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Antique Marble Eagle Statue in Veined Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
A striking 19th-century marble sculpture of an eagle, carved from beautifully veined grey-and-black
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small hand-carved/tooled figurine or paperweight of a goat. The devils Pet executed in pale light green jade gemstone. Made in Asia during the 1970s or earlier.
Measurements: 6.5...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
1930s French Masterwork: “Horse Heads in Motion" Terracotta by Irénée Rochard
By Irénée Rochard, Editions Reveyrolis
Located in Bochum, NRW
An iconic Art Deco sculpture, titled "Vers le But", by renowned French sculptor Irénée Rochard
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano glass owl, Italy, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass owl, Italian production circa 1970s.
Very good condition, normal signs of time, no breaks, see photos.
Dimensions: H= 31 cm; W= 19 cm; D= 15 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
intricate detailing and a variety of colors that bring out the character and elegance of the animal.
In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century English Vintage Bulldog Footstool in Leather by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of leather pig footstools to elephants, donkeys, and rhinoceros. The animals were stocked by
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
20th Century English Vintage Elephant Footstool in Leather by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
footstools to elephants, donkeys, and rhinoceros. The animals were stocked by Abercrombie and Fitch during
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese wooden animal sculptures often include dogs, cats, rabbits, bears, tigers, and sparrows, pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Kudu Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
tribute to the graceful kudu antelope, an animal deeply admired in African culture. Though the exact
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Heavy Metal Dove Bird In Flight on Textured Base
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This sculpture depicts a bird in mid-flight, with graceful, sweeping wings and a streamlined body
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Lion XIV Century in Stone
Located in Madrid, ES
Gothic Lion XIV century in stone.
16th Century stone carved lion. He has a lot of wear from time but looks better in person than on the photos. Measures: 30x20x15 cm.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Lladró Porcelain Figurine "Small Partridge" in Stoneware, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Benalmadena, ES
renowned sculptor Salvador Debón. Produced between 1978 and 1981, this sculpture stands out for its
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Murano Glass Horse in Green and Topaz
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Great Colors, Great Vintage and a Great Murano Glass Horse Sculpture. This horse gallops with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Valérie Courtet, Otter in chamotte and glazed stoneware. Contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
(see photos), original stamped sculpture.
Contemporary French work.
Dimensions : H 41 x W 20 x D 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Masterful Pair of Italian Lions in Bronze Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, proportionate and of considerable weight.
Special and accurate anatomical care of the animals.
They are in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Terracotta Elephant in Blue Colors
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Very Decorative terracotta elephant in a variety of Blue Colors,
Oriental Decorations,can be used as a decorative object as wel as a side table or stool.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Royal Copenhagen, Lion Cub in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Lion cub in porcelain
Number 2596.
Measures 10 x 15 cm.
In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Dragon, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Dragon Trainers.
This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care.
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,250 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Cantilevered brass fox Edizioni Molto, handcrafted in Italy.
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted sculpture in brass plate, made in Italy, its dimensions are 49x20x8 cm.
It represents a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pelican in Teak by Zoo-Line, 1970
s
By Zoo-Line
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Carved teak pelican sculpture from Japan by Zooline. The pelican's top beak opens and closes like a
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Pair of walking pheasants in silver with reliefs and applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Pair of walking pheasants in silver with reliefs and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Estrela. Weight: 169.59 grams. Dimensions: 4.3cmx25.5cm. Conten...
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
$875 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Ytiga NOUMATA Rare Sèvres “Rooster” in New Hard-Paste Porcelain, 1915
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Ytiga Noumata
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Noumata studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, specializing in realistic zoomorphic sculpture
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Giraffe with Butterfly, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Giraffe in a modern way. The animal is gently painted
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$4,857 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Unicorn with Carrot, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an unicorn in a modern way. The animal has got a carrot as
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,901 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an hippo in a modern way. The animal has got a birds all
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,533 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Set of pheasants (couple) in silver with reliefs and applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of pheasants (couple) in silver with reliefs and applications. Metal:. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 516.93 grams (Set of pheasants). Dimensions: 15cmx35c...
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
$2,250 Sale Price / set
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Model in plaster of a rhinoceros by Han Rhem
By Han Rehm
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
later sculpture in bronze.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Valérie Courtet. Fennec in enameled stoneware. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Valérie Courtet, by.
Fennec in greige-colored enameled stoneware.
Work of a French artist. Unique work.
Dimensions: H 33 x W 18 x D 24 cm
Reference: LS6422959P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Valérie Courtet, Otter in chamotte and glazed stoneware. Contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
(see photos), original stamped sculpture.
Contemporary French work.
Dimensions : H 41 x W 20 x D 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scultura in ceramica Goldscheider raffigurante un cervo
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Milano, IT
L’opera è di ottima fattura, senza alcun tipo di imperfezione e non è stata oggetto di restauro. Essa raffigura un cervo adulto con due grandi corna e il manto della colorazione tipi...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Anatra in vetro di Murano di Licio Zanetti, Anni
80
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Anatra in vetro di Murano di Licio Zanetti, Made in Italy, Anni '80.
Bellissima e Grande Anatra in vetro di Murano bianco con sfumature di colore verde e celeste. E' presente il marc...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Deco Bird in Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Deco Bird in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Teak
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Cou...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Bear in Italian Ceramic Albisola, 1940
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bear in Italian ceramic Albisola, 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$746 Sale Price
30% Off
Valérie Courtet, Otter in chamotte and glazed stoneware. Contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
(see photos), original stamped sculpture.
Contemporary French work
Dimensions : H 41 x L 20 x P 20 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Terracotta Cat With Glass Eyes, In The Style Of Goldscheider, Circa 1900
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Bilzen, BE
eyes, a hallmark of fine Austrian animal sculpture from this period, adding remarkable depth and a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Scultura in Ceramica "Gatto Mantellato" di Piero Fornasetti Anni 50
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Scultura in ceramica 'Gatto Mantellato', realizzata da Piero Fornasetti negli anni '50
Ø cm 30 Ø cm 17 h cm 12
Il Gatto Mantellato è un pezzo da collezione molto ambito, originariam...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal, Germany. Cockatoo in porcelain. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, Germany.
Cockatoo in porcelain. Art Deco style.
Model: K654
Dating: Ca. 1930s.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 25.0 cm. x W 15.0 cm.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bing
Grøndahl Rooster Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
By Bing
Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturalistically glazed rooster in porcelain by Bing & Grondahl in Denmark. Based upon a antique dessin this particular example was made circa 1970. Decoration number 2192. The condi...
Category
20th Century Danish High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Eagle in Flight with Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Eagle in Flight with Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Eagle in Flight st...
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,060 / item
Bronze Eagles in Flight with Marble Base
Located in Annville, PA
Graceful even when standing still the Bronze Eagles in Flight with Marble Base is a striking addition to any setting. Using traditional lost wax casting methods the Eagles in Flight ...
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,095 / item
Large embossed brass parrot, handcrafted in Italy, Edizioni Molto.
Located in Roma, RM
sculptures, artisanally made in Italy in a limited edition.
Produced with precision and detail, these
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Silver mustard pot in the form of an owl
By George Fox
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine and rare Edwardian silver mustard pot in the form of an owl by George Fox, London 1906.
With original coloured glass eyes, silver liner and mustard spoon with handle in ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Silver-plated Metal Rhinoceros Sculpture 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Silver-plated metal rhinoceros sculpture, made in the 1980s
Ø cm 30 Ø cm 8 h cm 15
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$473 Sale Price
58% Off
Porcelain flamingo in pink, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for Nymphenburg
Category
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A real original piece of articulated sculpture by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Length: 4.93"
Width
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Metal Owl in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1821 Hand crafted metal owl in style of Curtis Jere
Larger version available see 1798b
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$280 Sale Price
30% Off
"Bucranium," a sculpture made of white Carrara marble
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, high relief, bas-relief, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, high relief battle, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, carved high relief, ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
CERAMIC BASSANO - Black Panther - Made in ITALY 1960
By Bassano
Located in Milano, IT
LARGE BASSANO CERAMIC, depicting black panther, fire-glazed.
In perfect condition, original MADE IN ITALY 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Blue Swans in Murano
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of blue swans in Murano.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$900 / set
DAUM France crystal sculpture. Shell. France, 1990s
By Daum
Located in Torino, IT
Crystal sculpture
DAUM France
Shell.
ORIGIN
France
PERIOD
1990s
MARK
DAUM France
The Daum France glassworks is a historic French manufacture of artistic crystal, founded in Nancy ...
Category
1990s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
DAUM France crystal sculpture. Penguin. France, 1990s
By Daum
Located in Torino, IT
Crystal sculpture
DAUM France
Penguin.
ORIGIN
France
PERIOD
1990s
MARK
DAUM France
The Daum France glassworks is a historic French manufacture of artistic crystal, founded in Nanc...
Category
1990s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
French Decorative Horse in Moleskin with Saddle and Harness, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
realism. The craftsmanship reflects the refined artistry of mid-century decorative sculpture—graceful
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cotton
French Decorative Horse in Moleskin with Saddle and Harness, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
realism. The craftsmanship reflects the refined artistry of mid-century decorative sculpture—graceful
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cotton
French Decorative Horse in Moleskin with Saddle and Harness, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
realism. The craftsmanship reflects the refined artistry of mid-century decorative sculpture—graceful
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cotton, Wood
French Decorative Horse in Moleskin with Saddle and Harness, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
realism. The craftsmanship reflects the refined artistry of mid-century decorative sculpture—graceful
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cotton
French Decorative Horse in Moleskin with Saddle and Harness, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
realism. The craftsmanship reflects the refined artistry of mid-century decorative sculpture—graceful
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Suede, Cotton
Statua vintage in ceramica Dalmata con cucciolo
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissima statua vintage in ceramica Dalmata con cucciolo anno 1970.
Questa bellissima Statua in ceramica è decorata a craquele, usata, e prodotta in Italia negli anni 1970.
Ogge...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$947 Sale Price
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Animals In Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of animals in sculpture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, every item from our selection of animals in sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of animals in sculpture, we have 662 options in-stock, while there are 145 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of animals in sculpture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of animals in sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Mosche Bianche and Lalique produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Animals In Sculpture?
The average selling price for a piece of animals in sculpture at 1stDibs is $1,542, while they’re typically $53 on the low end and $101,825 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
Questions About Animals In Sculpture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The most famous animal sculptor of all time is arguably Antoine-Louis Barye. The French artist was acclaimed not only for his skill but also as the founder of what became known as the French Animalier School. Barye's specialty was wild game such as lions, tigers and elephants, but he also created equestrian groups and mythological figures, typically in bronze. In order to realistically depict animal anatomy, he spent much time at the Jardin des Plantes menagerie in Paris. Explore a variety of Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rosa Bonheur painted animals because she had a deep love for them. The French artist also produced realistic sculptures depicting various animals. Animals were a part of her daily life, as she had many pets, including lions, sheep, horses and gazelles. You'll find a range of Rosa Bonheur art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024What sculpture is worth the most will vary over time as pieces continue to come up for auction and break existing records. Some of the most expensive sculptures ever sold at auction include Alberto Giacometti pieces. His L'Homme au doigt fetched $141.3 million at auction, while his L'Homme qui marche I and The Chariot sold for $104.3 and $101.1 million, respectively. Explore a large selection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is additive sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In additive sculpture — as opposed to subtractive sculpture, such as statues carved from stone — materials like clay or wax are built up to create a form.
- What is a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- What is a metal sculpture?1 Answer
Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process. - What is abstract sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
- What are sculptures in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In art, sculptures are three-dimensional works of art made by hand or with various tools and machinery. Bronze, marble, plaster, wood and stone are among the most traditional materials for sculptures. However, artists may also incorporate found objects, paper, fabric and other items into their work. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of sculptures.
- What is geometric sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
- What is contemporary sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When referring to artwork, contemporary simply means “the art of today”, or artwork that was produced in the second half of the 20th century onward. This term extends to all art, including sculptures. You’ll find a variety of contemporary sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are illusion sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an alabaster sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An alabaster sculpture is one that is made out of alabaster, which is a soft white or translucent stone. A variety of gypsum, alabaster is described as fine-grained and marble-like. On 1stDibs, find a collection of alabaster sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sculpture series?2 AnswersLa ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021For bronze sculptures, a series is the limited number (eight plus four artist's proofs, in French legislation) of numbered specimens which qualify as original editions.Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021A sculpture series can mean a body of work created by an artist that is similar in design, style and media. A limited edition bronze sculpture or casting in another material (resin, concrete, plaster, etc.) are made from the same mold. The patina or color may differ but each work has been assigned a number in the series.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A freestanding sculpture is one capable of standing on its own. It differs from reliefs and installed works, which are attached to a wall or other surface. Some famous examples of freestanding sculptures include Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. On 1stDibs, find a selection of freestanding sculptures.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In sculpture, perspective refers to how a piece fits into the space around it and what a viewer sees when they look at it from different angles. This differs from perspective in painting and drawing, which describes how to add depth to make two-dimensional objects seem three-dimensional. Find a wide variety of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is organic sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
- Can tusk be used for sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
- Does KAWS make his sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, does make his own art. He admits he has a regimented schedule now that he has children, and finds that this has made him more productive, allowing him to focus on sculptures and paintings in the mornings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How KAWS makes his sculptures varies. The New Jersey-born artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly works with a variety of materials, including fiberglass, wood and bronze. By mixing up his techniques and experimenting with different mediums, KAWS can incorporate various colors and textures into his sculptures, figures and toys, and continues to innovate his practice.
In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable (and counterfeiters have since taken notice).
In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Find authentic KAWS art on 1stDibs. - How much is a marble sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The cost of a marble sculpture will vary depending on the size, artistic time, warehouse space, engineering and administration. Since marble is rarer it is more expensive than other types of rocks used for sculpture. On 1stDibs you will find figurative, abstract, still-life and nude marble sculptures starting from a range of $200 and upward.
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