Art by Medium: Metal

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 ...

"Fernande" by Kevin Barrett Large Abstract Wall Scupture in Aluminum Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculptu...

This outdoor fire pit "Flame" is the eye-catcher in your garden. Due to good air supply, you can very quickly light a beautiful fire. (Optional prepared for natural gas to be instal...

Lithograph on Arches paper with embossing and gold foil by the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali. From the 1977 Twelve Apostles Suite (sometimes ...

A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Buddha Sculpture of Vajravidarana: A Masterpiece of Sino-Tibetan Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century, Qing Dynasty This monumental gilt-lacquered bronze ornamental sculpture of Vajravidarana is an extraordinary and commanding piece of art, showcasing the pinnacle of Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The figure of Vajravidarana, a powerful purification deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is meticulously sculpted to embody both spiritual authority and artistic excellence. Vajravidarana is primarily known for his role in removing spiritual impurities and negativities. Unlike other deities associated with wisdom or compassion, Vajravidarana’s function is centered on purification and healing. He is typically depicted holding a vajra and a bell, symbolizing the cutting away of delusions and the resonance of divine truth. In this striking sculpture, Vajravidarana is shown holding a vishva vajra (the double vajra), a unique and powerful variation of the traditional iconography, which signifies ultimate protection and the dispelling of negative karma. Vajravidarana: The Supreme Purifier and Protector Vajravidarana is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the deity of spiritual purification, called upon to cleanse practitioners of defilements and negative influences. His vajra represents the indestructibility of truth, while his bell signifies the wisdom that resonates through purification rituals. In this sculpture, the presence of the vishva vajra, or double vajra, enhances his association with supreme protection, ensuring the destruction of all spiritual obstacles and afflictions. The figure’s powerful yet composed expression conveys a sense of unwavering resolve and divine authority. His posture, along with the carefully sculpted details of his robes and ornaments, highlights his function as a guardian against impurity. The inclusion of the vishva vajra rather than the usual single vajra reinforces his role as a supreme protector, capable of dispelling all forms of negativity and restoring balance. Symbolism of the Mantras and Aureole: Unlike deities that embody wisdom through duality, Vajravidarana’s iconography is centered on purification and exorcism. The aureole surrounding him is inscribed with sacred purification mantras rather than depictions of a consort. These mantras emphasize his function as a remover of obstacles and impurities, reinforcing his role in Buddhist healing rituals. The presence of the sacred inscriptions elevates the sculpture’s spiritual significance, making it a focal point for meditation and ritual purification. Practitioners often visualize Vajravidarana radiating purifying light, dissolving afflictions and negative karma. This theme is mirrored in the sculptural repetition of the purification symbols on the aureole, reinforcing the deity’s role as a divine cleanser. Gilt-Lacquered Bronze: The Artistry of Sino-Tibetan Metalwork: The craftsmanship of this monumental figure reflects the expertise of late 19th-century Sino-Tibetan metalwork, where traditional Tibetan themes were infused with Chinese artistic sensibilities. Cast in bronze and finished with a rich gilt lacquer, the statue has an otherworldly glow, giving it an ethereal, almost divine presence. The gilding process—applied with exceptional skill—gives the sculpture a striking luminosity that enhances the fine details of the facial features, flowing robes, jewelry, and other elements of the deity’s attire. The technique employed to create this figure speaks to the high level of craftsmanship that flourished during the late Qing Dynasty and early modern Tibetan art. The ornate details of the robes and the fine texture of the sculpture highlight the exceptional skill of the artisans who brought this work to life. The use of gold and lacquer not only reflects the preciousness of the sculpture but also its spiritual significance as an object meant to inspire reverence and meditation. An Ornamental Sculpture of Monumental Scale: Unlike smaller devotional objects, this sculpture is designed as an ornamental masterpiece, intended to make a grand visual and spiritual statement. Its monumental size allows it to dominate any space, offering a commanding presence that is both physically and symbolically impressive. In Buddhist practice, large sculptures of this nature are often placed in temples or meditation halls, where their imposing size and serene presence would encourage contemplation and devotion. The grand scale of the statue further amplifies the spiritual power it is meant to convey. As a representation of Vajravidarana, it is not only a physical object of beauty but also a conduit for meditation, purification, and enlightenment. The scale of the sculpture also emphasizes the divine stature of the deity, highlighting his importance in the Buddhist tradition as the ultimate force for spiritual cleansing and protection. Provenance: Acquired in China in circa 1900 1905 Private Buddhist Temple, Northeast, USA Private Sale Solomon Treasure...

"The Man Without a Rod №3" Bronze Sculpture 26x20x9in Ed. 3/8 by Sergii Shaulis Limited Edition 3/8 From "The man without a rod" series Approximate weight 77 lbs. The artist spent almost ten years of his life in the making of this eight-piece series. It is an introspective representation of what he calls absolute hopelessness. “It's about the emptiness of the soul, but it's also about starting anew; when you feel nothing but finding the power inside of you to stand up and move.” ABOUT ARTIST Born on 27 May 1985 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. From 2005 to 2011 studied at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, at the Faculty of "Fine Arts" specialty "Easel and monumental sculpture." Now studying postgraduate at Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts. Works are in private collections in Ukraine, Israel, Germany, USA, Australia, Finland, Holland, Spain, Belgium, England. Education 2002‑2005 Faculty of Engineering and Physics (NTU KhPI) 2005‑2011 Easel and monumental sculpture (KSADA) 2012-2016 postgraduate education (KSADA) Exhibitions 2007-15 City exhibition HONSKHU. Kharkiv. 2007-14 Ukrainian Exhibition KONSKHU. Kyiv. 2008-11 "The maestro and his students", KSADA. Kharkiv (Audience Award 2009) 2008 11 International Triennial of sculpture. Kyiv . 2009 “Male portrait”, gallery KSADA. Kharkiv . 2009 "You get SMS ", Kharkiv ( Grand Prix "The best sculpture project "). 2009 “Gogol-fest”, Museum Arsenal. Kyiv. 2016 "Corpus", Come in gallery, Kharkiv. 2016 KSADA "Loft", Kharkiv. 2017 “Art seasons”, M17. Kyiv. 2017 Gallery "Semiradskiy", Kharkiv. 2017 "Mundi contraria", M17. Kyiv. 2018 "More than sculpture", ArtUkraineGallery. Kyiv. 2018 “Auguste Rodin. "Premonition of the future...

This abstract diptych painting by Roger Mudre features a charcoal grey palette, with light circles loosely overlapping one another across each panel. ...

Portrait of Giosuè Carducci is an original modern artwork realized by Libero Andreotti in the first half of 20th century. Relief on copper plate. Includes frame. Signature on the ...

Artwork made with latex washes, enamel, birch, MDF & lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art ...

In this bronze sculpture the artist (unknown) has welded together a group of figures into a unified piece. These figures take on animal, and human characteristics, which is evident i...

Bronze on a marble base It bears Mayo's signature. Trademark Fondart - Lagana Napoli. “Of the first sculpture, a group of highly vigorous original artistry, all that remains is Ada...

This is an abstract Flora based hand made, cast sculpture done by Seena Donneson an acclaimed woman artist. A textured abstract bronze with deep, rich patina; The sculpture is signed...

This abstract painting by Roger Mudre features a cool blue and silver palette, with light circular shapes layered over one another and a horizontal texture. It transforms and shimmer...

Fennec seated, head turned by Edouard-Marcel SANDOZ (1881-1971) Bronze with a nuanced dark brown patina signed on the tail "E. Sandoz" cast by "Susse Frs Edts Paris" (with the found...

Unique; water-based enamel paint on paper bags

With this climbing wall you can conjure up an atmospheric ambience in your garden. The wall is ideal for planting all kinds of climbing plants. On the one hand, you can easily a privacy screen, e.g. from the neighbouring property, on the other hand, you can use this decorative element beautify your garden. This art piece will surely be an eye catcher in your yard! The garden wall is mounted on 2 round steel pins of 18 mm diameter. These are 1 meter long and are included. Hammer the round posts into the ground at the correct distance of 50 cm, Push the wall over it and you're done! We manufacture the garden walls in our own locksmith's shop. This means that we can also produce special designs, e.g. name plate with house...

Ball lamp d=28cm rust with oak base natural 20x20x48cm You will find here an exceptional as well as high quality lamp, which conjures up a beautiful shadow pattern on the wall or ce...

stainless steel wall sculpture

Beautiful contemporary oxidized sheet steel Garden Wall or privacy screen. Customization possible. With this garden wall you'll conjure up an atmospheric ambience in your garden. Id...

"Sacred Trove" Figurative Sculpture 12 x 12 in Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn Limited Edition 44 Carat Diamond Sculpture Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 Limited Edition - 3 Only The Sacred Tro...

Title: Composed Calmness Painting Equestrian Horse Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Energy Calm Blue This painting forms part of an artwork series called BLUE. I borrowed f...

Oil On Canvas "Still life with flowers and Chinese vase" By Julien Stappers Biography: Julien Stappers was a Belgian painter who was born in 1875. Stappers's work has been offered ...

#fahrenheit451, 2014 Neon and sheet metal 20 × 52 × 4 inches (50.8 × 132.1 × 10.2 cm) Edition 3/5 + 1AP 26 × 70 × 6 inches (66 × 177.8 × 15.2 cm) Editio...

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Palette II, Size: 30" x 72" x 4'' inch, ...

Rebecca Skinner’s “Erosion #1” was photographed on the shoreline of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. The textural beauty is natures own art form. The 18 x 12 inch abstract blac...

Charlotte Elizabeth has been working with paint professionally for over fifteen years. Elizabeth’s training in theatre design preceded a busy career as a Theatrical Scenic Artist in ...

Artist: Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) Title: The Flautist Year: 1990 Medium: Bronze Sculpture, Signature and number inscribed Edition: 10/15 Size: 20.5 in. x 8 in. x 8 in. (52....

RIL Warrior is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Walter Peter Brenner, dimensions are 80 × 80 × 40 cm (31.5 × 31.5 × 15.8 in). This sculpture is part of a limited edition of...

King Louis XIV, one of France's greatest monarchs, sits confidently astride a prancing steed in this bronze equestrian statue. The extraordinary work is a reduction of the portrait of the Sun King by François Girardon, one of the most noted and influential sculptors of the period. Looking back to the great masterpieces of antiquity, Girardon took his inspiration from the seminal ancient Roman marble of Marcus Aurelius, now in the Musei Capitoline (Rome). Louis XIV is thus portrayed here as a conquering Roman hero, his costume adorned with many neoclassical motifs, hand outstretched in a gesture of command. The result is an imposing royal portrait of power and absolute authority that pays homage to one of the most important sovereigns in French history. It was in 1685, at the very height of his rule, when Louis XIV commissioned the monumental bronze of himself from the great Girardon. As sculptor to the king, Girardon was a key figure in the decoration of the gardens at the Château de Versailles, and he was later commissioned to complete several important royal...

These bronze penny loafers were cast from the original stone carving sold in 2010. I had a well loved pair of penny loafers in the 1970s that I used to wear all the time. They were a classic and comfortable shoe and they remind me of the good old days when I was young...

Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) Antiboree Gold and Enamel Brooch, 1963 18k gold textured brooch designed by Georges Braque, a rare 18ct gold textured brooch from 1963, a bird flyi...

The Trumpeter represents the very embodiment of joy. With a thousand nuances of form, from her outstretched fingers to the carefree tilt of her head, she conveys a sense of youth and...

Shot on a dramatic plateau high above the Atlantic Ocean north of Lisbon, Portugal. Available in a wide variety of size, mount, print and framing options.

Matt Devine is a self-taught sculptor working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum and bronze. Born and raised in New England, Devine moved to California in 1995, where he learned t...

Larry Mohr, American (1921 - 2013) Painted Metal Sculpture Abstract Construction Hand signed, dated and titled (signature is a bit faint) Bars II Sketch 1982 Dimensions: 18.5" x 24....

PROF. ERNST SEGER 1868 Neurode - 1939 Berlin STANDING SEAMSTRESS Very rare bronze with exceptional figure representation. Bronze, dark patinated, on a square marble base (H. 3 cm)....

Multifaceted Copper Enamel Tiles Abstract by N.G. Bloome Enameled Copper panels "Picasso" esq by an unknown artist. N.G. Bloome (American, 20th C). Uniq...

Large Runner is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Yann Guillon, dimensions including metal base are 120 × 60 × 80 cm (47.2 × 23.6 × 31.5 in). The sculpture is signed and num...

This piece titled "Hotel with Arrow" is original artwork made from paper, basswood, acrylic, anamel, watercolor, pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures approx. 12”h x 18”w x 6”d....

This piece titled "Anna's Pizza" is original artwork made from paper, basswood, plaster, acrylic, enamel, watercolor, wire, pvc, pins, pastel, inkjet prints by Drew Leshko. This piec...

This figurative ceramic and bronze bust sculpture highlights a fragmented surface that evokes repair, continuity and embodied memory. Part of the Xentes series by Spanish sculptor Óscar Aldonza...

This piece titled "Phresh Pot" is original artwork made from paper, acrylic, enamel, pastel, wire, chain, aluminum, inkjet prints, pvc by Drew Leshko. This piece measures 9”h x 1”w x...

Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstraction, he does not merely manipula...

This piece titled "Jesus Saves" is original artwork made from paper, inkjet print, enamel, wire, chain, aluminum tube, pastel by Drew Leshko. This piece measures approx. 18”h x 12.75...

Georges Charpentier, French (1937 - 2024) - Dancing Woman, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Bronze Sculpture with gold patina on wooden base, signature and numbering inscribed at base, Ed...

Mathew , Platinum Palladium print on Arches Platine paper from Ian Sanderson, unframed. Edition 1 of 12 plus 2 AP ( small Size ) Portrait of a charismatic man, shirtless, pr...

This piece is part of an ongoing series exploring the use of space, composition and keeping it relatively unfussy. The use of that space then dictates the shape of the animal. I woul...

The Archangel Michael (after the one by Rubliev in the Tretyakov Gallery-Moscow). This icon is an original work by the Viennese iconographer Oliver Samsinger. According to the artis...

This early albumen silver print from an imperial plate was printed prior to 1876, when it was included in an album compiled at the Centennial Expositio...

oil and gold leaf on wood panel

A magnificent new oil painting by the great Giancarlo Impiglia that harnesses the rough, reflective quality of aluminum for an entirely unique aesthetic. Born in Rome, Impiglia mov...

Rebecca Skinner’s “Erosion #3” was photographed on the shoreline of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. The 12 x 18 inch black and white photo with satin finish is infused directly into metal making it waterproof and easy to clean. This frameless metal print hangs easily with a float mount and the artist’s signature is located on the back. With breathtaking depth and amazing detail “Erosion #3” makes an excellent addition to your home or office. The textural beauty is natures own art form. Edition of 5. This image is also available upon request as an acid-free, archival, paper print. Traditional prints are done on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta Paper featuring a 100% cotton base with a very finely textured gloss surface finish. Abandoned buildings serve as the focus of Boston-based Rebecca Skinner’s most recent series of photographs. Skinner studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, RI. Artscope, BostonVoyager and Upworthy are just a few publications that have featured her widely shown work. Skinner is represented by Fountain Street...

This sculptural work depicts a dramatic scene of a struggle between a mighty eagle and a snake. The eagle, a symbol of strength, courage and victory, has spread its wings wide, demon...

Arieh Merzer (Israeli, 1905-1966) Copper relief sculpture panel in gilt frame Framed dimensions 18 X 26.25, copper 14.5 X 22.5 Arieh Merzer ...

Ceravolo was introduced to Lichtenstein at a museum show in 1995, at that show, Lichtenstein and Ceravolo discussed the fact that Andy Warhol had painted portraits of Roy in the 1970...

Synthesis V is a wall sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price. This sculpture is made of resin, tar, acrylic, steel, LED, dimensions are 28 × 145.6 × 84.2 cm (11 × 57.3 × 33.1 in)...

This hand-warming hibachi fire bowl is finished in black lacquer, adorned with gold maki-e depicting paulownia leaves and slender bamboo intertwining in graceful harmony. The flowing...

Peter Keil's textured painting on canvas. Signed and dated 1997. This one is stunning in person. Background paint is textured on the canvas. Amazing gilt frame with a textured fabric...

Title: "After 77 Years, Again in Fear?" - Mixed Media Assemblage on Canvas Discover the powerful and thought-provoking artwork "After 77 Years, Again in Fear?" by acclaimed contempo...

Abstract art experiments with the use of texture, tone, and light perception. Through abstract works, the artist expresses her feelings rather than particular objects or scenes. Wit...