Before achieving fame for her figurative sculptures, Los Angeles-based artist Tanya Ragir was one of the top mannequin sculptors in the United States. Drawing on her background in modern dance, ballet and jazz, Ragir evokes movement and expression in her art while weaving a complex narrative on the relationships between the female form and nature.
Ragir was born in Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1976 where she studied in the foundry program and in classes with sculptors Fred Hunnicutt and Jack Zajac. Ragir later worked under a ceramist, developing her talent for molding with clay.
She excelled at making clay mannequins and opened her own business, starting with a children’s line before expanding to adult-size pieces. Her business achieved acclaim throughout the industry. Sculpting had become her craft; her art became an expansion into female forms and their relationships with the land.
Formed in clay, her works are cast in a range of materials such as bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and resin. Each piece expresses emotion and vulnerability. Ragir has exhibited her work in museums and galleries across the United States and around the world, including at the Grand Rapids Art Museum in 2014 and in 2016 at the bG Gallery in Santa Monica. She holds an elected position within the National Sculpture Society and the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tanya Ragir’s decorative objects, wall decorations and furniture and collectibles.
Tanya Ragir (American 1955-2023) “Leap of Faith” Bronze Sculpture, Edition 4/11
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A powerful and emotionally charged monumental bronze sculpture by acclaimed American sculptor Tanya Ragir, titled Leap of Faith, created in 2014 and issued as number 4 from a limited...
Bronze, Steel
Tanya Ragir Bronze Sculpture "TOTEM"
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edition of 9 with 2 pieces remaining in the edition Measures: 18.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches If you are coming to our show room to see a piece please call ahead of time because due to our ...
Bronze
Body Grid Sculpture by Tanya Ragir, Signed & Dated 1990, Edition 1/9
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Body Grid Sculpture by acclaimed artist Tanya Ragir, a captivating piece that effortlessly combines intricate design with cont...
Resin
“Building Blocks” Bronze Sculpture by Tanya Ragir, Signed & Numbered 1/9, 1999
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A powerful and evocative bronze sculpture titled “Building Blocks” by American artist Tanya Ragir (1955–2023). This striking figurative work is signed, dated 1999, and marked 1/9 fro...
Bronze
Tanya Ragir “Totem” Bronze Sculpture, Limited Edition 5/9, 1994
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking bronze sculpture by celebrated Los Angeles artist Tanya Ragir (American, 1955–2023), titled Totem (1994). This powerful piece exemplifies Ragir’s exploration of the human fo...
Bronze
$15,815
H 6.3 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in
Torc, a limited edition patinated bronze sculpture by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
'Torc' is a limited-edition (3 + 2AP) patinated bronze sculpture by the British artist Vivienne Foley. Two have been sold and so there is only one piece left from the edition. Vivie...
Bronze
Stone Totem D Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture stone Totem D made with soapstone and with carbon steel ornaments. Totem realized by milling soapstone into geometrical shapes.
Soapstone, Steel
Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition bronze rhinoceros sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures 11.25"W x 4"D x 105.5"H....
Bronze
$5,550
H 5.25 in W 6.25 in D 0.25 in
Ruth Asawa Bronze Sculpture Signed and Numbered Abstract Mid Century Art
By Ruth Asawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bas-relief bronze sculpture by Ruth Asawa, American, 1979. It is hand signed and numbered by Asawa. Retains warm original patina. This work is number 557 from the limited edition of ...
Bronze
$1,250
H 5.75 in W 7.38 in D 3.25 in
Loet VanDerVeen Art Bronze ORYX Sculpture Limited Edition Bronze #419/750
By Loet Vanderveen, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St. Louis, MO
Loet Vanderveen (Netherlands / American, 1921-2015) reclining Oryx, Late 20th Century Bronze sculpture Signed “Loet” to the underside Marked 419 of 750 edition size. In very nice con...
Bronze
Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015). Artistic black and gold penguin bronze wildlife animal sculpture. Original Loet Vanderveen bronze penguin sculpture....
Bronze
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Lioness" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful ...
Bronze
Marcel Marti Bronze Abstract Totem Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Superb Marcel Marti (1925–2010) attributed abstract patinated bronze sculpture that is unique from every angle. This is a striking postwar piece of art fr...
Bronze
Tanya Aguiñiga Monumental Wall Sculpture, 2017
By Tanya Aguiniga
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A monumental wall hanging sculpture by Tanya Aguiñiga. This piece of art was commissioned by a private collector in 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The materials are cotton, felt, a...
Terracotta, Felt, Cotton
$4,900
H 9.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Frank Gehry Twisted Bronze Sculpture, 9 3/4" High, Signed, Numbered, Certificate
By Frank Gehry
Located in Toledo, OH
Frank Gehry Twisted Bronze Sculpture. Stacked, layered, swirls, and twisted design. 9 3/4" tall x 4" diameter, signed, numbered 37/200. Certificate I...
Bronze
$66,298
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Lladró Limited Edition one of 1500 Cinderella's Arrival Sculpture 1994
By Lladro
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Limited edition Disney princess sculpture of Cinderella and her carriage, decorated with handmade gloss finish porcelain flowers. Designed and handmade in Spain. Unique pieces by the...
Porcelain
Totem Sculpture by Karim Rashid
By Karim Rashid, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This geometric sculpture evoking the elongated shape of a TOTEM, was designed by Karim Rashid in 2006 as part of a limited edition of 199 pieces. Each of the four pieces put vertical...
Ceramic
Tanya Ragir Bronze Sculpture "Reflection, " Limited Edition of Nine
By Tanya Ragir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diptych bronze sculpture by the Southern California sculpture Tanya Ragir. The sculpture is a limited edition of 9 and this set is #4/9 executed in bronze and it comes signed, dated ...
Bronze