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Bronze Sculpture – El Gato – in the style of Fernando Botero
By Fernando Botero
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture of a cat, El Gato, by Fernando Botero, exemplifies his iconic volumetric
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Swan Sculpture in ruby pink Murano glass, by Formia Venice in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 22 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Swan with crystal details, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, pink Swan with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 15 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Swan Sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan bird Sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 19 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
GIUMAN Murano Glass Unique Big Tiger Sculpture Made in Italy Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
.
Entirely mouth-blown and hand-modeled, the piece captures the dynamic tension of the animal in motion: the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Geese in Flight Sculpture on Driftwood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Sheeted Brass Geese In Flight Sculpture On Driftwood Base
Wood Pot has signature Weber '86
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Daniel Chassin, Eagle, sculpture in gilt brass, 1995
By Daniel Chassin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Polished soldered gilt brass sculpture figuring an eagle, which takes flight, with wings slightly
Category
1990s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Black Horses Sculptures Made in Italy Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking pair of Murano glass horse sculptures by Venetian master Giorgio Giuman, rendered in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Art Sculpture Lion in Egg Hatching Mexico
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Small ceramic art sculpture with a lion in egg hatching.
Small realistic lion hatching egg
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
This small sculpture of an African serval cat captures the feline’s quiet elegance and elusive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rhinoceros Sculpture in Resin from the 1990s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
large Rhinoceros sculpture in resin from the 1990s.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$1,247 Sale Price
30% Off
Original Art Deco sculpture in marble circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Art Deco marble sculpture circa 1930;
Direct carving
the tail has been glued back on
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Small ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
This small sculpture of an African serval cat captures the feline’s quiet elegance and elusive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture of an Elephant in Patinated Bronze, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an elephant in patinated bronze, 20th century.
Sculpture of an elephant in patinated
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fish Sculpture in Travertine Marble by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Berlin, BE
Fish Sculpture in Travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli
Fish sculpture made of travertine
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Fish Sculpture in Travertine Marble by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Berlin, BE
Fish sculpture in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli.
Fish sculpture made of travertine
Category
Vintage 1970s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Fish Sculpture in Travertine Marble by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Berlin, BE
Fish sculpture in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli.
Fish sculpture made of travertine
Category
Vintage 1970s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Fish Sculpture in Travertine Marble by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Berlin, BE
Fish sculpture in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli.
Fish sculpture made of travertine
Category
Vintage 1970s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
GIUMAN Citrine Topaz Murano Glass Rearing Horse Sculpture Made in Italy in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking Murano glass sculpture by master Giuman, depicting a rearing horse rendered in a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Sculpture Giraffe in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful animal sculpture in the shape of a giraffe by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Brass Hummingbird in Flight Sculpture by Joaquin Tinta
By Joaquin Tinta
Located in Southampton, NJ
Spanish name: Colibrí de Rama, Translation: Branch Hummingbird
Handmade polished brass hummingbird with abstract embossed and engraved detail. This unique design can be displayed as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
GIUMAN Murano Green Glass Big Dragon Sculpture Made in Italy, Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Dragon Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Dimensions: L 28 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
GIUMAN Murano Amber Glass Big Dragon Sculpture Made in Italy, Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Dragon Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Dimensions: L 39 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
GIUMAN Orange Murano Glass Big Dragon Sculpture Made in Italy Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Dragon Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Dimensions: L 44 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
become the very reason for its decline. In this sculpture, that paradox is frozen in bronze: resilience
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lalique Signed Frosted Crystal Dove in Flight Sculpture, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Lalique in France.
Impressive frosted sculptural figure of a dove in flight; engraved design on widespread wings. Raised on a pedes...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Rembrandt Bugatti Proud Bird in Taste – Bronze Sculpture on Marble
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti is a remarkable example of 20th-century
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
sculptures made in Italy and we have hundreds of items made by the greatest Italian manufacturers from the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
GIUMAN signed Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
or partly hidden.
We are specialized in vintage lighting and Murano glass sculptures made in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Venezia, IT
it’s faded or partly hidden.
We are specialized in vintage lighting and Murano glass sculptures made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorilla Kong Black Sculpture in Black Matt Resine Orlinski
By Richard Orlinksi
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gorilla kong black all in black
matte resin. Limited edition of 8 pieces,
numerated 3/8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture - Limited Edition of 24
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
“In Step” is a very personal piece for me — a bronze sculpture that captures the quiet tenderness
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Rhinoceros Head Sculpture in Fiberglass, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage rhinoceros head sculpture in fiberglass, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
1940s Amber Lion Sculpture in Pâte de Verre
By Daum
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1940s Solid Amber Glass Lion
was created using the pâte de verre (glass paste) technique with translucent and varying colored amber crystal glass with fine detailing
Small lit...
Category
Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Rat / Rodent Carving / Sculpture in Rosewood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century rat / rodent carving / sculpture in rosewood, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
White Parrot Sculpture in Hand-Painted Porcelain and Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture white parrot all handcrafted in
porcelain. Hand-painted and with details
in solid bronze.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
cultures to create a variety of things, from simple household items to elaborate sculptures, like this
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture in plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dansk International Designs Ltd.
Small sculpture in plated silver.
Rare sculpture, sold to Japan
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Ceramic large Pangolin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Duck Sculpture in White Fenicio Murano glass with pink details, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Elegant Murano glass sculpture depicting a stylized duck, handcrafted in Italy using the fenicio
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Couple of dancers Sculpture in Blue and Black Murano glass, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
This captivating pair of Murano glass sculptures depicts a dancing couple frozen in motion—an ode
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Duckling bird Sculpture in Blue Murano glass with crystal base, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Duckling Sculpture in Blue Murano glass with crystal base, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 11 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Toucan bird Sculpture in Grey Murano frosted glass italian art design in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Toucan Sculpture in Grey Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 15 cm x
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Big Black Shark Sculpture artistic Murano glass Vintage made in Italy in stock
By G. Campanella
Co.
Located in Venezia, IT
Shark Sculpture in Black Murano glass with Silver details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 21 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Shark Sculpture in Crystal Murano glass with shades of blue, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Shark Sculpture in Crystal Murano glass with shades of blue, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 23 cm x
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano glass Fish Sculpture in amethyst, blue and orange, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Fish Sculpture in amethyst, blue and orange Murano glass, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 28 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Papier Mâché Cat Sculpture in Black and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A black and white papier mâché kitten sculpture. This fun figurine depicts a cat with white paws
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Paper
Duck Sculpture silky Pink Murano glass original vintage, made in Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Duck Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with White details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 10 cm x H 25
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Swan Sculpture in Crystal Murano glass with Pink details, vintage Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Crystal Murano glass with Pink details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 18 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Swan Sculpture Coral Pink Murano glass original vintage, made in Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 23 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Swan Sculpture in Pink silk Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swan Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with Crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 21 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Abstract Ram Sculpture Clad In Miniature Glass Mosaic
Located in Chicago, IL
Detailed abstract ram sculpture with thousands of tiny tiles in lavender, turquoise and mirrored
Category
Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures
Monkey Sculptures in Walnut, Venetian School, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of monkey figures carved from walnut as torchbearers. The monkeys in Venetian costume are sitting on high stylised rocks and are designed in the same way.
Category
Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Big dolphin Sculpture in vintage Murano glass by Formia Venezia, Italy, in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, white dolphin with crystal details, Italy, in stock
Dimensions: L 15 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Blue Swan Sculpture in Murano glass by Formia Venezia, made in Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, blue swan with crystal details, Italy
Dimensions: L 15 cm x H 30 cm x D
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hammered Brass Fish Sculpture 1950
s Made In Germany
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, hammered brass fish decorative sculpture. Well made, thick brass, ca' 1950's, Germany.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Flamingo sculpture in Murano ruby pink glass, by Formia Murano in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Flamingo sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 14 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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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.
- 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.
- 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 AnswerGlenn 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022In sculptures, relief work is a term for details on a work of art. It describes three-dimensional forms that extend from a flat surface. A piece shows off low or high relief depending on how far the three-dimensional elements protrude. Shop a selection of relief sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The difference between a painting and a sculpture comes down to its format. A painting is a two-dimensional work of art made by applying paint to a surface, such as canvas, with tools like paint brushes and palette knives. A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art that may be carved, cast, molded or assembled. Explore a wide range of paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is male torso sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Male torso sculpture is a type of three-dimensional artwork that depicts a nude male body from the neck to the waist. Its purpose is generally to show off the anatomy of the body. Shop a collection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is a tree sculpture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Topiary is the term for trees that are sculpted into shapes and sometimes even characters. Some people refer to this type of art as living sculptures or living art. Shop a collection of topiary-inspired pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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