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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Angel, White Carrara Marble Stone Vertical Figurative Sculpture
By Lutfi Romhein
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This figurative sculpture filled with interiority and peaceful presence by Lutfi Romhein is directly sculpted from veined white Carrara marble stone. Its circular independent base me...
Category
2010s Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Marble
A Runner, Contemporary Bronze Figurative Original Sculture
By Michal Kubiak
Located in Warsaw, PL
MICHAŁ KUBIAK (born in 1946)
Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan (1967-1972). He received his degree in sculpture in the studio of Olgierd Truszyński. Since 1972 he has p...
Category
2010s Minimalist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Cloned Jack Russell with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
Edition of 99 ex.
Acquired directly from the artist.
Free shipment worldwide.
William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in hum...
Category
2010s Pop Art Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Large Steel Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Rusted sculpture for Outdoors
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
Contemporary rusted steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces.
Beautiful circle - sign for infinity. Stunning large artwork. Possible to put on a pedestal or directly on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
1978 Italy Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture by Carmelo Cappello
By Carmelo Cappello
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an artwork created by the well known Italian artist Carmelo Cappello. It is a multiple, an Abstract Sculpture one of the identical 99 specimen edited in 1978. This piece is ...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Girl Sitting XIII - contemporary bronze sculpture, nude female on wooden block
By Susanne Kraisser
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Girl Sitting XIII" is a bronze sculpture of a nude sitting female on a wooden block. Edition 18, signed, numbered and dated on the bottom. The wooden block can be hung on a wall (c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Untamed- bronze mural contemporary small figurative wall sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
Mireia Serra's little figurative bronze sculptures capture feelings and sensations of day to day lives. She transforms everyday dilemmas into something beautiful that captures the be...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Georgian Contemporary Sculpture by Irakli Tsuladze - Square of Love
By Irakli Tsuladze
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze, glass & marble
Irakli Tsuladze is a Georgian sculptor born in 1973 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. His sculptures present a peculiar unity of substance and emotions...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
FLORAL OUD VIII
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Introducing a Series of Ceramic Memorials by Nicolaas Maathuis - an exclusive collection that represents a fusion of artistry and functionality, offering a unique variation of memori...
Category
2010s Realist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Archeologia del Pensiero Archeology of Thought 1980 Italy by Luciana Matalon
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging bronze abstract sculpture was created by the Italian artist Luciana Matalon in 1980.
This is a mulptiple of 1000 specimens numbered and signed. The title is " Archeolog...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
Signed/Numbered 3/8 ex.
Silver plated bronze.
Acquired directly from the artist.
Free shipment worldwide.
William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures that at first sight may seem “kitschy”. However, closer familiarity with his works reveals their role as a creative antidote to the overproduction and overconsumption of our society. With his cloned animals William Sweetlove calls for greater ecological awareness and urges us to reflect on the consequences of the climate change challengeing humanity. His cloned dogs wear boots since the sea level rises and the penguins carry water bottles since we are runnig out of drinking water. William Sweetlove has had exhibitions at art fairs, galleries and museums all over the world. His works are found in several private art collections. He has also participated in different art manifestations worldwide together with the Italian Cracking Art Group. The community of Borås acquired the sculpture “Cloned Frogs on Gala Dress...
Category
2010s Pop Art Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
"Me matas" Serie animados VII - Año 2004 - Escultura en bronce y serigrafia.
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Composición de escultura en bronce y serigrafía sobre papel con intervención manual realizadas por el artista FERNANDO BELLVER en el año 2004.
Medidas de cada pieza: 50x44x30 cm (esc...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Dancer - Sculpture by Giuseppe Zumbolo - 2014
Located in Roma, IT
A unique piece from 2014, in excellent condition, with artist's certificate of authenticity.
The sculpture is created like this: internal iron structure, carved and shaped with ceme...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Italy O-pera by Concetto Pozzati Figurative Bronze Sculpture 1989
Located in Brescia, IT
Concetto Pozzati was born in Padova, Italy in 1935. He is living since 1949 in Bologna where is was holder of the chair of Painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti. He has been exhibi...
Category
1980s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Young Roman / - Youthful Sprezzatura -
Located in Berlin, DE
Fritz Heinemann (1864 Altena - 1932 Berlin), Young Roman, 1892. Brownish patinated bronze on a cast round plinth, mounted on a red marble base (8.5 cm high), total height 36 cm, dime...
Category
1890s Realist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cloned Chihuahua with colored head green
By William Sweetlove
Located in Malmo, SE
Original sculpture signed/numbered 3/8
Acquired directly from the artist.
Free shipment worldwide.
William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealis...
Category
2010s Pop Art Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Figure Carving Boy / - Immersed in concentration -
Located in Berlin, DE
Christian Thomsen (1860 Kolding - 1921 Copenhagen), Carving boy, design around 1915, execution 1966. model number 905. First choice. Porcelain with underglaze painting. 18.5 cm (heig...
Category
1910s Realist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
o.T. (BLN15LHV) - small blue contemporary modern wall sculpture painting relief
By Dieter Kränzlein
Located in Doetinchem, NL
o.T. (BLN15LHV) is a unique small size contemporary modern wall sculpture painting relief by German artist Dieter Kränzlein. This sculpture relief is carved from a single block of li...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Glass Sculpture Butterfly Blue Yellow
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This beautiful handmade glass sculpture, crafted with colored glass pieces forming a beautiful butterfly combines aesthetic beauty with profound symbolic meaning of transformation, l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Maraboe no. 2 Marabou Bird Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Animal
By Evert den Hartog
Located in Utrecht, NL
Maraboe Marabou Bird Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Animal
Evert den Hartog (born in Groot-Ammers, The Netherlands in 1949) followed his education to be a sculptor at the Rotterdam Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi Black Metal Painted Sculpture Caffellatte
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the wellknown International artist Riccardo Dalisi.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Agosta
By Patrick Brun
Located in Pasadena, CA
Patrick BRUN was born in Paris in 1941. After obtaining his Engineering degree, he began his professional life as a teacher in mathematics and physics. After this period, he started ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Baigneuse – A Refined Carrara Marble Sculpture by Cipriani Ugo di Menevil
Located in Gent, VOV
Bathed in the ethereal glow of Carrara marble, Baigneuse by Cipriani Ugo di Meneville (1887-1960) stands as a delicate meditation on the female form, a synthesis of classical refinem...
Category
Early 20th Century Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi Black Painted Metal Sculpture Amanti Lovers
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Wire Sculpture - Wire Mask on a oxidised oak pedestal - unique ornament
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Extraordinary wire sculpture "Mask" on a quadratic oxidised oak pedestal for your garden.
The eyes are made of stainless steel.
We produce this object in our own locksmith's shop, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Italy, 1980, Riccardo Dalisi White Painted Metal Sculpture Pulcinino
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed by the Certificate of the artist and the Editor who made the artworks.
The white painted metal sculpture...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Dream tree
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A series of works .. ANCIENT .. ..FOREST .. ..AQUA .. all these series have a magical connection with each other. They have the ancient spirit of past civilizations and sections of d...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Mythology" bronze table mural sculpture figurative girl reading book carefree
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Mythology is a bronze sculpture with green patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 25. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall.
Joan’s latest sculpture series of female figures brings an out-of-the-box approach to sculpture creation. The small vivid women figures linked or bonded to their pedestals; the figures are delicate and intriguing representation of a woman’s mind and soul yearning for liberty, freedom, a moment of tranquility from busy daily life, or a space that she could spend the time totally with herself and for escaping from the routine and monotony.
The woman made of bronze is warm and sensual and dances in/on a structure of rusted iron. She observes the world from her/ours solitude, from this vertiginous watchtower (metaphor of life, universe) rusted because the inexorable time. The base rises impressively, creating a contradiction between both pieces. However, in Joan’s work the geometrical base and the figure find a surprising harmony.
BIOGRAPHY OF JOAN ARTIGAS PLANAS...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Passeur d'Ames bronze sculpture of a boy riding on a black panther's back
By Cyrille André
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
The title translates as "Ferryman of Souls". Cyrille André's new sculpture shows a young man or boy riding a black panther and both are in full trust and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Space concept, '90s - plexiglass, 14x16x14 cm.
Located in Nice, FR
Little sculpture by the south france sculptor Edmond Vernassa. Signed.
Né à Nice, le 3 septembre 1926, Vernassa dessine et sculpte dès son plus jeune âge.
Il obtient un CAP d’électr...
Category
1990s Abstract Geometric Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
On the Water's Edge XIV - contemporary bronze sculpture of nude female
By Susanne Kraisser
Located in Hamburg, DE
"On the Water's Edge XIV" is a bronze sculpture of a nude sitting female on a wooden block. Edition 18, signed, numbered and dated on the bottom. The wooden block can be hung on a w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in white Carrara marble of Apollo head .
Measurements: Statues cm 150, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Academic Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Garden Torch - "Cube" on a oak pedestal - unique handmade ornament
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This extraordinary garden torch "Cube" on oxidised oak pedestal is a real eye-catcher for your house or garden.
The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Etruscan Princess" contemporary bronze table, mural sculpture figurative girl
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Etruscan Princess is a bronze sculpture with green patina, it is connected to a steel base. The edition size is 25. This sculpture stands on shelf as well as be hung on wall. This sc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Colorful Glass Sculpture "Sunset"
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This hand-crafted glass sculpture "Sunset" vividly depicts a desert scene with cacti and an intense sunset. Thousands of artfully arranged pieces of glass blend together to create th...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Glass Sculpture Ravenna Purple
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Hand-crafted Glassfusing Glass Sculpture Glass Artwork for Sale
"Ravenna Purple", is a hand-crafted sculpture of colored glass using the fusion process. This window model sculpture...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Double Bec
Located in CANNES, FR
Jules Agard. ( 1905 - 1986 )
" DOUBLE BEC "
Sculpture zoomorphe en terre cuite rouge inspirées par deux têtes d'oiseaux .
signé : J. Agard sur la base .
circa 1960 -1970 .
" Pièce...
Category
1960s Surrealist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italy 1980 Pair Alessandro Guerriero Abstract Sculptures Goodluck Portabuono Qua
By Alessandro Guerriero
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was create by the Italian artist Alessandro Guierriero, and it is a multiple of a serie of specimens made in limited edition not numbered.
The set is forged in aluminum...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Alexander's Inspiration (Abstract Sculpture)
Located in London, GB
Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile
"Limited edition of 8
1/8
Available on request — 3 week turnaround "
Amaury Maillet is a self-taught artist who explored art in Pro...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Light as Air by Kuno Vollet - Gold polished Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet
Title: Light as Air
Materials: Bronze sculpture polished to a sparkling gold on granite base
Size: 65cm height of upper sculpture, base: 18x 18 cm
Takes aroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Abstract Sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo Stele
Located in Brescia, IT
This engagind artwork was create in 1980 by the Italian artist Edmondo Cirillo. It was forged in bronze and then nickel plated. The title of this piece is "Stele". Translate in "Stel...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Sculpture by Fanna Roncoroni Forma Ovale Oval Shape
Located in Brescia, IT
This engaging artwork was created in 1978 by the Italian artist Fanna Roncoroni.
It is a multiple of 1000 pieces. The title is "Forma ovale", translate in "Oval shape".
Maria Pia Fa...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Marurn IV
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Marurn IV
The vases from are made of ceramic and glazed and fired in different ways. The black case is fired Rau and on the lid is printed batik stamp. Each lid has its own theme - ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Textile
Marurn III
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Marurn III
The vases from are made of ceramic and glazed and fired in different ways. The black case is fired Rau and on the lid is printed batik stamp. Each lid has its own theme -...
Category
2010s Minimalist Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Textile
French Contemporary Sculpture by Eric Beauplace - Empreintes Chromatiques #1
By Eric Beauplace
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media: linen canvas, acrylic paint, wood, mirrored acrylic glass, polished stainless steel
Eric Beauplace is a French contemporary plastic artist born in 1962 who lives & work...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Garden Torch - "Wings" on a dark oak pedestal - unique handmade ornament
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This extraordinary garden torch "Wings" on oxidised oak pedestal is a real eye-catcher for your house or garden.
The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Steel
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - King
By Scott Troxel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by Suede Venetian paint , latex, birch, MDF & wax
Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Latex, Birch, Paint, Wax
Bon Santé
By Arman
Located in Malmo, SE
Publisher GKM.
Limited Edition 30 ex.
Free shipment worldwide.
Acquired directly from the artist.
Arman explores reality. He strives to transform and sublimate artefacts into works ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Plexiglass
Bust of a Woman - Sculpture by Emilio Greco - Mid-20th Century
By Emilio Greco
Located in Roma, IT
Bust of a woman is a sculpture made by Emilio Greco (1913-1955) in the second half of 20th century.
Woman with her hair up and a hint of a smile.
The bust is made of bronze with a...
Category
1970s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tête de faune, Picasso, Tile, Ceramic, Sculpture, Design, Postwar, Mythological
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Geneva, CH
Tête de faune, Picasso, Tile,Ceramic,Sculpture, Design, Postwar, Mythological
Tête de faune
Unique work
circa 1968
Painted and partially glazed ceramic, square tile
15.2 x 15.2 cm
C...
Category
1960s Post-War Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Looking for the Seven Seas
Located in PARIS, FR
" Looking for the Seven Seas "
Unique
Mixed Media
52 x 18 x 64 cm
2023
Working in wire allows Chedburn to draw in three dimensions; creating lines, curves and volumes to reveal the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Round Beige Ceramic Sculpture with Rough Texture, 2024 'Grain 27'
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Drawing inspiration from ancient ceramic traditions, including Korean pottery and the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, Laura Pasquino (Grège Gallery) explores the beauty of imperfection...
Category
2010s Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glaze
Dancing Elements by Kuno Vollet - Gold polished Bronze Sculpture Granite Base
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet
Title: Infinitum Big
This elegant original cast bronze sculpture by German artist Kuno Vollet brings energy into any art collection.
Each sculpture is differen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
First of All
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Patrik Illo is a very talented Slovak glass designer. This is a unique vase done by his personal technique. The vase si quite heavy 5,6. Kg but an ecqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Italy 1980 Riccardo Dalisi White Painted Metal Amanti
Located in Brescia, IT
This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the well known international artist Riccardo Dalisi.
All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and complete...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Sculpture No.430
By Sumit Mehndiratta
Located in Paris, IDF
Spray paint on upcycled plastic bottles
Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in International F...
Category
2010s Abstract Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Spray Paint
Black Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Large Contemporary Round Orbit sculpture
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
A large contemporary black powder coated steel sculpture. Beautiful on the floor or a pedestal.
A contemporary statement piece full of elegance and movement.
_______________________...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Composition with Nails - Iron Sculpture by Nino Franchina - Late 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an original decorative object realized by Nino Franchina in the second half of the XX century.
Original iron and wood.
Iron sculpture c...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Continental Europe - Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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