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Puppy in the World
by Sonja Petterson, Sweden, 2000, Pug, Dog
Located in Stockholm, SE
sculptures typically depict animals that show human features. She is most well-known for her wonderfully
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Natural size pair of african sculptures in noble wood representing giraffes
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and huge sculptures representing a couple of giraffes polychromed. Fantastic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Kenyan International Style Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sheep Sculpture (Male) in Cream Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep Sculpture (Male)
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Vintage blue Swan Sculpture in artistic Murano glass by Formia Venezia Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, blue swan with crystal details, Italy
Dimensions: L 16 cm x H 33 cm x D
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture in Murano glass dark blue swan black crystal details Formia Venezia
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, dark blue swan with black and crystal details, Italy
Dimensions: L 19
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Mandarin Duck Sculpture in Brass by Georges H. Laurent
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Stockholm, SE
Art Deco Mandarin Duck sculpture in brass by Georges H. Laurent.. The sculpture is signed
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Water Ox Sculpture in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Water Ox sculpture
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Parrot bird Sculpture in Murano glass, green silver leaf Formia Venezia Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Parrot sculpture in green Murano glass with silver leaf details, Italy
Dimensions: L 15 cm x H 38
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculpture couple of Parrots in multicolored Murano glass vintage by Formia Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Parrots Sculpture in Murano glass, blue, yellow and orange, green details, Italy
Dimensions: L 26
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Parrot bird Sculpture in Murano glass, dark green silver leaf Formia Venezia
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Parrot Sculpture in Murano glass, green with silver leaf details, by Formia Murano Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Donkey Sculpture in Solid Gold Brass Mid-Century Italian Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Donkey sculpture in solid gold brass mid-century Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$539 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary Sheep Sculpture (Female) in Black Lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep (Female)
Black Lacquer
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Sculpture
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Large Sculpture Fish artistic Murano glass, Multicolored and Gold, Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Available now Sculpture in Murano glass, multicolor murrine Fish with gold leaf details, Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Murano Sculpture in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Cobra Snake, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Murano sculpture in mouth blown art glass. Cobra snake. 1960s.
Measures: 25 x 11 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Venetian Parrot Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass, by Alberto Donà, 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Unique Elegant Italian Venetian Sculpture Parrot in Murano glass, by Alberto Donà in 1980s, in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano Sculpture in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Murano sculpture in mouth-blown art glass. Exotic bird. 1960s.
Measures: 33 x 33 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Parrot Couple Sculpture in Solid Porcelain Hand-Painted Finish and Solid Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture parrot couple made in solid porcelain,
hand-painted finish, on solid bronze and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of a cat in plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dansk International Designs Ltd.
Small sculpture of a cat in plated silver.
Rare sculpture, sold to
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Solid Figural Elephant Puzzle / Sculpture in Walnut by Deborah D. Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in San Diego, CA
/ paperweight / sculpture designed and handcrafted by artist Deborah Bump, circa 1978. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Modern Sculpture of Sitting Rough Collie Dog in Ceramic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Sculpture of sitting rough collie dog in ceramic, 1970s
Sculpture of a sitting long
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,094 Sale Price
42% Off
Sculpture representing a bird in polychrome wood and brass. Signed Italian work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and fine sculpture representing a bird is made of polychrome wood and chiseled brass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C. French Spelter Hunt Scene Sculpture in Style of Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
This finely cast French hunt scene sculpture was crafted in the late 19th century and rendered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
animal sculptures. Completely handmade in the 2000s of high-quality blown Murano glass, this sculpture
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Unusual Stylished Bird Sculpture in the Style of Haguenauer. Circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stylished bird is made of nickel-plated and shell (the shell has a small repair). This is a very interesting work in the style of famous designer Franz Haguenauer, Circa 1960 (t...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Fish in the Style of Carl Milles
By Carl Milles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s, Sweden. A sculptural fish that was formerly part of a fountain sculpture. With detailed
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Huge Murano Glass Horse Head Sculpture in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Murano sculpture
Signed
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Arthur Court Tall Sculpture of a Gazelle in Polished Aluminum
By Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice polished aluminum sculpture of a gazelle by Arthur Court. Measure: 60" tall.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Toucan Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metals 1970
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking vintage toucan sculpture, handcrafted in Mexico during the 1970s, in the distinctive
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
A large handmade wooden sculpture, study of a Marlin, in skeletal form.
Located in Leuven , BE
A large handmade wooden sculpture, study of a Marlin, in skeletal form.
Category
20th Century British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s French Vintage Seated Deer Painted Sculpture Cast in Reconstituted Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French painted seated deer sculpture cast in reconstituted stone from the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Hand Carved Soapstone Owls Sculpture / Paperweight in the Style of Glenn Heath
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved soapstone owls sculpture / paperweight in the style of Glenn Heath, circa 1980s. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Prawn / Shrimp Hanging Wall or Table Sculpture in Solid Brass, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a hand-crafted sculpture as intricate as it is playful and eye-catching. Forged from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hand-carved Brutalist Black Horse Sculpture done in ebonized wood, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a hand-carved Brutalist Horse Sculpture done in wood. Body of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Archimede Seguso pair of sculptures in Murano glass red fishes 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of fishes in red Murano glass by Archimede Seguso with air bubbles circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Hand Carved Elephant Sculptures on Bases in White Jade
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of hand carved white jade elephant sculptures on bases, circa 1960s. Impressive
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Abstract Sculpture of a Crane in Flight by Masatoyo Kishi "Kuki" Circa 1970s
By Masatoyo Kishi, Kuki
Located in Peabody, MA
A cast stone abstract sculpture of a crane in flight mounted on an acrylic pedestal, circa 1970s by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc
By André Bloc
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc.
Could this be an Andre Bloc
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Jonathan Adler, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire mid size and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical metal owl sculpture, hand-sculpted, circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Archimede Seguso "sfumato oro" sculpture in Murano glass circa 1950 pheasant.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso 'sfumatto oro' Murano glass with applied parts and gold pheasant circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Curtis Jere Style Aluminum 19" Five Birds in Flight Sculpture on Granite Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elegant cast aluminum and granite sculpture from the 1980's. Brutalist style, decorative object, in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Brown Patinated Lion Sculpture Original Max Le Verrier in Bronze and Marble
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Impressive animal sculpture of a walking lion.
Original Contemporary Max Le Verrier, signed
The
Category
2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tibetan Equestrian Bronze Sculpture of Horse in Full Harness, 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
detailed sculpture of a horse in a complete harness, but also by the high quality of the bronze casting and
Category
Antique 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ariadne and the Panther, Art Deco Sculpture in Wood and Brass, 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This captivating Art Deco sculpture, created around 1920, is inspired by the depiction of Ariadne
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture of a White Rhinoceros in Wool from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
paintings and sculptures, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the natural world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dolphin Sculpture in Green Black Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Murano smoked glass dolphin table sculpture, unique addition to any home or office decor. Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Fischione Sculpture in Barene/Black/Straw by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in murano, IT
The male has darker feathers, while the female features bright accents of colour, but they both have a skilfully ground black head. The two wigeon specimens designed by Toni Zuccheri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Antique Czechoslovakia Porcelain Royal Dux Polar Bear Sculpture, in 1925
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Porcelain
Re-polished
With aged patina
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Sculptures "Rape of the Sabine Women" in Terracotta 20thCentury H: 100cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Sculptures "Rape of the Sabine Women" in Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century H. 100cm
Height
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Couple of dancers Sculpture Red and Black original 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
Big Bird Formia Sculpture Pink Murano glass with clear details, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Artistic Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with crystal details, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 13 cm x
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bulldog dog sculpture signed J.B. Made in America late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Golden antimony metal sculpture, depicting an English Bulldog dog, mounted on a veined black marble
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Whimsical Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand painted ceramic lion sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1980s. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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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 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 is geometric sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
- 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.
- 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 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 abstract sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
- 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.
- 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.
David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics 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.
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