Jits Bakker (1937–2014) was a Dutch visual artist deeply inspired by classical mythology and Renaissance ideals. Though best known internationally as a sculptor, his artistic talents spanned a wide range of disciplines including painting, drawing, watercolor, glass art, graphic techniques, and jewelry design. Bakker began his career as a painter rooted in Impressionism but later developed a bold Expressionist style influenced by Fauvism. He was passionate about plein air painting, capturing landscapes with emotional intensity and vibrant color. His diverse body of work reflects a deep connection to nature, personal experience, and classical themes. In 1962, he began working with glass mosaics, drawn to the interplay of color and light, and he remained active in this medium throughout his life. He also saw his jewelry as miniature sculptures and treated each piece with the same artistic integrity as his larger works. Bakker embodied the Renaissance principle of the "universal man," constantly exploring new creative fields and rejecting the idea of artistic specialization. His life’s work is a testament to versatility, craftsmanship, and timeless expression. He studied at ArtEZ in Arnhem and held numerous exhibitions across Europe and the U.S., with permanent installations and high-profile commissions, including for royalty and international institutions.
Miles Davis Trumpeter Jazz Musician Bronze Figurative Men Sculpture In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Miles Davis Trumpetist Jazz Musician Bronze Figurative Men Sculpture In Stock Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silve...
Stone, Bronze
Veulen Foal Young Horse Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Animal New In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Veulen Pony Horse Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Animal New In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937–2014) Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer,...
Stone, Bronze
$25,116
Verlangen no. 5 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Figurative Mother In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 5 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Figurative Modern Mother and Child In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, sil...
Bronze
Verlangen no. 2 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Figurative Mother In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 2 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Figurative Mother and Child In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silversmit...
Bronze
Verlangen no. 11 Desire Erotic Sculpture Bronze Big Art Garden In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 11 Desire Erotic Art Sculpture Bronze Contemporary Big Art Garden In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Jits Bakker knew the classi...
Bronze
Fluitspeler Flute Player Musician Bronze Figurative Contemporary Sculpture
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Fluitspeler Flute Player Musician Bronze Figurative Contemporary Sculpture Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silvers...
Stone, Bronze
$5,344
Amazone Ruiter Amazon Horseman Contemporary Animal Men Sculpture Bronze In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amazone Ruiter Amazon Horseman Contemporary Animal Men Sculpture Bronze In Stock Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, si...
Stone, Bronze
Verlangen no. 8 Desire Longing Erotic Art Bronze Sculpture Figure In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 8 Desire Longing Erotic Art Bronze Sculpture Figure In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Jits Bakker knew the classics. In fact, he cherished them in his work. The vi...
Bronze
$42,380
Verlangen nog 7 Desire Longing Erotic Art Bronze Sculpture Abstract In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen nog 7 Desire Longing Bronze Erotic Art Sculpture Figure Abstract In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Jits Bakker knew the classics. I...
Bronze
Drie Paarden Three Horses Contemporary Figurative Animal Sculpture In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Drie Paarden Three Horses Contemporary Figurative Animal Sculpture In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937–2014) Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist,...
Stone, Bronze
Verlangen no. 4 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Mother and Child Modern In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 4 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Figurative Modern Mother and Child In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, sil...
Bronze
Verlangen no. 12 Desire Bronze Sculpture Erotic Art Human Emotion In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 12 Desire Bronze Sculpture Figurative Erotic Art Human Emotion In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silversmi...
Bronze
$37,671
Verlangen no. 3 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Mother Pregnant In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Verlangen no. 3 Desire Longing Bronze Sculpture Figurative Modern Pregnant Mother In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937-2014) Sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, sil...
Bronze
$3,684
Herinnering 2 Memory 2 Bronze People on Bench Figurative Sculpture Contemporary
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Herinnering 2 Memory 2 Bronze People on Bench Figurative Sculpture Contemporary Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, sil...
Stone, Bronze
$3,296
Sax Solo Saxophonist Musician Bronze Figurative Contemporary Sculpture In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sax Solo Saxophonist Musician Bronze Figurative Contemporary Sculpture In Stock Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, sil...
Stone, Bronze
$1,965
Vinoloog Vinologist Wine Tasting Bronze Figurative Men Sculpture Contemporary
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vinoloog Vinologist Wine Tasting Bronze Figurative Men Sculpture Contemporary Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silv...
Stone, Bronze
$2,766
Herinnering 1 Memory 1 Men Sitting on Bench Park Sculpture Figurative In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Herinnering 1 Memory 1 Men Sitting on Bench Park Sculpture Figurative In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937–2014) Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolori...
Stone, Bronze
$3,378
Scharrelkip Free Range Chicken Figurative Animal Sculpture Bronze Contemporary
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scharrelkip Free Range Chicken Figurative Animal Sculpture Bronze Contemporary Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silv...
Stone, Bronze
Moeder Studie 2 Mother Study 2 Figurative Bronze Woman Sculpture In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Moeder Studie 2 Mother Study 2 Figurative Bronze Woman Sculpture In Stock Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolorist, drawer, glass artist, silversmi...
Stone, Bronze
$10,183
Amazone met Twee Paarden Bronze Contemporary Animal Horse Sculpture New In Stock
By Jits Bakker
Located in Utrecht, NL
Amazone met Twee Paarden Bronze Contemporary Animal Horse Sculpture New In Stock About Jits Bakker (1937–2014) Jits Bakker was a versatile Dutch artist: sculptor, painter, watercolo...
Stone, Bronze
$6,850
H 29.5 in W 8.75 in D 7 in
Snow - Hooded Bronze Figure with Skis, Light Blue Patina
By Jesus Curia Perez
Located in Chicago, IL
Jesús Curiá Perez Snow bronze and methacrylate 29.50h x 8.75w x 7d in 74.93h x 22.23w x 17.78d cm ed. 1/8 JCP057 Jesús Curiá's sculptures arouse something more than purely aesthetic...
Bronze, Steel
$1,545
H 6 in W 5 in D 4 in
Lisette II - Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the...
Metal, Bronze
$960Sale Price|60% Off
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
After Botero - Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
This AFTER BOTERO sculpture is a very beautiful, faithful reproduction in the style of BOTERO'S work that has sold very well here on 1st Dibs. The edition is 50 in Roman numerals. ...
Marble, Bronze
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
After Fernando Botero Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – STANDING WOMAN Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in faithful homage to th...
Marble, Bronze
$1,800
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
After Fernando Botero "Cat" Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – CAT, Bronze, Marble Base, Great for Home or Office Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in fai...
Marble, Bronze
$1,895
H 12 in W 3 in D 3 in
Hera II - Modern Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with an elegant and graceful modern appeal. Seemingly disparate cultures inspire Kallweit; the streng...
Metal, Bronze
$2,350
H 12 in Dm 4 in
David Hostetler Bronze Sculpture Figurative Green Full FigureSmall By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
The Classic Lady bronze was cast from a wood carving. She is David's most petite sculpture. Movement and grace with the twist at the waist and tilt of the head. She can add beauty to...
Bronze
$6,827
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Belli by Yann Guillon - Semi-abstract bronze sculpture, female torso
By Yann Guillon
Located in Paris, FR
Belli is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions are 29 × 18 × 18 cm (11.4 × 7.1 × 7.1 in). This sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a...
Bronze
$450
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Mujer, Wall Mounted Bronze Sculpture, Abstract Figurative
By Carol Gold
Located in Loveland, CO
Mujer by Carol Gold Wall Mounted Bronze Female Portrait 8x6.5x2.5" ed/open Abstract Figurative ABOUT THE ARTIST: Carol Gold was born in Hartford, Connecticut and grew up on a dairy ...
Bronze
$7,416
H 19.69 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Lotte- 21st Century Bronze Sculpture of a sitting Young Girl
By Wim van der Kraan
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Lotte 50 x 21 x 30 cm Bronze The theme van der Kraan likes most is to show the growing of young girls. Living in their own world. Like this girl watching ...
Bronze
$2,060
H 12.21 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in
Daniëlle - 21st Century Bronze Sculpture of a standing Young Girl
By Wim van der Kraan
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Daniëlle 50 x 13 x 10 cm Bronze The theme van der Kraan likes most is to show the growing of young girls. Living in their own world. Like this girl watching something she likes. The...
Bronze
$725
H 7 in W 3 in D 2 in
E Tu (Stand Tall), contemporary Maori sculpture, green patina, warrior figure
By Wi Taepa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
E Tu (Stand Tall), contemporary Maori sculpture, green patina, warrior figure Wi Te Tau Pirika Taepa (born 1946, in Wellington) is a New Zealand ceram...
Bronze