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Sculptures For Sale
"Inner View Open_Nexus III" Abstract Marble Sculpture by Caroline Ramersdorfer
Located in New York, NY
"Inner View Open_ Nexus III" by Caroline Ramersdorfer Three layered, marble slabs on a steel pedestal (each slab is 1.5" thick") Ramersdorfer carves slabs of marble to reveal comple...
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

Modern Sculpture Abstract Mural "Horizontal Infill" Outdoor Metal Wallhanging
Located in Benahavis, ES
The modern Wall Sculpture " Horizontal Infill ” is a unique metal Mural made from a burnout mold by David Marshall in 2021, sand cast in aluminium and steel in our foundry, handcraf...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Outdoor Mural Wall Sculpture Brass Figures Mounted on Aluminium
Located in Benahavis, ES
With more than 50 Years since his first exhibition in Spain, David Marshall has shown his highly individual work throughout Europe and United States. The Wal lSculpture " Climbing Frame...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovers Tribute to Chagall Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amanti (Lovers) Tribute To Chagall Signed, artist logo stamp, and title. Walter Furlan was born (1931-2018) in Chioggia, a small town near Venice. He started to work in a furnace c...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

"Gershwin" Large-Scale, Abstract Metal Sculpture in Brushed Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
"Gershwin" by Richard Pitts Brushed aluminum Richard Pitts works in many media, from steel to wood to bronze to aluminum, not to mention his paintings. His often colorful, abstract ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Back from the Yellow Brick Road" Large-Scale, Abstract Metal Sculpture, Yellow
Located in New York, NY
"Back from the Yellow Brick Road" by Richard Pitts Powder-coated aluminum Richard Pitts works in many media, from steel to wood to bronze to aluminum, not to mention his paintings. ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

powder coated aluminum
Located in Bantam, CT
powder coated aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

White Encounter, perfect piece for modern spaces
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and color as their core of exploration. They admire the dual identity the two elements c...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Gesso, Resin

Outstanding Elegant Art Piece for wall hanging: "Techtonic Formations"
Located in Mexico City, MX
This outstanding art work was carefully traced and assembled in order to create a combination of organic forms and textures. The white color and silver touch contrasts perfectly with...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Aqua Jar with Engraved Detail - decorative, handcrafted, porcelain vessel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Intricate patterns reminiscent of ancient ceramics adorn Loren Kaplan’s newest porcelain jars. This piece in jewel-toned aqua contrasts beautifully wi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Smashed Chu-Chu Bubble Gum Bank
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

Joy and Sorrow
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Heidi Spector is a geometric artist best known for her exploration of minimalism as studied through lines, repetition, color and reflection. Spector’s work has been the subject of nu...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Birch

Superman October #180
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene, Mixed Media

Mitochondria#3_metal made armor warrior bust
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Mitochondria sequence is stimulated through the biologic term “Mitochondria”, as “the powerhouse of the cell” that produces cellular electricity for the cell growth. Mitochondria exi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Six Sided Piece Side 3
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The concrete works of David Umemoto stand as studies about volume. At the juncture of sculpture and architecture, these miniature pieces evoke temporary buildings or monuments standi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Unity 6,
Located in Yardley, PA
Hand-painted. Not a print. Sculpture is signed at the back. Dated. Contemporary FINE ART Original Sculpture, acrylics on pinewood structure made of geometric forms. Title: Unity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Barbies and Boys
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

Batman Dec #188
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

PAX (BETWEEN TIMES) - Geometric Sculpture Vintage Salvaged Building Materials
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Brian Russell Jobe (American, b. 1981) is an artist and non-profit director based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jobe's studio practice is focused on sculptur...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Marble

Stèle aux Dollars.
Located in Malmo, SE
Stèle aux Dollars. Accumulation of US dollar bills in polyester. Edition of 30 ex. Artwork size: 30x80x6 cm. (Size with base 45x82x6 cm) [Archives Durand Ruel 2089] Arman explor...
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1970s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plexiglass, Polyester

Six Sided Piece Side 2
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The concrete works of David Umemoto stand as studies about volume. At the juncture of sculpture and architecture, these miniature pieces evoke temporary buildings or monuments standi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

" Subak " Abstract Mural Modern Wall Sculpture Aluminium Steel Background
Located in Benahavis, ES
The modern Wall Sculpture " Subak ” is a unique metal Mural made from a burnout mold by David Marshall in 2021, sand cast in aluminium and Mounted on steel in our foundry, handcraft...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Born to Love I
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Heidi Spector is a geometric artist best known for her exploration of minimalism as studied through lines, repetition, color and reflection. Spector’s work has been the subject of nu...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Panel, Resin, Birch

Is This The Place I've Been Dreaming Of
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Heidi Spector is a geometric artist best known for her exploration of minimalism as studied through lines, repetition, color and reflection. Spector’s work has been the subject of nu...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Birch

New York Times The Love Issue
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Paul Rousso attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in Ohio and went on to earn his BFA from the California College of the Arts in 1981. In his...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

Concrete Disclosure
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The concrete works of David Umemoto stand as studies about volume. At the juncture of sculpture and architecture, these miniature pieces evoke temporary buildings or monuments standi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Hope - abstract wall sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Laser cut sculpture is part of Ilanit`s Calligraphy series. It is made of laser cut metal covered with automotive paint and comes re...
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Buddhist art,Colored Glaze Standing Avalokitesvara
Located in Xia Men, 35
The Avalokitesvara with a Gassho Gesture is one of the 33 manifestations of Avalokitesvara. The name originates from the palm-pressed pious gesture of his hands. This statue is des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glaze

"Petit masque découpé Montserrat", 20th Century Bronze by Julio González
Located in Madrid, ES
JULIO GONZÁLEZ Spanish, 1876 - 1942 PETIT MASQUE DÉCOUPÉ MONTSERRAT signed "GONZALEZ" 5 of an edition of 9 Cire Perdue "C. VALSUANI" foundry seal bronze...
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1930s Cubist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Basquiat Bearbrick 400% figure (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%) A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Miche...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Abstract #616 - Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Bright brass, stainless steel. 65"x40"x3" Search "Kue King" to see entire collection of 30+ sculptures. Kue King created this wire sculpture using pure metals manufactured with a...
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Wire

Elegant Ceramic Wall Art Composition for Color Lovers
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and color as their core of exploration. They admire the dual identity the two elements c...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Rise 4/50 - dark, smooth, polished, abstract, black granite sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Smooth surfaced, black granite has been engineered into an elegant organic shape by sculptor Jeremy Guy. A flat aluminum base accompanies this sculpture. Base variations are availabl...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Porcelain Skull Sculpture In White & Red Color, Removable Cover available now
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Roses and skulls were the first batch of products produced by Yulong Lab under the name of the studio at that time. The original intention of this design was to focus on people who a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Steel Column and Garden Torch - "Dragon" - 70cm - handmade art object decoration
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Al...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Little Abstract Head no. 10 Bronze Sculpture Polished Portrait In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Little Abstract Head no. 10 Bronze Sculpture Polished Portrait In Stock Junghans (1956, Recklinghausen) creates abstract sculptures in stone, wood and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Convergence Gold
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with Mahogany on MDF painted with metallic gold gloss automotive enamel The inspiration for this piece in terms of design and color came from the mid century modern mov...
Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Platonic Dialogue I - Bronze Sculpture Abstract Philosophy Portrait In Stock
Located in Utrecht, NL
Platonic Dialogue Bronze Sculpture Abstract Head Portrait In Stock Philosophy Each Edition of Casting is different, Each Sculpture is Unique. Junghans (1956, Recklinghausen) creates abstract sculptures in stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Organic Husk Wall Mounted Abstract Textured Sculpture Seena Donneson
Located in Surfside, FL
This is an abstract Flora based hand made, cast sculpture done by Seena Donneson an acclaimed woman artist. A textured abstract bronze with deep, rich patina; The sculpture is signed with the artist initials and dated. It is unique. Seena Donneson (1924 - 2020) was an artist, sculptor and printmaker She studied at the Pratt Institute, NYC Pratt Graphic Art Center, NYC, with Michael Ponce de Leon and the Art Students League with Morris Kantor. Collections Smithsonian American Art Museum Museum of Modern Art, New York Brooklyn Museum Portland Art Museum Amon Carter Museum of American Art Select Individual Exhibitions Danville Museum of Art, Virginia; Galerie #836, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Greenville Museum of Art, North Carolina, 1987; Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY. Group Exhibitions NY Upper East Side Outdoor Sculpture exhibition, 78; Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Florida; CAPS Travelling Exhibition; Ben Shahn Gallery, New Jersey; "The Collograph", NY State Council on the Arts/Pratt Institute. She was included in Group Shows Conceived and Curated by Dorothy Gillespie at the Women's Interart Center, New York, NY 1974. Artists included: Betty Parsons, Elsie Asher, Alice Baber, Minna Citron, Nancy Spero, Seena Donneson, Alice Neel, Natalie Edgar, Dorothy Gillespie, and Anita Steckel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 519 Le Verre Sous La Lampe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 519 Le Verre Sous La Lampe 1964 13” x 10” Edition of 100 Terracotta clay, inscribed 'Edition Picasso' with the Madoura stamp. Ramie 519 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the market. The photo you see here is the actual piece that you will receive. Most sellers online post using stock photos that don’t necessarily match exactly to the piece you receive. This particular piece is pristine: there are no nicks, bruises or scratches of any kind. Be careful when buying from others – the pieces sometimes have nicks or scratches. The Certificate of Authenticity comes with this piece. We have sold over 3300 pieces with all positive reviews. We are located in the USA. When you buy from a foreign seller on 1stdibs, you have to consider the problems of getting the piece through Customs. There are often delays and considerable fees to pay in order to import the item. When purchasing from us, we ship the same day and you receive it via FedEx the next day, no problems or hassles. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay a buyer’s premium of anywhere from 23% to 28% over the “hammer price”. So when you “win” an auction for $20,000, the actual price paid is more like $25,000. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price agreed to is the price paid by the buyer, no hidden fees. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay the packing and shipping fees, which are usually exorbitant. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price includes packing and shipping. When you purchase from an auction house, the sale is final. If you receive the piece and are not 100% satisfied with it, there is nothing you can do about it. You are stuck with it. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the buyer can determine if they want to keep it. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways! The prices of Picasso Madoura Ceramics have been on fire lately (no pun intended). The major auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – have now been regularly holding Picasso Madoura Ceramic auctions...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Village", abstract sculpture, wood, geometry, circle, square, variable
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Village" is an abstract sculpture by Stan Olthuis composed of seven boards of poplar wood with acrylic paint. The boards can be arranged as shown or othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Four Season Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Caryatids Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
Four Caryatids sculptures with classically draped figures and their distinguishing symbols. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height wi...
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20th Century Academic Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 412 Scène de Tauromachie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 412 Scène de Tauromachie 1959 16.5” round Edition of 100 White earthenware clay, partially glazed. Ramie 412 is a Madoura ceram...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 403 Spanish Dish with Toros Plat Espagnol au Tor
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 403 Spanish Dish with Toros Plat Espagnol au Toros 1957 15.7” round Edition of 100 Red earthenware clay, glaze decoration, knife engrav...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Four Earth Signs: Lunette, Bronze Sculpture by Thom Cooney-Crawford
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Thom Cooney-Crawford, American (1944 - ) Title: Four Earth Signs: Lunette Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature and number inscribed Edition: 4/5 Size: 21.5 in. x 7 in. x 3 in....
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1990s Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"In Sync II", abstract sculpture, wood, paint, geometry, circle, convergence
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"In Sync II" is an abstract artwork by Stan Olthuis composed of acrylic paint on a reclaimed laminate table top. In Sync II measures 42" high by 42" wide ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Laminate

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 161 Toros
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 161 Toros 1952, July 29 8” round Edition of 500 White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and oxidized paraffin. Ramie 161 is a Madour...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Sculptures

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Ceramic

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 182 Corrida
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 182 Corrida 1953 17” round Edition of 200 White earthenware clay, partially glazed. Ramie 182 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the market. The photo you see here is the actual piece that you will receive. Most sellers online post using stock photos that don’t necessarily match exactly to the piece you receive. Small blemish on rim, see photo #3 for detail. The Certificate of Authenticity comes with this piece. We have sold over 3300 pieces with all positive reviews. We are located in the USA. When you buy from a foreign seller on 1stdibs, you have to consider the problems of getting the piece through Customs. There are often delays and considerable fees to pay in order to import the item. When purchasing from us, we ship the same day and you receive it via FedEx the next day, no problems or hassles. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay a buyer’s premium of anywhere from 23% to 28% over the “hammer price”. So when you “win” an auction for $20,000, the actual price paid is more like $25,000. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price agreed to is the price paid by the buyer, no hidden fees. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay the packing and shipping fees, which are usually exorbitant. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price includes packing and shipping. When you purchase from an auction house, the sale is final. If you receive the piece and are not 100% satisfied with it, there is nothing you can do about it. You are stuck with it. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the buyer can determine if they want to keep it. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways! The prices of Picasso Madoura Ceramics have been on fire lately (no pun intended). The major auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – have now been regularly holding Picasso Madoura Ceramic auctions...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Sculptures

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Ceramic

From Huichol ALTERATIONS Series "X-Man"
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
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2010s Pop Art Sculptures

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Resin, Mixed Media

Fragile - white, intersecting geometry, modern, aluminum sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this intriguing new contemporary sculpture by Quebec’s Phillipe Pallafray six bright white cubes appear as if suspended in space. Each cube is attached at just one corner emphasizing the delicate and fragile nature of balance. Pallafray uses industrial components that he cuts, shapes, folds, and welds to create work designed to represent the duality of nature and the industrial world. “My geometrically shaped sculptures...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Basquiat Bearbrick 400% Companions set of 4 (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 400% Figures: Set of 4 works (c.2019-2021): Unique, timeless Basquiat collectibles, each trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Vinyl, Resin

Robert Mapplethorpe, Poppy Flower Porcelain Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: after Robert Mapplethorpe, American (1946 - 1989) Title: Calla Lily Date: circa 2000 Medium: Porcelain Plate, printed signature verso Edition Size: 500 Diameter: 8.25 inches ...
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Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain

Prussian blue 80's peach Yellow ochre Royal purple Excess (paintings grouping)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
*Each piece is 10"x10" so the grouping is at least 20x20" + desired spacing **For questions, special requests or commission inquiries, please text the gallery directly using ASK THE ...
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2010s Pop Art Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Onward and Forward
Located in Wiscasett, ME
This is part of the series of American-made work boots that are a tribute to the American spirit. Onward and Forward shows a "Never Give Up" attitude that exemplifies the strength of that spirit. This piece is carved in Limestone and tinted with oil stains. Dimensions: 12"h X 8"w X 4"d American sculptor Robin Antar has been called “Brooklyn’s answer to Andy Warhol.” Her mission is to create a visual record of modern American culture through commonplace objects as she explores the question, “What is America?” Meticulously carved in stone, a hamburger with fries, an American-made work boot, denim jeans and a giant "Ballpark Frank...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Do Not Touch (Grey)
Located in Bristol, GB
Resin, steel, string and acrylic paint with hand-drawn canvas Edition of 250 Figure 36 × 19 × 22 cm (14.2 × 7.5 × 8.7 in); Canvas 20.5 x 16.3 cm (8 x 6.5 in) Signed and numbered on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

KAWS WHAT PARTY set of 2 works (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS WHAT PARTY: Set of 2 works: These KAWS Companion vinyl sculptures feature KAWS' signature CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ large...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Updo Avalokitesvara in Meditation
Located in Xia Men, 35
This sculpture presents an image of updo Avalokitesvara sitting in the auspicious semi-lotus posture with the hands in the meditation mudra. Wearing a concise crown, the exquisite Av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Untitled
Located in New York, NY
Beverly Pepper Untitled, 1982-1983 steel and iron 33h x 27.50w x 10d in
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

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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