Sculptor Robin Antar has been dubbed Brooklyn’s answer to artist Andy Warhol for how she observes and documents the American experience. She was born blind in one eye in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1957. She began sculpting as a means to cope when her family relocated to Brooklyn, New York. Antar feels her vision impairment is a blessing, giving her a different perspective on shape and composition.
Antar’s earlier abstract work explored profound topics of the human experience, like conversation, meditation and relationships. She lost her son to drug addiction when he was 26 and used her art to channel trauma into healing. Her stone knot sculpture David’s Knot in Flames is a tribute to her son and a reminder to others that there is hope in life beyond the struggles.
Antar’s realist pieces are inspired by her desire to answer the question, “What is America?” Following 9/11, Antar wanted to express her feelings about what being an American means. Through vibrant Pop art sculptures, she has recreated iconic brand products and symbols of the American lifestyle. Antar has said, “I achieved my goal when the U.S. government wrote to tell me I cannot copyright a work of art because it too closely resembled the product that I chose to record in stone. The day I received that letter was one of the happiest days of my life.”
Antar’s work has been shown in hundreds of exhibitions, publications and media presentations, including on the Food Network, in the Huffington Post and on HGTV. She was the first female artist invited to exhibit at the Pop International Galleries in New York, which features works by Rolling Stones musician Ronnie Wood and Warhol, among others.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Robin Antar’s still life sculptures, abstract sculptures and decorative objects.
"Alien" Marble Sculpture by Robin Antar
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Carved from Shania marble from Canada 2012. Artist statement: My passion for sculpting is expressed in my creation of the virtual records of contemporary culture. I capture everyd...
Stone
"D Knot #3" Marble Sculpture by Robin Antar
By Robin Antar
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Carved from one piece of sirocco marble, Italy 2007 Artist statement: My passion for sculpting is expressed in my creation of the virtual records of contemporary culture. I captur...
Stone
Marble Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful marble sculpture with both polished and chiseled features. Long and wavy top sits on a round base. (Please confirm item location - NY or N...
Stone
Blanck Marble Sculpture by Jean Frederic Bourdier
By Jean Frédéric Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blanck marble sculpture by Jean Frederic Bourdier white marble base Unique piece.
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
$524
H 4.14 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s
By Michel Anasse
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art Bird Metal Sculpture - Welded Robin Animal Sculpture - France 1950s Charming mid-century Folk Art welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. Art...
Metal
Abstract Marble Sculpture By Jeff Burtch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Biomorphic sculpture carved and polished from a block of marble by Orangeburg, NY sculptor Jeffrey Burtch. Executed c. 1980's. Marked with artist's ini...
Limestone, Marble
$9,240
H 33.5 in W 28.3 in D 11.8 in
Onyx Marble Waterfall Fountain – Hand-Carved Stone Sculpture Artwork By HAAND
Located in St Petersburg, US
Sculpted from glowing, semi-precious white onyx, Riflesso di Luce is more than a fountain — it’s a living sculpture where light and water meet in harmony. With its clean architectura...
Onyx
Italian Marble Statue Sculpture by Romanelli
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved Italian Carrara marble Title: Amore E Psiche Artist: Pasquale Romanelli (1812-1887) Origin: Italian Date: 19th century Signature: Signed Prof. P. Romanelli/Fire...
Carrara Marble
Large Portoro Marble Sculpture by JF Bourdier
By Jean Frédéric Bourdier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Portoro marble sculpture with white estremoz base by the talented French artist J F Bourdier
Marble
African Marble Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
African marble sculptures on Lucite base, circa late-20th century. Green carved marble female and male head bust sculptures adhered to top of ...
Marble
Stunning Marble Mobile Sculpture by Sharon Gainsburg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful sculpted marble artwork in the shape of a bow or infinity symbol. Signed by the American artist Sharon Gainsburg. This is a very heavy sculptu...
Marble
Abstract Marble Sculpture by Emile Gilioli
By Émile Gilioli
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful marble sculpture by Emile Gilioli is made of rose veined marble (white/pink). The sculpture is signed and dated on wooden base. "Emile Gilioli was born to a family on Italian shoemakers who had settled beside the Canal Saint-Martin. After the first World War, the family moved back towards Italy, settling in Nice. In 1932, Gilioli took courses at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs de Nice, notably with the future artist Marie Raymond. During the Second World War, Gilioli was mobilized in Grenoble where he passed the remainder of the conflict. He made the acquaintance of Andry Fracy, a conservationist at the Grenoble Musee des baux-arts and led him to discover cubism. After the war, Gilioli settled in Saint-Martin-de-La-Cluze near Grenoble, where he sculpted in his workshop. His art was associated in a certain way with the deeds of the French Renaissance. He became friendly with Thomas Gleb...
Marble, Bronze
French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s
By Michel Anasse
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A charming mid-century handcrafted welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. This exquisite piece showcases artisanal skill with hand-cut and hand-shaped e...
Metal
Abstract African Marble Figural Sculpture by Ernest Chiwaridzo
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice abstract African marble figural sculpture by noted Zimbabwean artist, Ernest Chiwaridzo, circa early 1980s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 5"W x 2.5"D x 10...
Stone