What do Henry Moore's sculptures represent?

Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.

Why did Henry Moore use holes in his sculptures?

Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.

How much is a marble sculpture?

The cost of a marble sculpture will vary depending on the size, artistic time, warehouse space, engineering and administration. Since marble is rarer it is more expensive than other types of rocks used for sculpture. On 1stDibs you will find figurative, abstract, still-life and nude marble sculptures starting from a range of $200 and upward.

Marble Moor Sculpture

Girl Seated a la Japonaise Bronze Sculpture Morris Singer Foundry.

By Helaine Blumenfeld

Located in Surfside, FL

80 large scale sculptures in bronze, granite, marble and steel in Europe and the United States for

Category

1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Helaine Blumenfeld
Girl Seated a la Japonaise Bronze Sculpture Morris Singer Foundry. , 1964

H 13.13 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in

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1985 Spanish Hand Carved 2-Tone Brown Limestone & Belgium Black Marble Moor Bust

Located in Marbella, ES

Classical 1985 Spanish hand carved 2-tone brown limestone and Belgium black marble moor bust.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Busts

Materials

Marble

1985 Spanish Hand Carved 2-Tone Brown Limestone & Belgium Black Marble Moor Bust

H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 8.67 in

Girl Seated a la Japonaise Bronze Sculpture Morris Singer Foundry.

By Helaine Blumenfeld

Located in Surfside, FL

80 large scale sculptures in bronze, granite, marble and steel in Europe and the United States for

Category

1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Helaine Blumenfeld
Girl Seated a la Japonaise Bronze Sculpture Morris Singer Foundry. , 1964

H 13.13 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in

20th Century Painted and Lacquered Wood Plaster Venetian Moor Floor Lamp, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

plaster, sculpted, lacquered and silvered of beautiful Size and decoration. Sculpture depicting a Moor

Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

20th Century Painted and Lacquered Wood Plaster Venetian Moor Floor Lamp, 1950

H 86.62 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Marble Bust of Moor

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This marble bust of a Moor shows beautiful carved details of a ebony face with native turban and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Busts

Materials

Marble

Marble Bust of Moor

H 32 in W 23 in D 10 in

Pair of Marble Moors

By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

A magnificent pair of sculpted marble Moors in the manner of Charles CORDIER - France - late 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Moors

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 12 in

Otello

By Georges Charles Coudray

Located in West Sussex, GB

Signed antique bronze figure on green marble base. Inspired by Shakespeare's Othello, Coudray has

Category

19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Georges Charles Coudray
Otello, C.1890

H 12.9 in

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Questions About Marble Moor Sculpture

What do Henry Moore's sculptures represent?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.
Why did Henry Moore use holes in his sculptures?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
How much is a marble sculpture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The cost of a marble sculpture will vary depending on the size, artistic time, warehouse space, engineering and administration. Since marble is rarer it is more expensive than other types of rocks used for sculpture. On 1stDibs you will find figurative, abstract, still-life and nude marble sculptures starting from a range of $200 and upward.