Lydia Da Silva Art

Born in Colorado and raised in Nebraska, Sandy Graves first forayed into the art world by presenting work as a child and 4-H member at local county fairs. As she continued her educat...

In 1968 Waddell joined the University of Montana art faculty, teaching sculpture and design. For eight years he lived in Arlee MT, teaching at the Universi...

'Preparation' is a 20th Century Solid Bronze ballet Dancer by Benson Landes. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated wit...

An elegant bronze of the female figure by Nando Kallweit. The artist's work celebrates the modern human form while recognizing that our individuality is shaped by our heritage. A her...

Expressionist torso I (Torse expressionniste I) is a sculpture by French contemporary artist Yann Guillon. Dimensions: 13.8 × 9.4 × 5.1 in / 35 × 24 × 13 cm. Total height of the scul...

Edition of 25 'Sprite' by Benson Landes is a Contemporary Solid Bronze Nude Figurative Sculpture. The remarkable elegance conveyed is breath-taking and so representative of the ba...

A fine patinated cast bronze of a classical nude male figure running on three steps, the Greek messenger Pheidippides, and titled “Nenikhkamen” purportedly ancient Greek for “We are ...

The Guardian, or Wächter, is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. This sculpture exudes elegance through its elongated, slender form, capturing attention with i...

Pradip Mondal - Nature (II) - 15 x 15 inches Medium - Wood & Bronze Single edition. About the Artist and his work : Born : 1977 in West Bengal. Education : 2001-02 : BVA (Modellin...

Edition of 12 Humpback Whale & Calf by Tobias Martin. A bronze sculpture of a Humpback whale swimming with its calf, patinated in electric mottled blue and white, captures both ...

Edition of 25 'Dancer Resting on Barre' is an elegant yet sensual sculpture. Landes' skill at conveying a sense of ease and confidence of the dancers is impeccable - this piece would be a fantastic addition to any collection. For Benson Landes, sculpture was most definitely a passion. His oeuvre of cast bronzes is populated with ‘off duty’ ballet dancers, rather wistful women, often caught in moments of solitary repose. Such an obvious appreciation of the grace and elegance of the female form was, no doubt, heightened by 25 years spent in the couture business, which Benson entered at the age of 14. The sculptor admitted that his time as an apprentice at his father’s clothing workroom and factory was given rather reluctantly, as he always harbored desires to become an artist. The young boy’s sense of responsibility was clearly equal to his creativity, though, as Benson knuckled down and learned the family trade. At the age of 18, however, a 2 year conscription to the RAF provided one of the few opportunities for Benson to experience artistic freedom. The possibilities of otherwise unobtainable materials such as pastels, paper, perspex and plaster of paris fuelled his ingenuity at the base’s well-stocked workshop. On completion of his RAF service, Benson briefly returned to the clothing factory now owned by his father. After his marriage to Ruth at 21, in an effort to provide for his new wife, Benson decided to set up his own business. Starting with a single sewing machine and tailoress, Benson and Ruth soon expanded the business. By the 1970s they employed over 50 staff and supplied to prestigious stores such as Dickens & Jones and Harrods. As the decade progressed, however, fashion turned towards less structured, more casual garments; a trend that prompted Benson to retire and spend time with his first love, sculpture. Buoyed by the liberty he enjoyed in his studio, Benson succeeded in selling some of his first pieces of sculpture, a collection of sporting trophies shown at the 1981 Open Golf Championship, to Garrards, the Crown Jewellers. This success quickly brought important contacts and new commissions. Benson always maintained that being able to work as a sculptor is a unique privilege. Usually in the company of a model, he often worked in the studio against the soothing background of classical music. Indeed, now eminently collectable, Benson’s work provided much comfort after the death of Ruth. Benson said that the things that mattered in life are those of beauty; he truly believed that romance and elegance are necessary shields to what he saw as the sometimes too hurried manner of life today. Benson sadly passed away in the autumn of 2013. Solid Bronze Figurative Ballet Sculpture...

"A Likely Story" (2020) By Linda Prokop is an original bronze sculpture that depicts an abstracted portrait of a young girl standing next to a large bear. About the Artist: Linda Pr...