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Sculptures For Sale
The Guardian Red, Atelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Long fascinated by the brilliant spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, Richard MacDonald has brought sculptures to life that have the intrigue, allure and beauty that has made Cirque du Sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sujoon Vogue - Southwest Inspired Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Bronze Architectural Model Sculpture Tempio Bretton Architecture Maquette
Located in Surfside, FL
TEMPIO BRETTON: from the catalogue MONUMENTA, 19th International Sculpture Biennale, Antwerp, Belgium. Tempio Bretton was created in homage to the celebrated English landscapist Capa...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

105-Noeud et boule cristal bleue - Giovanni Gelmi - contemporary Steel sculpture
Located in DE
A stunning and dynamic contemporary sculpture crafted from patinated corten steel, perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces. This exquisite piece is designed to elevate any environ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Repose Fragment, Marble Dust, Resin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In working his way through the Louvre, The Vatican and other historic art museums, Richard MacDonald is particularly engaged by the ancient pieces and the fragments that remain of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% Companion (Keith Haring BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%) Keith Haring American Flag Bearbrick: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Hari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

1980 Italy Post-Modern Figurative Bronze Sculpture Mediterranean Woman
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Andrea Picini, a talented artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1.000 pieces; we can...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

"Rabbit Riding Saturn’s Ring" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel toned abstract ceramic sculpture by Houston based artist Angel Oloshove. The work features her signature style that blends painterly glazes with organic forms to evoke transce...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

Ragisména series White M4, M6 and M3, Triptych, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ragisména series White M4, M6 and M3, Triptych, 2024 by Rodrigo Zampol From Ragisména Series Plaster on canvas Overall size: 30 cm H x 60 cm W Individual size: 30 cm H x 20 cm W We...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Canvas, Plaster

Light Grey Ceramic Thumbs Up for Wall or Ceiling
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This aubergine glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handm...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze

Julian Opie, Female Walker (Brown): British Contemporary Pop Art, Sculpture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Julian Opie (British, b. 1958) Female Walker (Brown), 2020 Medium: Laser cut acrylic, two-part statuette Figure measures: 24.3 x 12 x 0.5 cm Base measures: 7.5 x 5 x 1 cm Edition si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer

Squamae VII - blue, silver, white 3D abstract geometric ceramic wall composition
Located in New York, NY
Marie Laforey is a self-taught artist based in New York, US who maintains a sustainable art practice using primarily organic material. Laforey enjoys the tactility of working with or...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Clay

"Psychopomp", Hand Woven Abstract Fiber Sculpture, Yarn, Felt, Mixed Media
Located in St. Louis, MO
"My work, both in painting and sculpture, involve networks of intricately connected, overlapping, and morphing shapes and patterns, reflecting the complex and ever-changing nature of...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Felt, Yarn, Glass, Mixed Media

Untitled, Canvas 3D - Contemporary Space Object, Woven Sculptural Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
Canvas 3D Untitled 2016 Linen yarn, stainless steel hanger; size of the textile: 150 x 72 cm (144 cm circuit). Canvases 3D are decorative fabrics entirely designed and created on a ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Deserted Western
Located in Bozeman, MT
Albrecht was half way through his MFA program (ceramics) at the University of Iowa when he was deployed to Iraq (03-04 medic/security work). His work explores the collision of war m...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Stoneware, Glaze

Set of 6 Ragisména series White. Abstract Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 Ragisména series White, 2024 by Rodrigo Zampol From Ragisména Series 1. Ragisména series White M4 2. Ragisména series White M6 3. Ragisména series White M3 4. Ragisména ser...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Plaster

The hippo was just pearfect 26/40 - contemporary, figurative, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary bronze sculpture of a Hippo on a pear was created by Gillie and Marc. Beloved for their whimsical sculptures of wildlife, Gillie and Marc continue to design pieces...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
This painted ceramic tile by Italo Scanga, epitomizes the characteristics of his oeuvre. Polychrome and vibrant art from the Memphis Milano era. This is signed with his initials. This is reminiscent of the mid century work of Jean Lurcat and Jean Picart le Doux. Italo Scanga (June 6, 1932 - July 7, 2001), an Italian-born American artist, was known for his sculptures, prints and, paintings, mostly created from found objects. In his youth in Calabria, Italy he worked as a cabinetmaker's apprentice and studies sculpture with a man who carved statues of saints. Italo Scanga was an innovative neo Dada, neo-Expressionist, and neo-Cubist multimedia artist who made assemblage, collage, sculptures of ordinary objects and created prints, glass, and ceramic works. Modern Italian abstract geometric folk art. Scanga's materials included natural objects like branches and seashells, as well as kitsch figurines, castoff musical instruments and decorative trinkets salvaged from flea markets and thrift shops. He combined these ingredients into free-standing assemblages, which he then painted. Although visually ebullient, the results sometimes referred to gruesome episodes from Greek mythology or the lives and deaths of martyred saints. He considered his artistic influences to be sweepingly pan-cultural, from African sculpture to Giorgio de Chirico. He often collaborated with the sculptor Dale Chihuly, who was a close friend. Constructed of wood and glass, found objects or fabric, his ensembles reflect a trio of activities—working, eating, and praying. These activities dominate the lives of those who live close to the land, but they are also activities that are idealized by many who contemplate, romantically, a simpler, bucolic life. Italo graduated from Michigan State University where he befriended fellow artists Richard Merkin and David Pease. He studied under Lindsey Decker who introduces him to welding and sculpture after his initial interest in photography. Also studies with Charles Pollock, the brother of Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock. His first teaching job was at University of Wisconsin (through 1964). where he met Harvey Littleton, a fellow instructor. He later moves to Providence, Rhode Island,I to teach at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Is colleagues with artists Richard Merkin and Hardu Keck. Starts a correspondence with HC Westermann. Spends summers teaching at Brown University; colleague of Hugh Townley. Moves to State College, PA, and teaches at Pennsylvania State University for one year. Meets artists Juris Ubans, Harry Anderson, Richard Frankel, and Richard Calabro, who remain friends throughout his career. 1967: David Pease helps him get a tenure track position at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, . Artists he works closely with include Ernest Silva, Lee Jaffe, Donald Gill, and William Schwedler. Meets graduate student Dale Chihuly while lecturing at RISD and develops a lifelong friendship. 1969: One person exhibition, Baylor Art Gallery, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Works very closely with students Larry Becker and Heidi Nivling (who later run a gallery in Philadelphia, PA), and Harry Anderson. Welcomes many artists into his home including Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman (a former student), Vito Acconci, Ree Morton and Rafael Ferrer. 1973: "Saints Glass" at 112 Greene Street Gallery, NYC. Installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Meets Gordon Matta Clark and contributes to an artist cookbook. Goes to Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, founded by Dale Chihuly, as a visiting artist. He continues to work there annually through 2001. Works over the years with Pilchuck artists Richard Royal, Seaver Leslie, Jamie Carpenter, Joey Kirkpatrick, Flora Mace, Robbie Miller, Billy Morris, Buster Simpson...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Tarim Totem III - Monochrome Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Cotton Candy Cumulus Citrine - Original Orange Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Peacock II (Wall Piece/Dish) (MADE TO ORDER, ~50% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
Located in Kansas City, MO
(MADE TO ORDER) (Hand-painted, hand-made, porcelain) *Lead Time may vary between 1-3 weeks Melanie Sherman Vintage Peacock II (Wall Piece/Dish (handpainted) Porcelain, Glaze, Overglaze, Chinapaints, 24k German Gold Luster, Brass Wire (for hanging, can be removed) Year: 2022 Size: 6x4.25x0.5in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1331 ------------------------ My ceramics are handmade and painted with the finest overglazes from Europe. The gold luster used is 24k liquid Gold from Germany. Every piece is unique. My imagery is inspired by vintage Meissen dinnerware...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

KAWS Black BFF Companion (KAWS BFF black)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Black BFF new, unopened in its original packaging. A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale BFF sculpture is in Los Angeles's Playa Vista neighborhood. Completel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Vinyl, Resin

"Burgundy Wall Phone", floral needlepoint wrapped around vintage landline phone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Burgundy Wall Phone" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander that can be wall-mounted or be free standing. This piece is made from sourcing vintage needlepoint embroidery and ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Thread, Found Objects, Textile, Tapestry, Mixed Media

"The Wall" (2000) By Dwight Davidson, Original Stoneware Sculpture
Located in Denver, CO
"The Wall" by Dwight Davidson is an original, handmade glazed stoneware sculpture that depicts a herd of cows attempting to pile up and climb over a brick wall.
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2010s Sculptures

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Stoneware, Glaze

NAOR - 35cm CH Tribute, Full Black Teddy
Located in PARIS, FR
Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he has always traveled a lot around the world. If travels form youth, Naor was inspired by it. From t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Resin

Black, White and Green & Blue, Expanded Metal Tile, Triptych. Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Black, White and Green & Blue, Expanded Metal Tile, Triptych, 2019 From the series Expanded Metal Tiles Raku Burned Tiles Overall size: 177 H X 264 W X 6 D cm. Individual size: 177 H...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Large Abstract by Yann Guillon - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition of 8 + 4 artist's proofs. Each cast is signed and numbered. Sold with a granite base. Dimensions of the bronze sculpture: 67 H x 37 L x 18 D cm Dimensions of the bas...
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1990s Contemporary Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Attached
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Stephanie Lanter Title : "Attached" Materials : Porcelain, glaze, stoneware, wire, thread Date : 2020 Dimensions : 20" x 9" x 8.5" Description : Manually slip-trailed sculpture...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Wire

Mud Series B
Located in New York, NY
The main theme of Kitade’s artwork is focused on questioning. The sources of the ideas are picked up from his own life experiences, starting from personal experiences and expanding ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Don't Let Them Burst Your Bubble: Lapis Small - blown glass wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary glass wall sculpture in a stunning lapis blue color was created by an award-winning artist. Cheryl Wilson Smith is known for her uniquely beautiful glass work—its ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal

Amancio.19 rude character. original sculpture iron bronce
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Amancio. rude character. original sculpture iron bronce Sculpture by the Spanish artist AMANCIO GONZALEZ Artist well known for his large format works on the street. Iron and bronze A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

"Young Acrobat, Version I" Chaim Gross, 1955 Modernist Ebony Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Chaim Gross Young Acrobat, Version I, 1955 Signed and dated on underside Ebony 48 ½ H. x 9 W. x 5 ½ D. inches Chaim Gross is considered to be one of the greatest American Modernist...
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1950s American Modern Sculptures

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Ebony

KAWS Along The Way Brown (KAWS brown Along The Way companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Brown Along The Way Companion. New and unopened in its original box. The KAWS Along The Way figurine is a rendition of the artist's 2013 eighteen-foot wood sculpture originally ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

FREN AND CHIE: The Badass Gangstar Couple Of South Of France.
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
*End Of The Year Sale - This Price Is The Lowest - Take Advantage of It* *This Price Won't Be Repeated Again This Year* Meet Fren and Chie: The BadAss Gangsta Couple...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Metal

KAWS TAKE Companion (black KAWS Take)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS TAKE (Black) new & unopened in its original packaging. A standout KAWS figurative sculpture and variation of KAWS' large scale TAKE sculpture - a key h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Vinyl, Resin

Signed KAWS Companion 2015 ( KAWS lane crawford)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Signed KAWS Plush Companion: This well sized, 16.5" tall, brown KAWS plush Companion was published on the occasion of KAWS 2015 exhibition and collaboration with the Chinese department store, Lane Crawford...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Cotton

Maternité Allongée cm 90 (patine noire bleutée)
Located in Villafranca Di Verona, IT
Numbered and limited to 8 copies Artwork signed Authenticity: Sold with certificate of Authenticity Invoice from the gallery Sculpture: bronze, metal, bronze patina Display: The sc...
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1960s Sculptures

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Bronze

John Van Alstine - Cambre V (Slate), Sculpture 2012
Located in Greenwich, CT
slate, pigmented and sealed steel Stone and metal, usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. ...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

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Stone, Slate, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Baroque Roman sculptor - 17th century bronze sculpture - Mars Warrior
Located in Varmo, IT
Gilded bronze sculpture - Mars, god of War. Rome, 17th century. 9 x 9 x h 31 cm. Entirely in cast, chiseled and gilded bronze, resting on an ebonized wooden pedestal decorated with...
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Mid-17th Century Baroque Sculptures

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Bronze

Job is a Woman, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Job is a Woman, 2022 by Alex Hodge Ceramic Plate with Sgraffito and Underglaze Detailing 8 in x 8 in x 2.5 in This wall piece centers on the narrative of Job, with the woman being a...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint, Underglaze

"MD02", Contemporary, Design, Abstract, Ceramic, Sculpture, Glaze, Luster
Located in St. Louis, MO
José Sierra is a self-taught artist and ceramicist, born in Mérida, Venezuela in 1975. His work draws inspiration from his heritage, along with pre-Hispanic art, East Asian pottery,...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic, Luster, Stoneware, Glaze

House Guardian
Located in Santa Fe, NM
unique doll by Charla Khanna hangs on a wall Charla Khanna (NM, b. 1944), Flowers, Doll Sculpture, Silk and Paper Mache, signed on back of neck, wired on back for hanging.
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Antique faux Tortoise Shell Hair Comb, Spanish mantilla design, Art Nouveau
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Finely carved/cut antique faux tortoise shell decorative lady's hair comb, open fretwork design with Art Nouveau overtones, ca. late 19th c / early 20th c. Very good condition, wear ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Sculptures

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Other Medium

Ceramic NY Yankees cap sculpture (grey and pink) - figurative sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful one of a kind ceramic hand made NY Yankees cap is from Yael Yanay’s latest body of works. These hand-crafted ceramic hats are meticulously designed to resemble iconi...
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2010s Pop Art Sculptures

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Ceramic

Untitled, 1985 - Artist Plate Project - Limited edition - Street art
Located in London, GB
Keith Haring (US American, 1958–1990) Title: Untitled, 1985 Created: 2020 Medium: Fine bone china Dimensions: 26.7 cm diameter (10 1/2 in diameter) Edition of 175: Signed in plate, b...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular 999 pcs edition of the famous "Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

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Metal

"Oarsman" two piece bronze sculpture of man in rowboat
Located in Edgartown, MA
David grew up on a family farm in California. He attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse on Roberts Island where his elementary teacher, Mrs. MacIntosh, taught him first...
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2010s Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cotton Candy Cumulus Mountainberry - Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Spanish Girl Bronze Edition 2/8
Located in Anaheim, CA
This bronze sculpture by Eric Saint Georges, numbered 2 of 8 and measuring 22 inches by 2.5 inches, is a striking and textured piece that combines rawness with elegance. The elongate...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After Albert-Ernest Carrier Belleuse Bisque Plotchrome Persian Maiden
Located in Soquel, CA
Bisque bust with ploychrome enamel decorated with painted gilt and raised on a circular socle with a square plinth. After Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse by Ferdinand and Bing Co. an ...
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Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Sculptures

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Enamel

Cycloid
Located in New Orleans, LA
Paul Villinski's "Cycloid" incorporates his signature butterfly motif with a found antique frame. This unique piece dazzles with its shimmering gold leaf finish, with the bespoke but...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Gold Leaf

Balloon Monkey (Orange)
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Jeff Koons Title: Balloon Monkey (Orange) Year: 2017 Medium: Porcelain with orange chromatic coating Dimensions: 9 7/8 × 15 7/8 × 8 1/4 inches (24.9 × 39.2 × 21 cm) Edition: ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Porcelain

Contemporary Wood Fired Porcelain Jar Form, Design, Sculpture, Glaze, Ceramic
Located in St. Louis, MO
Perry Haas is a ceramic artist making functional pottery and focusing on wood-firing techniques. Drawing from a love for the wood-fired ceramic surface, Perry looks to anticipate the...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Jouve
Located in Villafranca Di Verona, IT
Numbered and limited to 8 copies Artwork signed Authenticity: Sold with certificate of Authenticity Invoice from the gallery Sculpture: iron, metal Display: The sculpture can be d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Western Gods
Located in Bozeman, MT
Albrecht was half way through his MFA program (ceramics) at the University of Iowa when he was deployed to Iraq (03-04 medic/security work). His work explores the collision of war m...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Stoneware, Glaze

"Effleure", Airy 3d Sound-Wave Hand-Woven Smooth Orange Metal Pendant Sculpture
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "Effleure," this airy metallic sculpture was entirely hand-woven by artist Delphine Grandvaux using orange lacquered iron wire. Driven by her desire to bridge the realms of mu...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Belle Attente
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculpture Original bronze BELLE ATTENTE Wax lost bronze signed on the thigh: N °: 2/8 foundry stamp CHAPON Born in 1960 in a family of artists collecting the bronzes of the Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

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Bronze

Taking Off
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 ...
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nude, Abstract and Figurative Sculptures for Sale

The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.

Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metalbronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.

If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.

And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.

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