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What is the difference between casting and carving in sculpture?
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In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Museum Quality Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderate to large sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized and beautifully Calcite, dotted with ...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Brass Roadrunners - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of vintage brass roadrunners - a female and a male. Unique stylized design. Great detailing has been formed into the brass to create the birds features.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rattan Harley Davidson Life Size Sculpture Coastal Wicker Bamboo
By Tom Dixon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage life-size Harley Davidson sculpture features a coastal wicker design, making it a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Often attributed to Tom Dixon for Habitat bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Enclosed Form in Galactic Blue No 111, sculpture by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
‘Enclosed Form in Galactic Blue No 111’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela.
Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practise beg...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
art deco 20th century design ceramic horse pink and black decoration 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French decorative art
20th century design pink and black art deco ceramic horse
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
In the style of colette Gueden
Height 19 cm
Long 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
