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Large Metal Owl in the style of Curtis Jere
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1798b Large hand crafted metal in the style of Curtis Jere
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
OIVA TOIKKA. Glass figure signed in Nuutajärvi, Finland
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Toikka birds are handmade in Finland (Nuutajarvi) in a glass village that is over two hundred years old.
Each piece is handmade, there are variations such as size and colors, no two...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Horse Head Stirrup Cup in Porcelain with Silver Plated Collar England
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine quality vintage Bloor China porcelain Horse stirrup cup with silver coloured rim, well moulded with a cunning expression. In lovely condition without wear or damage.
Size inch...
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Salt Shaker in the Style of Mauro Manetti
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Salt shaker in the style of Mauro Manetti
Bird sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Murano glass lobster attributed to Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milano, IT
The transparent and red Murano glass sculpture, with gold glass insertions, depicts a subject from the animal kingdom, specifically a lobster. The object was made pincer forged and i...
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Lattimo Gold Venetian Figurines 18th-Century Style made in Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
porcelain — lends these sculptures their soft, porcelain-like luminosity, historically prized for its purity
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Red Yellow fish, ceramic centerpiece. Handmade in Italy. Bespoke 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is delighted to add these wonderful fish to its collection. All the fish are handmade and made to measure: choose your favorite colors and shapes! Our artisans can als...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Exceptional "Elephant in Plaster" 1931 World
s Fair
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional elephant in plaster
1931 World's Fair
This extraordinary elephant was on display at the entrance of the Indochina pavilion.
Historical piece
Beautiful condition
Meas...
Category
Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Murano blown glass terrier dog sculpture
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
The terrier dog sculpture is made of blown and stapled Murano glass mixed with gold dust, then colored red and white on the eyes, tongue, and nose.
The object is attributed to Ercol...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Slag Glass
Wild Geese in Lucite Obelisk after Alessandro Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Immaculate and intensely clear obelisk-form sculpture of a wildlife scene with geese, ducks
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Sturgeon in silver-plated metal and tin - Mauro Manetti - c. 1970 - Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Madrid, España
Sturgeon in silver-plated metal and tin - Mauro Manetti - c. 1970 - Italy
Dimensions: 24 x 40 x 17 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tin
1990s Naturalistic Replica of a Bronze Crocodile Skull in Bone Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze sculpture that realistically reproduces a crocodile skull in aged bone-tone bronze. It
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Statuette of a greyhound in plaster by Pierre-Jules Mêne, France circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
to live from his art: sculpture. In order to live, he must practice trades that are not very related
Category
Antique 1850s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Sculpted Elephant in Polished Pink and Beige Marble
Located in Antwerp, BE
A modern work of art of a sculpted elephant in polished pink and beige marble. Not signed.
Height 38 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Lalique 1950s Crystal Sparrow Shaped Paperweight
By Lalique
Located in Milano, MI
Satin crystal sparrow-shaped paperweight by Lalique, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 12 Ø cm 7 h cm 7
Lalique Crystals were the brainchild of René Lalique, a French jeweler and glassmaker....
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Metal Sculpture of Dog Italy 1960 Brutalist
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Metal Sculpture of Dog Italy 1960 Brutalist
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$413 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary
Tweety Decorative Bird CS1
by Noom, Natural Ashwood, In Stock
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent piece that delightfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Contemporay Tweety Decorative Bird CS2 by Noom, Brown Ashwood, In stock
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent piece that delightfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Contemporary
Tweety Decorative Bird CS3
by Noom, Black Ashwood, In stock
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, IDF
.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent piece that delightfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Marine Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$2,794 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Naturalistic Contemporary Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$4,310 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Flowers Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$3,079 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of antique English sterling silver pheasant models made in 1925
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925, this Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Pheasants, are very early for British hallmarked examples, and have removable heads in the style of the earlier ...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of cocks in glass bicolor circa 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of cocks in glass bicolor circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS3 in Black Stained Ashwood by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent piece that delightfully
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
"Amber" Jellifish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,600 Sale Price / item
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2 "Abissi" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Design, 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mindfulness Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$9,770 Sale Price / item
25% Off
"Mars" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$6,040 Sale Price / item
40% Off
"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$3,363 Sale Price / item
20% Off
"Lemon!" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
"Violet" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, centerpiece
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Butterfly Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design, 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$7,698 Sale Price / item
18% Off
"Transparent Vessel", Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$5,773 Sale Price / item
25% Off
"Her Majesty", Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,720 Sale Price / item
30% Off
"Little Green" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
"Abissi" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design, 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The spe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$6,661 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Bronze Group Birds In Flight By Jane Barnes
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful image of three birds in flight. Modeled in a modern image with movement and grace. Rich brown patina mounted on wood base. Signed Jane Barnes and dated 1994 in an edition o...
Category
1990s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Persian Cat in Wool from Sysslebäck Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
'Miniature' life-like interpretation of a Persian cat. Its executed in natural wool and is entirely hand-crafted. It has a small leather patch saying Sysslebäck indicating that is wa...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit Figurine in Polished Brass
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small rabbit figurine in brass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pegasus Contemporary Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$2,736 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modernist Bull Figurine by Viljo Mäkinen in Red Clay
Brass, Finland 1960s
By Kupittaan Savi
Located in Helsinki, FI
modernist ceramics created for Kupittaan Savi. His works often distilled animals and figures into bold yet
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
the nurturing bond found in African animal families. Decorated in vibrant hues of black, blue, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dinosaur Egg In the Style of God for Nature
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fossilized dinosaur egg.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
1970s Modernist Blue Murano Glass Tropical Fish in the Manner of Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
exceptional quality and vibrant colors. This tropical fish sculpture exemplifies the mastery of glassblowing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hjorth, Bornholm. Three bear musicians in stoneware. Brown glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hjorth, Bornholm.
Three bear musicians in stoneware.
Brown glaze. Handmade.
Mid 1900s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 6.0 cm. x W 5.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Large Mid Century modern Figurune, Horses in porcelain by Aldo Tura , Milan
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
About this statue and its Creator ALDO TURA
Born in 1909, the designer-producer Aldo Tura founded his production house in 1939 in Lombardy. Working between the Art Deco and Modernist...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hjorth, Bornholm. Five bear musicians in white glazed stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hjorth, Bornholm.
Five bear musicians in white glazed stoneware.
Handmade.
Mid 1900s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions approx: H 6.0 cm x W 5.0 cm each
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
A Beautiful Pair of Italian Murano Ducks in Sunset Palette, Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Hollywood Regency Period Italian Murano Ducks in Sunset Palette
This elegant pair of Murano glass ducks features gracefully elongated necks and clear, rounded be...
Category
Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Fish in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s Italian Production
Located in Parma, IT
Large glazed ceramic fish Italian production 1960s.
Hand-decorated ceramic with airbrush decoration.
In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernistic Mythical Horse Figurine by Viljo Mäkinen in Red Clay, Finland 1960s
By Kupittaan Savi
Located in Helsinki, FI
often portrayed huans, animals and figures with a witty, stylized edge, distilling form into essential
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Three Colored Fish in Lucite by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
technological movement in Brazilian art and a Pioneer in making Kinetic sculptures. In the late 40th (1949) he
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Heron in Sterling Silver gold plated with malachite egg by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
excellent craftsmen in our workshop in Porto, Portugal.
This animal sculpture is a unique piece due to his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Heron in Sterling Silver gold plated with malachite egg by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
excellent craftsmen in our workshop in Porto, Portugal.
This animal sculpture is a unique piece due to his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
1970s Italian Bird in Red Veined Murano Crystal
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Italian Bird in Red Veined Murano Crystal.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kay Bojesen Monkey Small Model In Teak
Limba - DBU Men
s National Team
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Kay Bojesen monkey, small model in teak and limba. DBU Herrelandsholdet limited edition. Classic Danish design icon.
— Origin: Denmark
— Designer: Kay Bojesen
— Model: Monkey, small...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue
A handsome piece made in patinated iron and standing on a plinth, the dog is fully 3 Dimensional and looks great from all sides
He is in very goo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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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.
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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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Are bronze sculptures cast?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
- 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.
- 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.
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