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Sculptures For Sale
Color:  Black
"untitled" sculpture, Steel contemporary snake sculpture in black
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Jake Michael Singer (b. 1991) experiments with a broad range of disciplines from photography to works on paper, and commands an exquisite mastery of sculpture. Meticulously construct...
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2010s Symbolist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Belle au bois… Aurore, Female Portrait Bust, Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
One-off smoke-fired stoneware sculpture, pigment, copper, steel. 2017-2018. Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 25 cm. This sculpture has been exhibited in the Arts et Métiers museum in Paris, fro...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Copper, Steel

Triangle - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Quebecois sculptor Stephane Langlois finds inspiration in the architectural heritage of the world. Many of his abstract sculptures are shaped like the towers and church spires that d...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

KAWS Bus Stop 2002
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS 'Bus Stop' 2002: Paying homage to KAWS’ early days as graffiti artist, the “Bus Stop” features a plastic bus stop and two KAWS toys on the platform. Features iconic KAWS heads, eyes, and designs. Medium: Painted cast resin figures. Year: 2002. Dimensions: Box: 8.25 X 8.25 x 3 Bus Stop: 3.5 x 6.4 x 2.25 Figurines: 2.75 x 1.4 inches (each) Condition: New/unopened in its original box; very good to excellent condition. Published by Medicom. Each stamped on the reverse '©KAWS..02'. KAWS is a fine artist, illustrator, painter, sculptor, product designer, and toymaker. His cartoonish style—including his best-known characters with X-ed out eyes—has its roots in his early career as a street artist, when he began replacing advertisements with his own, masterful acrylic paintings in the early 1990s. Related Categories Street Art. Retna. Shepard Fairey. Damien Hirst. Pop Art. Kaws sculpture. Kaws open edition. Kaws Passing Through. Kaws Resting Place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

LEBEN - Asymmetrical organic standing sculpture
Located in Weslaco, TX
Life is often perceived as linear, a flat process with no return. Leben contradicts this belief and exposes the countless deviations that the path could take. This piece represents l...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Buddha statue - Green Neon Plexiglass
Located in New York, NY
This Green neon Buddha statue, is 2 layers of laser cut Plexiglas joined together by brass industrial elements. A unique Buddha sculpture, de...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"Trip Along the Vytmusa River" Wall Sculpture 39" x 48" inch by Dmitry Kawarga
Located in Culver City, CA
"Trip Along the Vytmusa River" Wall Sculpture 39" x 48" inch by Dmitry Kawarga Full name: "On the traces of the summer trip along the Vytmusa river from Lake Orenzhenskoe to Lake Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Alfil #1 by Alejandro Vega Beuvrin - Abstract sculpture, Weathering steel
Located in Paris, FR
Alfil #1 (2018) by contemporary Venezuelan artist Alejandro Vega Beuvrin. Weathering steel sculpture, 60 cm × 25 cm × 22 cm. Limited edition of...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Spinning-top by Tien Wen - Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, black
Located in Paris, FR
Spinning-top is a unique ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tien Wen whose work revolves around the idea of abstraction and the pureness of shapes. 57 cm × 24 cm × 24 cm. Thank...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rearing Horse by Eric Valat - Animal sculpture, Polyester
Located in Paris, FR
Polyester sculpture, 2019. 100 cm × 80 cm × 30 cm. Available colors: white, black, red and blue. Limited edition of 8 + 4 artist’s proofs.
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Small bear armchair by Eric Valat - Functional Sculpture, Polyester
Located in Paris, FR
Polyester sculpture, 2019. 130 cm × 80 cm × 90 cm. This functional sculpture of wild cat can be used as an armchair. Available colors: black, red, blue and white. Limited edition of ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polyester

Commanding Warriorcat : Black Eternal Vigil
Located in PARIS, FR
2006, edition of 20 resin fiberglass painted & varnished 39 2/5 × 47 1/5 × 23 3/5 in - 100 × 120 × 60 cm The artwork is signed by the Artist , carved with edition number and date und...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Elevation, Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Elevation (2009) is a one-off ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tien Wen whose work revolves around the idea of abstraction and the pureness of shapes. Thanks to the raku tech...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wolf's Dream - Teenager Portrait, Stoneware Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Rêve de loup - avec Gabriel-le (A Wolf's Dream, with Gabriel-le), by contemporary French artist Cécile Raynal. Smoke-fired stoneware sculpture, base made of three wood boxes, 180 cm...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Petite Nishikigoi Elegance in Metal Black : Mizu no Kasai Whispers
Located in PARIS, FR
2015, 8 Editions Stainless Stell Polished & Carved , Painted and Varnished 15 7/10 × 24 4/5 × 18 1/2 in - 40 × 63 × 47 cm The artwork is signed by the Artist , carved with edition nu...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Victim of War (WWII)" Signed, Stainless Steel Sculpture
Located in Clinton Township, MI
This dramatic stainless steel sculpture titled "Victim of War" by Marian Owczarski depicts a falling figure reaching towards the sky. The figure is suspended by a single leg which Ow...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Group of 3 Rounds containing various Black Shapes - hanging wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The drama of black and white is elevated by this sculptural series of three paintings by Aron Hill. Here the Calgary artist uses clean minimalist form in black on three white circula...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Kusama Large Plush Pumpkin (New)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Yellow & Black Pumpkin (plush): An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art piece - this large Kusama plush pumpkin features the universal polka dot patterns and bold colors fo...
Category

1960s Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Nylon

TEMPUS - Artistic modern standing sculpture
Located in Weslaco, TX
In a fast-paced world where we often get caught up in the rush, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Tempus serves as a reminder to live in the present and cherish each mom...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Large Art Nouveau Terracotta Bust Sculpture Goldscheider 19th
Located in Gavere, BE
Terracotta bust of a young girl, the color mimicking the shadow of bronze sculptures, a feature that established the fame of the Friederich Goldscheider ceramic manufactory in Vienna...
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1940s Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Terracotta

Glass Sculpture Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous One of a kind Blown and fused Glasswhite silver transparent and matte white and noir. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weight about 2...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Bust in patinated plaster " terracotta style " 19th century with Louvre seal
Located in Gavere, BE
Important patinated plaster bust representing the Faun of Vienna. the original of which is in the collections of the Louvre museum (marble statue discovered in Vienna in 1820 and dat...
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1870s Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Glass Sculpture Fragmentation
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous One of a kind Blown and fused Glass Sculpture in opaque black , opaque white,black, grey and silver white. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). T...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Glass Sculpture Division
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous One of a kind Blown and fused Glass Sculpture in metal opaque black, black, grey and sandblasted. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weig...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Glass Sculpture Forgotten
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous One of a kind Blown and fused Glass Sculpture in molted opaque black , black, brown, grey and sandbusted. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). To...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Glass Sculpture Ecartelee Shared
By L.G.
Located in Paris, FR
Really gorgeous, One of a kind Blown and fused Glass. Black opaque, white opaque, black, grey and brown. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weigh...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Composition Bleue Jaune Rouille
Located in PARIS, FR
Enamelled plates on metal 60 x 60 x 3 cm (23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 in) Unique artwork Signed by the artist Certificate of authenticity
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Nailed It Back - original metallic female form sculpture - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Shaun Gagg's "Nailed It Back" offers a compelling exploration of form and material, presenting the back side of the female figure through a mesmerizing sculpture crafted entirely fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Torso 2p (Front) - original metallic female form sculpture - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Shaun Gagg's "Torso 2p (Front)" presents a striking exploration of form and material, offering a captivating reinterpretation of the female figure through a unique medium: coins. Thi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique white marble statuary sculpture depicting Marie Antoinette.
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Antique white marble statuary sculpture depicting Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), the Austrian archduchess who would become the wife of King Louis XVI and the last queen of France. Hi...
Category

17th Century Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ride the waves
Located in New York, NY
This neon piece is hand blown glass. It is mounted on contoured, clear plexiglas with pre drilled holes for hanging, and comes ready to hang. This piece is offered in the following c...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Neon Light

Sweet
Located in Zug, CH
Interested in cultural iconography, Cotton's art makes use of the common language of consumer culture shared across geographical boundaries. He considers the visual threads in his wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

DeGroot Brutalist MCM Brass & Metal Owl Sculpture, Signed
Located in Plainview, NY
A brutalist Mid- Century Modern sculpture of an owl by Willem DeGroot ( Netherlands, 20th Century ). The sculpture is made of brass and metal and showing an owl stating on a branch ...
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Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Maternité
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
SEYNI AWA CAMARA (born in 1939) Maternité Terracotta, Unique piece Height 36 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 18cm In perfect condition. Provenance: Private collection, Le Havre Acquired in S...
Category

1980s Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Swedish Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial Attributed to Sune Rooth
Located in Plainview, NY
Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial attributed to the Swedish sculptor Sune Rooth ( Swedish - 1918 till present ), hailing from the mid-20th century. The Armillary sun d...
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Magic garden.Summer song.
Located in Oslo, NO
I was inspired to create this series by the film “The secret garden “ from the director Marc Munden. Оf course, the garden is only a metaphor . In a world overloaded with information and problems, every person needs a shelter where his soul can rest and heal and where he can forget about everything else for a while. For some people it is a faith, for someone it is a relationship , a job or a hobby. The magic garden...
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2010s New Media Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Ink, Acrylic, Board

Magic garden. Flower secrets.
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this lush garden of thoughts, I wielded acrylics and ink to breathe life into a vibrant dance of florals. Each brushstroke carries whispers of mystery and untold stories ...
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2010s New Media Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Ink, Acrylic, Board

Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cloud Study #5', 2017 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #5 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white, yellow and black painterly brushstroke formations in g...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cloud Study #6', 2017 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #6 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white, yellow and black painterly brushstroke formations in g...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

The Spring
Located in PARIS, FR
The Spring by Albert-Ernest CARRIER-BELLEUSE (1824-1887) Sculpture made in white Carrara marble signed on the base "A. Carrier-Belleuse" France circa 1870 height 76,5 cm width 30 cm depth 24 cm Biography : Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse known as Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) was one of the most prolific artists of the century and had the greatest successes under the Second Empire, enjoying the personal support of Napoleon III. His work was greatly influenced by the style of the Italian Renaissance and that of the 18th century, which he helped to bring up to date. In 1837, the young Carrier-Belleuse apprenticed in the workshop of the engraver Bauchery. He was admitted soon after to the goldsmith Jacques Henri Fauconnier. Through François Arago, he met the sculptor David d'Angers who facilitated his admission to the School of Fine Arts. Carrier-Belleuse entered it in 1840. Noted for his skill by the great bronze companies in Paris such as Barbedienne and Denière, he soon received numerous orders for models for candelabras, pendulums, fittings for fireplaces, etc. In 1848, probably at the initiative of François Arago, who became head of state, he received his first public order for a small statue of "Mademoiselle Rachel singing La Marseillaise". In 1851, he appeared for the first time at the Salon of French Artists, where he presented two bronze medallions. From 1851 to 1855, Carrier-Belleuse stayed in England, in Stoke-on-Trent where he served as director of the modeling and drawing school of the Minton house, a large porcelain manufacturer. Back in France, Carrier-Belleuse moved to Paris in a large workshop located 15 rue de la Tour d´Auvergne. From 1857, he made regular sendings to the Salon and became famous thanks to the success of large marbles, such as the "Bacchante" exhibited at the Salon in 1863, and acquired by Napoleon III, "Angelica" (1866) or even "Hebe asleep" (1869). At the Salon of 1867, his group entitled "Messiah" earned him the medal of honor of sculpture. It was acquired by the State to adorn the Chapel of the Virgin in the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church. Carrier-Belleuse acquired a great reputation in parallel for his terracotta busts which, in many respects, recall those of 18th century artists. He made portraits of a large number of celebrities of his time. He produced, among others, the busts of Napoleon III, Renan, Thiers, Grévy, Arago, Marguerite Bellanger, Théophile Gautier, Honoré Daumier, Delacroix, Hortense Schneider, Réjane… He also modelled numerous busts of mythological inspiration and historical and artistic portraits like Marie Stuart, Shakespeare or even Mozart. Carrier-Belleuse used and trained in his workshop in the rue de la Tour d´Auvergne many young talented artists such as Alexandre Falguière, Jules Desbois, Eugène Delaplanche, Jules Dalou or Joseph Chéret; but he was best known for having been the master of Auguste Rodin who entered his studio as a practitioner in 1864. Carrier-Belleuse devoted himself a lot to decorative sculpture. He contributed to the decorations of many important buildings. We owe him in particular the caryatids of the Renaissance theater in Paris, the pediment of the main entrance to the Banque de France, the stucco ceilings of the Lesdiguières and La Trémoïlle pavilions at the Louvre Palace, the frieze of the Palais de la Bourse in Brussels, or the decoration of the Hôtel de la Païva on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. He also received State commissions for monuments: that of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in Montmorency, of Alexandre Dumas, in Villers-Cotterêts, of Masséna in Nice. Abroad, he produced the equestrian statue of Michael the brave in Bucharest and the tomb of José de San Martín in Buenos Aires. In 1873, Carrier-Belleuse took part in the construction of the Paris Opera house, directed by his friend Charles Garnier. He created the two monumental torchieres...
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1870s French School Sculptures

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Marble

CLOUD White Marble Abstract Sculpture , 2013
Located in London, GB
An upcoming exhibition of oil paintings by Hsu Tung Lung at the The Tainan Art Museum in Tainan, Taiwan. The exhibition is scheduled for March, 2025 and will feature a selection of H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Willitts Designs "Sax Appeal" Musician Cast Resin Sculpture, Signed & Numbered
Located in Plainview, NY
A Collectible Jazz Sculpture By Willitts Designs International and Sheng Lung entitled " Sax Appeal" and numbered 62001. This Amazing Resin Metal Jazz Scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Capodimonte porcelain antique sculpture 20sec
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Capodimonte porcelain sculptural group belonging to the early 20th century. The group depicts a putto in a romantic attitude while holding a wreath. The fineness of the carving and...
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20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large black undulating vessel with triangular base
Located in Manchester, GB
Ashraf Hanna is an Egyptian born British artist, currently resident and working from his studio in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Ashraf’s first interaction...
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2010s Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

SPIRALING DISC
Located in Tempe, AZ
Tensioeds to a stainless steel semicircular tension bar this nylon 3D print exhibits the complex wire mesh geometry of a helical disc. The piece is an edition of 20 and is availabl...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Labrador Retriever hand cast and hand painted mounted on a wood base
Located in Brookville, NY
The Black Labrador Retriever, one of the most beloved dogs in the world, was made and hand cast and hand painted from the foundry that cast all of the jockeys for the 21 Club in NYC....
Category

2010s American Realist Sculptures

Materials

Metal

White Dance
Located in New York, NY
Marble
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Jadeite Jade Bonsai Tree with Birds Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item JD803 Jadeite Jade carved Bonsai Tree with Birds in natural translucent Green color. This intricately hand carved natural Jadeite jade is sitting on a custom made wood stand. ...
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Jadeite Jade Flower Vase Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item JD823 Jadeite Jade carved vase with flowers, fruits in natural Green, Yellow and Lavander colors. This intricately hand carved natural Jadeite jade is sitting on a custom made ...
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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures

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Precious Stone

Water Writing V3 - tall, black, geometric, modern, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A rectangular, steel outdoor sculpture in black is divided in parts, like a puzzle, the edges polished and reflective. This sculpture Water Writing V3, titled in French as Aquagraphie Variation No 2, is an eight foot work by Quebec artist Philippe Pallafray is an eight foot upright is mirrored in three reflective steel puddle shapes installed at its base. Inspired by the graphic design of river maps...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Never grow old
Located in New York, NY
This neon piece is hand blown glass. It is mounted on contoured, clear plexiglas with pre drilled holes for hanging, and comes ready to hang. This piece is offered in the following c...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Neon Light

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% companion (Haring Mickey Mouse BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Mickey Mouse Bearbrick: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Find the cube (Black and white) Sculpture
Located in Napoli, IT
Scultura metacrilato metacrilato (plexiglass 100% riciclato) assemblata a mano - design by Gio Schiano (LIMITED EDITIONS OF 69) Misure: 30x30x6 è firmata e numerata con certificato,...
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2010s Op Art Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

Odyssey - winged figure in boat - outdoor water feature
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Outdoor sculpture in polished aluminum. The figure of a face is constructed from old lead typesetting elements, welded together. A mold is then made and the face - which now acts as...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

NAUTILUS
Located in Tempe, AZ
The nautilus never fails to fascinate. This sculpture is my interpretation of its beautifully articulated shell using dichroic glass and stainless steel. I have employed a minimal...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Biomorphic No 3 - bright, white, minimal, abstract, plaster and wax wall relief
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Inspired by the organic shapes, colours and textures of the natural world, Jana Osterman creates stunning wall reliefs. This bright white plaster piece is polished with wax giving it a light sheen. This work is the Artist’s Proof from an edition of 10. “I’m interested in producing quiet, minimal, contemplative work, concerned with how far I can push a form and material to stay inside that realm.” Jana Osterman Born in Slovenia, Osterman moved to Holland where she studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. She continued with printmaking studies in England. For the last 20 years, Osterman has worked as a full-time artist and fabricator in Canada, first in Toronto and now in Prince Edward County...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Plaster, Wax

The Sails - Sculptures by Tatiana Pomus - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
The Sails is a contemporary artwork realized by the artist Tatiana Pomus in 1974. Wood and iron sculpture. Signature of the artist engraved on the base. 
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1970s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Willitts Designs International The Drummer Cast Resin Sculpture, Signed
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional drummer sculpture by Willitts Designs International and Shen Lung. The sculpture is cold painted and made of hand cast resin. The drummer sculpture shows an african A...
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Nude, Abstract and Figurative Sculptures for Sale

The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.

Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metalbronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.

If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.

And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.

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