British artist Ian Edwards’s dynamic bronze sculptures, which are typically rooted in the wonders of the natural world, capture the essence of movement. Inspired by masters like Rodin and Michelangelo, Edwards combines modern and classical techniques for figurative, nude and abstract sculptures that are representative of the artist’s distinctive and recognizable style.
Edwards has been working with his hands since he was 16. A five-year apprenticeship with the cabinetmakers at G&H Studios focused on animal woodcarving. As soon as he entered the facility’s woodcarving shop, Edwards knew he was meant to be there.
The artist developed a passion for exploring form and movement in animals and humans alike throughout his training. In his early 20s, Edwards set up his own studio. He focused mainly on wildlife and figurative sculptures, creating pieces that were inspired by walks through nature near his Somerset home.
Edwards continued to draw inspiration from nature as his style grew and progressed towards the powerful masculine forms for which he is known today. The textural sculptures reflect the landscape around him, and his figures’ sense of motion, which conveys themes of strength and self-discovery, also reference the sculptor’s own struggles with dyslexia.
Edwards's sculptures are popular among private collectors in England and throughout Europe and America. He has exhibited at Red Rag Gallery and other galleries all over the United Kingdom.
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$13,176
Leap of Faith
By Ian Edwards
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
‘ In the expression of our heart’s desires, we take the Leap of Faith.’ Leap of Faith Sculpture is from a limited edition of 12. British artist Ian Edwards creates contemporary figu...
Metal
$2,498
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Patricia by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 25
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Patricia is an elegant figurative sculpture of the female form by Nando Kallweit. Modelled on modern postures but with a nod to the importance of heritage through the stylised Egypt...
Bronze
Man with Arms Raised
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 1/10 32cm × 10cm × 10cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...
Bronze
Torso of Ryan
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 2/10 57cm × 18cm × 40cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...
Bronze
Arlen Reclining
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 4/10 21cm × 26cm × 57cm Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK and Commonwealt...
Bronze
$10,208
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Resistance Bronze Sculpture Portrait Human Male Nude Realism In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Resistance Bronze Sculpture Portrait Human Male Nude Realism In Stock Victor Veber is a French sculptor born in 1994 in Lyon. Classically trained and dee...
Bronze
Man with Hoop
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 2/10 32cm × 15cm × 16cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...
Bronze
$5,828
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Luna- 21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture
By Marion Visione
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Marion Visione luna 2/7 bronze In cm's: H 55 W 50 D 20 cm An extremely refined realistic sculptor who translates classic stories into modern forms in his own way. Marion Visione ...
Bronze
Troilus at the Spring
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 2/10 44cm × 9cm × 33cm (incl. base) The young prince Troilus goes to water his horse at the spring unaware of the ambush, which Achilles has prepared for him. A mome...
Bronze
Helios, God of the Sun
Located in London, GB
Bronze Numbered 4/10 75cm × 15cm × 29cm (incl. base) Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on all UK an...
Bronze
$675
H 10.24 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
Torso of Amici by Nando Kallweit. Elegant bronze sculpture of the torso of a man
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
The Torso of Amici (friend) is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture of the male human body by Nando Kallweit. He is often paired with the Torso of Donna (a lady) - a female figure...
Bronze
$10,153
H 11.42 in W 14.97 in D 3.15 in
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Nude Green In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), F...
Bronze
$9,912
H 25.2 in W 12.6 in
Thebian Trojan Kouros Bronze Sculpture Torso Male Nude Figure Classic
By Joris Verdonkschot
Located in Utrecht, NL
Trojan Kouros Bronze Sculpture Torso Male Nude Figure Classic For years Joris August Verdonkschot decicated himself to filming. He studied Law ...
Bronze
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H 34.26 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Leap of Faith - Wall mount abstract figure Nude Male bronze sculpture modern art
By Ian Edwards
Located in London, Chelsea
In the expression of our heart’s desires, we take the Leap of Faith. A powerful figurative Nude bronze sculpture, signed , Ed of 12. Edwards’ practice expresses the power and deter...
Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ian Edwards - Surrender - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Surrender - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure Dimensions: 32 x 60 x 60 cm Edition of 9 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeavour. He dr...
Bronze
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H 63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ian Edwards - Born within Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure
By Ian Edwards
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Ian Edwards - Born within Fire - Original Signed Bronze Sculpure Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 60 cm Edition of 12 Edwards’ practice expresses the power and determination of human endeav...
Bronze