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Norwegian Norway Mid-Century Teak Bear Sculpture In Manner of Arne Tjomsland
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Studio City, CA
figures in the 1950s and '60s, The wood sculpture is marked on the base "Genuine Teak. Made in Norway
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Roberto Rigon Ceramic Figurine Rhino 1970s Artistic Sculpture Made in Italy
By Roberto Rigon
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
sculpture, depicting a rhinoceros, is a stunning blend of vibrant colors – an artistic celebration in blue
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Stupa Dve Sculpture in White Glazed Ceramic Steel by Lucile Gracile
Located in Geneve, CH
Stupa Dve Sculpture in White Glazed Ceramic & Steel by Lucile Gracile Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Platinum

Stupa Ekam Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic Steel by Lucile Gracile
Located in Geneve, CH
Stupa Ekam Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic & Steel by Lucile Gracile Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Unknown French Designer, Large Sculpture in Stoneware, English Bull Terrier
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unknown french designer. Large sculpture in black glazed stoneware. English bull terrier. Late
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy Dimensions: L 18 cm x H
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Decorative Sculpture of a Lying Camel in White Glazed Ceramic
Located in Marbella, ES
An original reclining camel sculpture made of pure white glazed ceramic, with a glossy and elegant
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Rabbit Sculpture in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit Sculpture Brass Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually
Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of rabbit in plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of rabbit in plated silver. Rare sculpture, sold
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of pig in plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of pig in plated silver. Rare sculpture, sold to
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Pair of Stylized Horse Sculptures in Bronze on Black Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative set composed of two bronze horse sculptures, featuring an elegant, elongated
Category

Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture in Brass and Wood Design De Stijl Firenze, 1960s
By De Stijl
Located in taranto, IT
Original sculpture from the 1960s designed by De Stijl Firenze, made of brass and hand-worked and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Carved Wood Lion Sculpture in the Manner of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn Jerome Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970’s carved wood lion sculpture in the manner of Evelyn Ackerman. It’s not marked
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Parrot sculpture in resin by Pierre Giraudon, Paris, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Paris, FR
Parrot sculpture, in resin with copper microbead inclusions.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Large Garden Crane Sculptures, Hand-Crafted Iron, Unique Pair, Made in Finland
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Finland
sculptures, they are intended to be installed by inserting the legs directly into the ground, allowing them
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ouganda Art Deco Style Panther Sculpture Original Max Le Verrier in Spelter
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Lion or panther sculpture named “Ouganda” Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Art Deco style, France
Category

2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Sculpture of an Owl in Patinated Bronze, Contemporary art, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an owl in patinated bronze, contemporary art, 21st century. Sculpture of an owl in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Big German Art Deco Lion Sculpture in Ceramic, Terracotta Copper, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This very fine German Art Deco lion sculpture in ceramic, terracotta and a copper finish was made
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

1990s Bronze Horse Sculpture in the Style of the Trojan period
Located in Marbella, ES
This impressive bronze sculpture depicts a horse with stylized lines and an abstract design
Category

Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Canadian Geese Sculpture in Green Jade by Lyle Sopel
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous hand carved Canadian geese sculpture in green jade by Lyle Sopel, circa 1990s. Impressive
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Petite Kiwi Bird Sculpture in Silver Sitting on Amethyst Quartz Base MCM
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite brutalist style silver Kiwy bird sculpture sitting on amethyst quartz raw stone , circa 1970
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Mid-20th Pair of Brass Herons Sculpture in a Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th pair of brass Herons sculpture You can turn the herons as you want.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lion Statue, Walking Lion, in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti Bronze Sculpture
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lion statue is a bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti. The statue depicts a
Category

20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cow Sculpture in the Style of Piet Mondrian by Jon Eastman
By Piet Mondrian
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage cow sculpture model from the 2000 NYC Cow Parade in the Style of Piet Mondrian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ironwood. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculpture 1960s. Vintage Seri Ironwood Animal Hand-Carved
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture in the Manner of Boris Lovet-Borski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze Etruscan horse sculpture in the manner of boris lovet-borski was the form of figurative art
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Hardwood

21st Century Anatra Sculpture in Black/Crystal by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in murano, IT
Exuberant and lively, the duck gazes at the viewers and catches their attention, almost inviting them to stare back: it is so beautiful they can’t look away. If only Toni Zuccheri’s ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Large Wood Camel Sculpture Covered in Brass and Copper Raj India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
distressed look. 1950s vintage solid wood carved camel sculpture with copper and brass. Hand-carved in wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Art Glass Laying Giraffe Sculptures in the Style of Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Art Glass Laying Giraffe Sculptures in the Style of Murano, circa 1980s. Gorgeous set of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Jules Moigniez Style
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture.English Spaniel Pointer Hunting Dog.This beautifully executed cast
Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture in silver and malachite, depicting a dancing bear, Russia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Silver sculpture depicting a piper, a dancer and a small dancing bear in the centre. Malachite base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Raised Trunk Made in Italy
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Sculpture Italy. Impressive bronze Art Deco sculpture of an elephant in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Jules Moigniex Sculpture of Patridge Family in Polished Bronze
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Essex, MA
Antique French bronze sculpture of a partridge family by Jules Moigniez, 19th century. Exquisitely
Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Contemporary Carved Acrylic Geese in Flight Table Sculpture on Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A classic modern contemporary carved acrylic sculpture depicting geese in flight. A dynamic
Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

A 1950s French abstract birds terracotta sculpture in the style of Picasso
Located in London, GB
A large abstract terracotta sculpture of two feathered birds in the style of Picasso. Signed Toma
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Lion Sculpture in Glazed Terracotta, Romanesque Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Majestic large lion sculpture in white glazed earthenware, crafted in the early 20th century and
Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
, the bunny, the leopard skin elephant, and the monkeys alongside the various animals depicted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
, the bunny, the leopard skin elephant, and the monkeys alongside the various animals depicted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Signed Sculpture by Pino Signoretto - Elegant Representation in Murano Gl
Located in Madrid, ES
We present an exceptional Murano glass sculpture signed by the renowned artist Pino Signoretto
Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Wall Sculpture In Sandstone And Glass Stones "Eagle" (ca. 1930) By Roger Guerin
Located in Ixelles, BE
sculpture, created by the Belgian artist Roger Guérin around 1930. It represents a stylized eagle
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Bernhard Bloch Terracotta Sculpture of a Tipsy Dog in Checkered Trenchcoat
By Bernhard Bloch
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bernhard Bloch terracotta sculpture of a booze hound in checkered trenchcoat. Whimsical antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base 5 Birds Ascending in Flight
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Large Ceramic Parrot Bird Sculpture in Blue and Orange Polychrome Majolica
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall bright ceramic bird sculpture in the style of Meissen. Glazed in blue, green, orange and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Midcentury Sculpture Swan Figure in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful sculpture swan figure in travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Large Swordfish Sculpture ruby Pink and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Swordfish Sculpture in Pink and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 25 cm x H 36 cm
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds in Flight Sculpture on Stone Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds In Flight Sculpture On Stone Base with Label Lobster shown on wire net
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Horse Sculpture in Red and White
Located in Seattle, WA
A striking example of early American folk art, the hand carved wooden horse sculpture dates to the
Category

Vintage 1950s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Pelican Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture in turquoise made of acrylic resin designed by Abraham
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Kinetic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Archimede Seguso sculpture in Murano glass "sfumatto oro" circa 1950 Museo
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso "sfumatto oro"sculpture in Murano glass circa 1950. Museo.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Sheep Sculpture (Female) in Cream lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep Sculpture (Female) Cream Lacquer Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary
Category

2010s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Sculpture in Murano glass with gold representing a fish circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in Murano glass with gold representing a fish circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Etruscan Ram Sculpture in the Style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic Etruscan ram sculpture in the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1970s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black Crystal by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Anatre sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture hand-blown glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Curtis Jere Bronze 22" Three Birds in Flight Sculpture on Quartz Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elegant cast bronze and quartz sculpture from the 1960's. Brutalist style, decorative object, in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Troy, MI
Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Snake Ornamental Sculpture in White and Gold Ceramic Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Snake ornamental sculpture In white and gold ceramic Tommaso barbi 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rosa 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.

  • Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Illusion 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    For 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 Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    A 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, 2022
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The 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.