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Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

American, b. 1946

There are artists and there are masters. Richard MacDonald will go down in the history of sculpture as Picasso did painting, as an unequivocal master of the art.

Only a number of people can master craftsmanship, far fewer, the art of the human form. Figurative sculpture is a language MacDonald speaks with astounding fluency, and as with any language, MacDonald’s creative drive is formed from a need to share the universal dialect of the human figure with those who understand it; this is the unique privilege the artist affords his viewers.

MacDonald captures the beauty, romance and essence of the human spirit in motion. Influenced by the expressiveness in the figures of Renaissance master Donatello, the emotional intensity of works by 19th century French sculptor Auguste Rodin, and the power of Michelangelo’s sculptures, MacDonald’s inspirational, sensitive works are precisely of the moment, yet profoundly historic by reference. And they dance rhythmically for all to see — in the leap and grace of the dancer, the power of the athlete, the gesture and passion of lovers, the spirit rises, and MacDonald captures it.

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Artist: Richard MacDonald
Angelic Crystal, Platinum
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Crystal is a young ballerina who has posed for Richard many times. She has a quiet radiance, a pure and thoughtful quality that gives her grace an added dimension. She is lithe and ...
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2010s Contemporary Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Venus, Column
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The myth of Venus as the goddess of love and sexuality is well integrated into the latest masterwork by Richard MacDonald - Venus, 2019. Venus stands with both strength and grace, ex...
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2010s Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Female Allonge, Third life
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Allonge captures the line and athleticism of a world-class dancer and we are reminded of the essential perfection of the human form. Beckoning a sense of joy, youth, and hope, Allong...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Juliet, Third Life
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Inspired by the ballet Romeo and Juliet and the intensity of the love portrayed by the principal dancers, Juliet, Third Life embodies youthful passion and romance. Her elegant femini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

O-Turu
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s “O” Works, based on his interaction with the artists and performers of Cirque du Soleil’s world-renowned show “O”, takes hold of the imagination and blurs the lin...
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Early 2000s Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Liberty, Column
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald was born in California and has spent more than 25 years creating a body of work that has changed the contemporary understanding of Figurative sculpture. Among his g...
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2010s Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Anatomy of Golf I, IV and V
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
From the 100th playing of the US Open at Pebble Beach, CA 2000.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nureyev, Half life
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Considered to be one of Richard MacDonald’s greatest achievements, “Nureyev” draws on the artist's highly developed sensitivity for the experience of the dancer, and displays all the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Richard MacDonald Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Richard Macdonald figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Richard MacDonald figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Richard MacDonald in bronze, metal, ceramic and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Richard MacDonald figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jeff Koons, Jim Rennert, and Huang Yulong. Richard MacDonald figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,750 and tops out at $413,000, while the average work can sell for $8,500.

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