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Modern Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Herend Modern Figure Venetian Mask Hand-Painted Porcelain
By Gyorgy Farkasréti
Located in Cagliari, IT
Herend Hungarian hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a Venetian mask, decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and butterflies; decor ZO. Exemplary 1...
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1990s Hungarian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Sculpture of a Male Torso in the Hellenistic Style, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a male torso in the Hellenistic style, 21st century. Sculpture on base of a male torso in the Hellenistic style, plaster and patinated resin, 21st century. H: 74cm, W:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plaster

"Lolita" Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Francoise Abraham
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful sculpture entitled "Lolita" by Francoise Abraham reflects an original and unique perspective on the human form in movement. Born in 19...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Beautiful patina with worn green and white paint...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Red! set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The fish is a unique representation in a modern way. The animals are gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bomb Pop - Handmade Modern Glass Sculptural Object
Located in New York, NY
Have the tastiest dessert in town this summer with this new Bomb Pop inspired by the classic frozen treat. Bands of red, white and blue color are added to a hot bubble before blowin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Gerson Silver-Plate and Amethyst Duck Sculptures and Objects Pair Of
By R. Gerson
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage signed Gerson Silver-Plate duck sculptures and or objects have amethyst bodies in layers. Gerson is a Brazilian artist and these are both signed Gerson BA-P 90....
Category

1990s Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit Figurine in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small rabbit figurine in brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bonnie Config 2 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass or Nickel, Small, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lalique Amber Crystal Model of a Seated "Happy Buddha"
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Lalique limited edition amber glass model of a seated 'Happy Buddha', numbered 809/888.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Signed Italian Metal Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and interesting Italian metal sculpture of contemporary art. The work is presented under an elegant shrine with a wooden base. Excell...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in Resin, Very Beautiful Black Bronze Patina.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a Roman Emperor in resin, very beautiful black bronze patina. Sculpture representing a bust of Antoninus the Pious. This fragment comes from an original statue dating f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Extra Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Surrealist Chairs by Tessa Koot
Located in Hanover, MA
From the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot, originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. Three individual chairs sculpted by the artist into figures that seem to belong in a Salvador Dali fantasy landscape. Soft textured...
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2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

1980 Giant Iron Horse Italian Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Giant Iron Horse Sculpture Artist, Gino Ghioni Italy, 1986 Excellent Condiction
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Italian Pug Dog Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painted. ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Vintage Hand-Crafted & Signed Mixed Media Zebra Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial zebra sculpture was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of various materia...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Paper

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Sculptural Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 sculptural standing triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Can be placed upside down or right side. up. Each planter has a solid base to balance the wei...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Bronze Sculpture of a Polo Player
Located in London, GB
Lovely Bronze Sculpture of a Polo Player This Bronze Captures the Movement Perfectly Bronze Sat on Marble Base
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Spotted Stalking Leopard in Frosted Crystal Signed by Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist frosted crystal leopard was realized in France by the legendary maker Lalique, circa 1980. It depicts a hunting panther, crawling low to the ground on all four...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Curtis Jere Artisan House Modern Indoor/Outdoor Floor Sculpture, 2004
Located in Miami, FL
Tall indoor or outdoor modern floor sculpture by Curtis Jere Artisan House.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Curtis Jere Brass and Marble Abstract Kinetic Sculpture, 1984
Located in Toledo, OH
This modern sculpture by Curtis Jere features two brass free form teardrop orbs. Each orb moves independently. The marble base is signed and dated 1984. The piece is 24" wide, 24" ta...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bronze Female Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base, circa early-20th century or earlier. Artist is un...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly. Designed by James Houston in 1966. Model No. 2011. Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold

White Alabaster Marble Egg Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white alabaster marble egg and Lucite decorative object sculpture, circa late-20th century, Italy. Egg is hand-crafted and hand-marked on undersi...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti's Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's. This fish is hand blown and crafted in very nice colors. Originally signed with "Albe...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
$1,331 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Impermanenza Grey Defined by an unglazed finish and fluid, irregular aesthetic, this ceramic vase in gray and white will embellish any tabletop with its unique and sophisticated character. The singular crackles adorning the piece result from a deft application of the ancient Japanese Raku pottery...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Plaster Traditional Two Dove Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare plaster figure of two doves. Hand-painted. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1979 Arnaldo Pomodoro Tecno Art Abstract Italian Design Sculpture Medal
Located in Brescia, IT
Arnaldo Pomodoro Johnson Foundry, Milan 1979 Gilded Bronze Ed. 344/600 Excellent Condiction
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed, Handmade/finished
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Circular Nesting Set Tables Organic Black Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - NESTING SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 52'' D  36'' W  13'' H  - COFFEE   32'' D  22'' W  15'' H - SIDE This Noguchi-inspired coffee tables are handcrafted in 3/8” thick...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Nino Caruso, Abstract sculpture in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 ) Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base. Italian ceramist, sculptor and...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Austin production nude Lady “rebirth” statue Jean Pierre Renard sculpture
By Jean-Pierre Renard
Located in Den Haag, NL
This stunning sculpture by Austin Productions ''Rebirth'' crafted with exceptional attention to detail, is perfect for any art lover's collection. The sculptor, French artist J.P. R...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Tall Abstract Wooden Wall-Mounted Sandy-White Sculpture by Christofer Kochs 2019
Located in Salzburg, AT
Contemporary abstract wooden "VERVE" wall-mounted sculpture created by circular sawing, sandy-white painted on white-stuff. Signed Christofer Kochs, 2019 Due to the exaggerated leng...
Category

2010s German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

13 Feet Tall Life-Size White Giraffe Outdoor Chandelier, Designed by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) 13 Feet Tall Extraordinary Giraffe and Chandelier "Giraffe in Love" is the new produc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Modernist Spotted Stalking Leopard in Frosted Crystal Signed by Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist frosted crystal leopard was realized in France by the legendary maker Lalique, circa 1980. It depicts a hunting panther, crawling low to the ground on all four...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Lladró Great Dragon Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition dragon sculpture in matte porcelain with gold lustre. A symbol of power and prosperity in Eastern culture, this magical creature, the bearer of good luck, is the protagonist in this spectacular High Porcelain limited edition. The hundreds of scales covering its skin are individually hand painted with gold lustre, an extremely laborious technique requiring the expertise of the finest artists. The luminosity distinguishing its spectacular embellishment is attained by combining gloss and satin finishes, united by an iridescent metallic hue on the chest and a vivid turquoise hue on the crest. The complexity of the dragon´s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade and handfinished in
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
$1,331 Sale Price
25% Off
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Extra Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pablo Picasso, Hibou, 1954, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Hibou 1954 Pichet tourné H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc Bleu Tiré à 500 exemplaires Edition Picasso, Madoura. Répe...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
Category

1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

8.6ft Tall Pop Art White Indoor Giraffe with Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe holding a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandeli...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Luxury Vase #55 "Abstract". Porcelain. Handmade design and craft in Italy. 2020.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Royal Blue And White Resin Dice Pair Of Desk Accessory Or Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
These bold and great pair of vintage 1980's royal blue and white resin dice sculptures, objects or desk accessories are comprised of resin that looks and feels like bakelite. They ha...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Kachamukku by KAWS
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
Kachamukku Designer Toy by KAWS - Where Art Meets Imagination! Open unknown edition. Are you ready to elevate your collection to a whole new level of artistic brilliance? Look no fu...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The "Cortina" screen designed by Sebastiano Bottos is a sculptural piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed wood elements, the result of an innovating processing tech...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Large Cubist Unique Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Large cubist unique sculpture in golden stoneware with silk matt glaze. "Blow us a kiss". Meas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category

Early 2000s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each door pull begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching fixture comes in bespoke length, depending on the number of pearls. The door handles are cast in bronze. Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Working from her studio in London, as well as door handles, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lucite and Brass Metal Embedded Watch Part Cube Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in North Miami, FL
This period vintage 1970's faceted lucite cube floating embedded sculpture is full of clock and watch parts. From every angle it is different and lots of metal parts just float. it i...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Apollo Torso Sculpture, Small Size, in Resin and Metal Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black Apollo torso sculpture, small size, in resin and metal base. Apollo is the male emblem of strength and beauty. This small Greek torso is the perfect embodiment of the son of Z...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Mosche Bianche, Superego Editions, Europa Antiques, and Richard A. Hirsch. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $19 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $2,219.

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