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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Material: Bronze
Cherries, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherries
White bronze
Hand repousse
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto...
Category
2010s Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
In stock at at the NY showroom of Elan Atelier.
Octopus Sculpture in cast bronze with dark bronze finish. Wild aquatic nature, unleashed indoors. This octopus is energetic, on th...
Category
2010s European Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Four seasons woman in bronze (4 models) by Patrick LAROCHE Sculptor Designer
Located in PARIS, FR
Four women representing the 4 seasons in bronze mounted in torches
During his career as a classical sculptor, Patrick Laroche worked for the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN), inclu...
Category
2010s French Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vladimir Kush "VOYEUR" Bronze Metaphorical Realism/Surrealist Figurative
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Voyeur" is a sculpture that sets out to provide one of the links in the love symbolism of the ‘key-lock’ sequence – the artifact of visualizing a love affair.
There are famous images by Degas of women taking a bath and drying themselves afterward and here is how he (Degas) explained the secret of such compositions:
“Naked figures are usually depicted posing for the viewer. I, however, paint the ordinary modest women, who are busy taking the usual care of their bodies… It is like watching them through a key-hole.”
In this sculpture the watcher, having previously been in the dark, turns into a certain link in the love chain and becomes an artifact. In the present triad of key, lock and keyhole, every symbol acquires its own meaning in time and shape. - per Vladimir Kush
"Vladimir Kush was born in Russia, in a one-story wooden house near the Moscow forest-park Sokolniki. At the age of seven, Vladimir began to attend art school until late evening where he became acquainted with the works of great artists of the Renaissance, famous Impressionists, and Modern Artists.
He entered the Moscow Higher Art and Craft School at age 17, but a year later he was conscripted. After six months of military training...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Object 01 Set by Herma de Wit
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 01 set by Herma de Wit, 2020
Edition: 30 + 3AP
Dimensions: Small: 9 x 17 x 15cm
Medium: 11 x 18 x 14cm
Large: 12 x 23 x 16cm
Materials: bronze marbled.
Nature, a boundless so...
Category
2010s Dutch Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sculpture bronze bather in bronze by Patrick LAROCHE Meilleur Ouvrier de France
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze sculpture created first by hand in clay then in bronze by the sculptor Patrick LAROCHE who obtained the title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France", L...
Category
2010s French Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Nude Female Reaching Torso Sculpture
By Tom Corbin
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a figurative nude female/woman is titled Reaching Torso and features a fantastic rich green/brown pat...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Quarterback Lost Wax Cast Bronze Statuette on Circular Base, Limited Edition
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze table top statue depicting a quarterback. This limited edition bronze tabletop statue captures the dynamic energy of American football, feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Light of Dawn
Located in Pasadena, CA
Executed in 2003 by renowned American sculptor George Carlson, this example of Light of Dawn is #10 in an edition of 21.
Born in Illinois on July 3, 19...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italy Cast Bronze Man Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz Il grande freddo
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004, Italy.
This is a lost wax bronze hand painted. The title is "Il grande freddo" translat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italy Bronze Cast Figurine Sculpture by Aron Demetz Verso te
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004, Italy.
This is a lost wax bronze hand painted. The title is "Verso te" translated in "T...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italy Cast Bronze Figurine Man Sculpture by Aron Demetz Title Ricordo
By Aron Demetz
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense bronze sculpture was made by the well known Italian artist, Aron Demetz, in 2004, Italy.
This is a lost wax bronze hand painted. The title is "Ricordo" translated in "Me...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Tabletop Tennis Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
"Tennis Serve", a lost wax cast bronze table top sculpture depicting a tennis player serving, on circular base. Immerse yourself in the dyna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mother Rose, bronze sculpture, 2017
Located in Brescia, IT
Giuseppe Rivadossi (Nave, July 8, 1935)
Mother Rose, 2017
Bronze sculpture depicting a Mother who with great intensity holds among the own large and safe hands her baby by lea...
Category
2010s European Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
At the Gate of Dawn, 2008, by George Carlson '1940'
Located in Pasadena, CA
At the Gate of Dawn, a 2008 sculpture by renowned American artist George Carlson, is a cast bronze of seated figure. This limited edition piece is numbe...
Category
Early 2000s American American Classical Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Golden Edition, Unique Bronze Lighter by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden Edition - unique bronze lighter by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 11.5 x W 5.5 x H 3 cm
Materials: Bronze
The gold edition is an exclusivity of Gale...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Cross Sculpture on Wood Base by Greg Bressani
Located in San Diego, CA
Patinated bronze cross sculpture on wood base by listed artist Greg Bressani, circa 2018. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 7"W x 3.5"D x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giraffe Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Giraffe sculpture by Pulpo
Dimensions: D12 x W6 x H28 cm
Materials: bronze
A Crash, a tower, a herd, a flock. However you name this group, they ...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Abstract Bronze of a Female Statuette by Stanislaw Wysocki
Located in Norwich, GB
Abstract bronze female statuette, partially polished with patinated green accents by Polish sculptor Stanislaw Wysocki. (b. 1949). Signed by the artist, marked "HC" and dated 2010. I...
Category
2010s Polish Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern
Located in London, GB
Khadim Diop, the Senegalese artist renowned for his bronze sculptures that adorn many private collections worldwide, has crafted two captivating and expressive pieces that showcase his mastery of the medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa!
The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure playing the Djembe drum...
Category
2010s Senegalese Brutalist Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rachel x Chapon Foundry, the Three Readers Sculpture, Bronze, France, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime sculptural piece by the artist Rachel in beautiful patinated bronze by the Chapon Foundry. Representation of three cloaked readers. Signed by the artist and the foundry. Numb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Book Bench Garden Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
This beautifully designed limited edition lost-wax bronze book bench features four books stacked upon each other with the top book open midway. The cover of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Chinese Patinated Bronze Horseshoe Display Chair, Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bronze sculpture of a Chinese horseshoe chair constructed in bronze with patina to surface. Marked on back of frame “Milo - 2010”.
Me...
Category
2010s Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture En Bronze De Miguel Navarro
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Sculpture in red polychrome bronze representing a seated naked man.
On his head a metal headgear.
Signed Mig N 01 on the seat.
20th century period.
Miquel Navarro (born September...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Borghese Gladiator Bust Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative sculpture rests on a metal pedestal, representing the face of the Borghese Gladiator, a Greek statue dating back to the 1st century BC and preserved today in the Louvre Museum. This piece's irregular cut and antiqued patina recreate the corrosive bronze surfaces of Ancient sculptures found in the seabed, such as the Riace bronzes.
Category
2010s Italian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Swirls Sculpture by Art Flower Maker
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Swirls sculpture by Art Flower Maker
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 58 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Hand Painted Bronzed Brass.
The artistic eye of The Art Flower Maker combined with Italian artisanal metalwork has brought to life these unique pieces which can serve as a focal point in a private domestic space as well as have tremendous visual impact in a grander setting.
Every sculpture is intentionally created to be a unique piece, each with its own distinctive details. The materials from which these pieces are built by their nature have slight natural variances in tone and finish giving each sculpture special and remarkable properties.
The photo depicts the correct proportion and finishing possibilities that can also be personalized upon request.
Born in Sicily, Marcella Trimarchi moves to Milano in 1985 to pursue a degree in Fashion.
In 1989 she is hired by Gianni Versace as a designer, working closely with Gianni until 1997. Tom Ford then brings her into his Team in 1998, prior to honing her skills further for Valentino & Moncler Gamme Rouge working with Alessandra Facchinetti who she meets at Gucci. In 2012 she moves to New York City and works for Calvin Klein Collection as VP Creative Product Development.
She decides in 2018 to reconnect with her creative side. She was drawn to the bold arrangement of flowers combining her remarkable eye for beauty and her uncanny attention to details now highly refined from her work for Couture collections. Marcella is inspired to explore more enduring ways embody and embolden fresh arrangements, and reinvents herself as The Art Flower Maker, where her ephemeral creations are permanently captured through both photography and sculpture.
During her daily walks in the New York City’s flower...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Tall Bronze Swirls and Mum Sculpture by Art Flower Maker
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall bronze swirl and mum by Art Flower Maker
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 58 x H 47 cm.
Materials: hand painted bronzed brass.
The artistic eye of The Art Flower Maker combined with Italian artisanal metalwork has brought to life these unique pieces which can serve as a focal point in a private domestic space as well as have tremendous visual impact in a grander setting.
Every sculpture is intentionally created to be a unique piece, each with its own distinctive details. The materials from which these pieces are built by their nature have slight natural variances in tone and finish giving each sculpture special and remarkable properties.
The photo depicts the correct proportion and finishing possibilities that can also be personalized upon request.
Born in Sicily, Marcella Trimarchi moves to Milano in 1985 to pursue a degree in Fashion.
In 1989 she is hired by Gianni Versace as a designer, working closely with Gianni until 1997. Tom Ford then brings her into his Team in 1998, prior to honing her skills further for Valentino & Moncler Gamme Rouge working with Alessandra Facchinetti who she meets at Gucci. In 2012 she moves to New York City and works for Calvin Klein Collection as VP Creative Product Development.
She decides in 2018 to reconnect with her creative side. She was drawn to the bold arrangement of flowers combining her remarkable eye for beauty and her uncanny attention to details now highly refined from her work for Couture collections. Marcella is inspired to explore more enduring ways embody and embolden fresh arrangements, and reinvents herself as The Art Flower Maker, where her ephemeral creations are permanently captured through both photography and sculpture.
During her daily walks in the New York City’s flower...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Camel Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Camel sculpture by Pulpo
Dimensions: D22 x W8.5 x H18.5cm.
Materials: bronze.
A crash, a tower, a herd, a flock. However you name this group, they simp...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Swan Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Swan sculpture by Pulpo
Dimensions: D9 x W5 x H9 cm
Materials: bronze
A crash, a tower, a herd, a flock. However you name this group, they simply b...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Janine Van Dijk, Bronze Sculpture Dancing Couple, 2002
Located in Delft, NL
Janine van Dijk, bronze sculpture dancing couple, 2002
Janine van Dijk, Dutch visual artist. This sculpture is made of bronze on a marble b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Deer Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Deer sculpture by Pulpo
Dimensions: D14 x W7 x H18 cm
Materials: bronze
A crash, a tower, a herd, a flock. However you name this group, they simply...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Latona Bronze Sculpture Figurine by Sophia Speybrouck
Located in Dallas, TX
Daughter of the Titans. Mistress of the god king. Mother of the twin gods. The mythological character Latona is celebrated by artist Sofia Speybrouck in exquisite bronze sculptural f...
Category
2010s Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exsitu_019 Shelves by Niclas Wolf
By Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Exsitu_019 shelves by Niclas Wolf
Edition 1 of 1
Dimensions: D 70 x W 200 x H 200 cm.
Materials: Cast in bronze with white patinated surface and hand polished surfaces.
In his ...
Category
2010s German Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Threshold Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture threshold bronze with frame in
iron in oxydised finish and with body sculpture
in solid bronze in brown finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Threshold 5 Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Threshold 5 bronze with frame in
iron in oxydised finish and with body sculpture
in solid bronze in brown finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier 'Preorder'
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Made to Order Octopus sculpture in cast bronze by Elan Atelier. 12 to 24 weeks lead time.
Wild aquatic nature, unleashed indoors. This octopus is...
Category
2010s European Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Circle Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture the circle bronze with all structure
in solid bronze in blue green finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Café Girl, Life Size Bronze Statue with Hand Applied Bronze and Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A lost wax cast bronze sculpture depicting a café waitress holding a round tray, in verde and bronze patina. This item is available now and this is also a current production. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) which allows for great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze statue depicts a friendly café waitress wearing a short dress and walking on high heels. Her long, layered hair is framing her smiling face. She is holding a circular tray in her right hand and is moving her hips to the right, in a movement creating a slight torsion of her body, accentuated by the tilt of her head. The sculpture showcases a hand applied finish with verdigris and bronze patina and darker accents in the hair. With its great life Size proportions and complimenting colors, this bronze sculpture of a Café Waitress will make for a wonderful addition to any den, restaurant, bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Garden Statue of a Girl Holding a Flower in Her Hand on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A lost-wax cast bronze statue of a little girl looking at a flower, with bronze and verdigris patina. Created with the traditional technique of the los...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Verdigris Bronze Sculpture by Artist John Barandon
Located in Memphis, TN
Bronze Brutalist female form sculpture by John Barandon in a heavy patinated verdigris finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Tibetan Bronze Skull Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
An early 21st century bronze skull with gilded mandala and gilded teeth. Very rare, from Tibet.
Category
Early 2000s Tibetan Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Shot Torso
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze, human size, shot with bullets.
Category
2010s French Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Custom Bronze Garden Statue, "Fly Away"
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our custom limited edition lost-wax bronze children's garden statue, "Fly Away, Cardinal" is a favorite sculpture amongst our bronze children collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Harissa Tube: Empty Bronze Mirror Finish Figurative Sculpture of Food Packaging
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The harissa tube is crafted by the skilled hands of Heath Wagoner of HW. Studio in Brooklyn, NY. It is a versatile and unique piece that can function as a simple desk sculpture or serve as a set of utensil rests for any artistic dinner.
This sculpture is not just a stunning centerpiece for your space. It's a statement piece, designed to challenge our perception of everyday objects. HW. Studio's masterful creation re-contextualizes the humble food packaging that is so often discarded at the end of its use.
Each Harissa tube sculpture...
Category
2010s American Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rhino Sculpture by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhino sculpture by Pulpo.
Dimensions: D24.5 x W12 x H14.5 cm.
Materials: bronze.
A crash, a tower, a herd, a flock. However you name this group, t...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
4 Faces Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
The 4 Faces sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered piece.
Dimensions: D 16 x H 27 cm
Materials: Bronze
Also available: variations can be done.
Bronze scu...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Narciso Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime work of art that will be a precious addition to a personal collection, this sculpture depicts Akhal-Teke, the horse celebrated in ancient times by Alexander the Great. Hand...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Skyward Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Skyward bronze all in solid
bronze in brown finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Era
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze with black patina
Limited edition of 8
Signed, stamped and numbered
Seal of the founder Rosini.
Category
2010s French Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitur...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Children's Patriotic Bronze Garden Statue
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our lost-wax bronze patriotic children's statue features a young and proud boy and girl holding the American flag as they climb a textured rock base form. Featured in our vast bronze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Feely Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture feely bronze with all structure
in casted and carved solid bronze in dark
grey finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
John Lee 2 Bookend with Onyx base by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm, base D 14cm.
Materials: polished bronze, onyx base.
JOHNLEE BOOKEND / DOOR HOLDER...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Fountain with Noir Belge by Pierre De Valck
Located in Geneve, CH
Fountain with Noir Belge by Pierre De Valck.
Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 90 cm.
Materials: Patinated brass with Noir Belge.
Weight: 65 kg.
Each piece is u...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Child on Bicycle Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Child on Bicycle Bronze all in solid
bronze in brown finish, on solid bronze base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American Patinated Bronze of “Greeting the Dawn”
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeously patinated bronze female nude, “Greeting the Dawn” done by an unknown American artist. Seamlessly mounted on a cylindrical white marble base. Elevate any space to the nex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Stone, Bronze, Metal
Alexander Kosolapov "Mickey Lenin Malevich" Bronze and Wood Sculpture N° 2/3
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alexander Kosolapov (Russian/American, b. 1943)
"Mickey Lenin Malevich"
Bronze sculpture and wood base ( inspired by Malevich Arkhitektons)
Provenance : Galerie Vallois
Expo sept/oct. 2010
Model Presented at the exhibition 'Alexander Kosolapov: Lenin and Coca-Cola' at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. (29 Nov 2017?—?11 Feb 2018
Bronze with a golden brown patina, height 39 cm,H with “Malevich base” 132 cm
Signed "A. KOSOLAPOV" and numbered ? on the bronze base on the reverse, title provided by the artist
Condition: Bronze perfect, small dirt on the base
(certificate of authenticity provided)
N.B. Alexander Kosolapov's sculptures, paintings, and prints provoke harsh criticism, sometimes censorship, and often humor. His jokes are not partisan—they poke at both Russia and the United States. He appropriates imagery from Soviet history, pop culture, religion, and art history that he combines in often subversive ways. Taking a cue from Andy Warhol, Kosolapov delights in iconic symbols of American consumerist culture. For Kosolapov, these include Mickey Mouse, Marlboro, and Coca-Cola, images of which he links with political and religious figures central to Russian culture, including Stalin, Lenin, and Christ. He never forgets his place in the continuum of art history, often including some nod to artists who preceded him.
In Mickey-Lenin, the major players are obvious: Mickey Mouse and Vladimir Lenin, and the connotations come easily: East-West, Russia-United States, communism-capitalism, good-evil, and high-low. Kosolapov modeled the figure's body after statues of Lenin by the Soviet sculptor Nikolai Tomsky, and its pose is that of a classical Roman figure sculpted in the traditional medium of bronze. Kosolapov developed the idea for Mickey-Lenin shortly after immigrating to the United States in 1975. He found the discarded plastic head of a Mickey Mouse toy, took it home, and placed it atop a small sculpture of Lenin that he kept on his desk.
Kosolapov identifies with a movement known as Sots Art. Developed in Moscow in the 1970s by the art duo Komar and Melamid, Sots Art (an abbreviation of "socialist pop art") reacted against the conformist...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Bronze Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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