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Sphinx (Fortuna) Pink
By Marc Quinn
Located in Geneva, CH
talks, Quinn says that she was the inspiration for this series of sculptures because she seemed like a
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Headrest
By Mark Beltchenko Studio
Located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI
This "Found Object" sculpture draws inspiration from traditional African headrests, which were
Category

2010s Assemblage Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Lion et Lievre
By Paul Edouard Delabriere
Located in West Sussex, GB
exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1848-1882. Taking inspiration from AL Barye, Delabriere's sculptures were
Category

19th Century Realist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Art, Minimal and Zero Art, Acrylic Fiber Weave Sculpture
Located in Groningen, NL
, patterns, light and shadow and innovative materials form his main source of inspiration. Acrylic sculptures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Contemporary Art, Minimal and Zero Art, Acrylic Fiber Weave Sculpture Gold
Located in Groningen, NL
shadow and innovative materials form his main source of inspiration. Acrylic sculptures are his trademark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Art, Minimal and Zero Art, Acrylic Fiber Weave Sculpture White
Located in Groningen, NL
shadow and innovative materials form his main source of inspiration. Acrylic sculptures are his trademark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Questioning the Rain, Canvas on Edge
By Stallman
Located in San Francisco, CA
duo, that merge talent and vision to create multifaceted sculpture. They find inspiration from
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Neon Noir, Canvas on Edge
By Stallman
Located in San Francisco, CA
duo, that merge talent and vision to create multifaceted sculpture. They find inspiration from
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Crowd / Cave #07 triptych - Alberto Desirò - Color Figurative Photography
By Alberto Desirò
Located in Fiesole, Florence
a sculpted emotion. A body covered with clay, is already sculpture, which comes to life and is
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Inkjet, Giclée

The Crowd / Cave #06 diptych- Alberto Desirò - Color Figurative Photography
By Alberto Desirò
Located in Fiesole, Florence
a sculpted emotion. A body covered with clay, is already sculpture, which comes to life and is
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Inkjet, Giclée

The Crowd / Clay #05 - Alberto Desirò - Color Photos Nudes - 2017
By Alberto Desirò
Located in Fiesole, Florence
the artist in an interview-story about the sculpture "The Crowd", inspiration for the artistic project
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Inkjet, Giclée

The Space Between Series: B-2
Located in East Hampton, NY
, expressive, abstract sculptures, drawing inspiration from the Modernist emphasis on materiality, form, and
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Nude Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

The Space Between Series: B-1
By Jonathan Prince
Located in East Hampton, NY
, expressive, abstract sculptures, drawing inspiration from the Modernist emphasis on materiality, form, and
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital Pigment

White Moroso Victoria Albert Armchair by Ron Arad, Italy
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper. Originally a ‘doughnut’ which provided inspiration for a sculpture: squashed, and reworked, using
Category

Early 2000s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

White Moroso Victoria and Albert High Outdoor Table by Ross Lovegrove, Italy
By Moroso, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper. Originally a ‘doughnut’ which provided inspiration for a sculpture: squashed, and reworked, using
Category

Early 2000s Italian Tables

Materials

Plastic

Moroso Silver Lacquer Victoria Albert Armchair by Ron Arad, Italy
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
paper. Originally a ‘doughnut’ which provided inspiration for a sculpture: squashed, and reworked, using
Category

Early 2000s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Polyester

Hannah Martin London Enamel Sapphire Gold Solaris Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
create a tactile piece of collectible sculpture. The inspiration for this collection blends Russian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

The Vogue Women Series #1
By Anwar Taimuri
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from Renaissance sculptures and places the figures into a timeless setting. Later she would refer
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Things That Are Offered
By Anwar Taimuri
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from Renaissance sculptures and places the figures into a timeless setting. Later she would refer
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chances
By Anwar Taimuri
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from Renaissance sculptures and places the figures into a timeless setting. Later she would refer
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cappella Nova Angel Wood Sculpture by Michelangeli, Italy
By Bottega Gualverio Michelangeli 1
Located in Orvieto, IT
Enchanting sculpture by Michelangeli. This sculpture takes inspiration from the fresco, made by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

INSPIRATION
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EDWARD FIELD SANFORD "INSPIRATION" MAHOGANY, SIGNED AMERICAN, DATED 1929 19.5 INCHES Edward
Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Inspiration
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic beauty and elegance define this exceptional marble sculpture by Florentine artist
Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inspiration III - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Figurative, Nude
By Stanisław Wysocki
Located in Warsaw, PL
. During his studies he worked in the sculpture ateliers of Herman NOACK Bildgieserei and Pery Green. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Inspiration II - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Figurative, Nude
By Stanisław Wysocki
Located in Warsaw, PL
. During his studies he worked in the sculpture ateliers of Herman NOACK Bildgieserei and Pery Green. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Marble bust of "Inspiration"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Marble bust of "Inspiration", circa 1920
Category

Early 20th Century French Busts

Materials

Marble

Inspiration - XXI Century, Contemporary Bronze Sculptue, Figurative, Abstraction
By Stanisław Wysocki
Located in Warsaw, PL
the courses of the teacher J.H. Lonas. During his studies he worked in the sculpture workshops of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The balloon seller - Real violin Unique piece - Chagall inspiration
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Original mixed media on a real violin Unique piece Hand signed
Category

2010s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Acrylic

The balloon seller - Real violin Unique piece - Chagall inspiration
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Original mixed media on a real violin Unique piece Hand signed
Category

2010s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Acrylic

The balloon seller - Real violin Unique piece - Chagall inspiration
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Original mixed media on a real violin Unique piece Hand signed
Category

2010s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Arman Spiral Violin 2001 Cut Gilded Bronze On Marble Base Cubist Inspiration
By Arman
Located in Paris, FR
Arman mixes his transculpture and a cubist technique here for this cut of gilded bronze violin. In perfect condition for a bronze of twenty plus years, the stone/marble base is also ...
Category

Early 2000s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Inspiration, Bronze of a Woman on an Eagle by E. L. Picault
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex shipping:$ 325. “Inspiration” Bronze sculpture of a woman on an eagle. Signed by Emile
Category

20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Swarovski Inspiration Africa Set 1993 Elephant 1994 Kudu 1995 Lion w COA Box
By Swarovski
Located in Dayton, OH
Swarovski Collectors Society Annual Edition Inspiration Africa taxidermy series trilogy including
Category

1990s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Divergence - contemporary, geometric, abstract, Corten steel, outdoor sculpture
By Claude Millette
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Claude Millette often draws inspiration for his modern sculptures from the graceful movement of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pride- 21st Century Bronze sculpture of a rooster
By Frans van Straaten
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
of sculpture and modelling opens up the possibility for him to create his own language of sculpture
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Consonancia - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

106-Nœud Serpen - Giovanni Gelmi - contemporary patinated Steel Corten sculpture
Located in DE
painting to steel sculptures, drawing inspiration from his welding background. His works, often in corten
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Gorilla- 21st Century Dutch Bronze sculpture of a Gorilla
By Frans van Straaten
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
of sculpture and modelling opens up the possibility for him to create his own language of sculpture
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Falcon- 21st Century Dutch Bronze Sculpture of a Falcon
By Frans van Straaten
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
plastic art of sculpture and modelling opens up the possibility for him to create his own language of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Maya VII - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract, Iron Sculpture
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Marea - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron, Wire
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Wire

Visión Laberíntica V - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Iron
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Soplo II - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract, Iron Sculpture
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Reina Mariana I (Las Meninas), 2022, Valdés, porcelain sculptures
By Manolo Valdés
Located in Zug, CH
the seller to request this information at the point of purchase. Las Meninas are porcelain sculptures
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Reina Mariana IV (Las Meninas), 2022, Valdés, porcelain sculptures
By Manolo Valdés
Located in Zug, CH
sculptures made in four different versions that are distinguished by their decoration and style; Reina
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Reina Mariana I (Las Meninas), 2022, Valdés, porcelain sculptures
By Manolo Valdés
Located in Zug, CH
the seller to request this information at the point of purchase. Las Meninas are porcelain sculptures
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Reina Mariana IV (Las Meninas), 2022, Valdés, porcelain sculptures
By Manolo Valdés
Located in Zug, CH
sculptures made in four different versions that are distinguished by their decoration and style; Reina
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Free- 21st century Bronze sculpture of Cows jumping into freedom
By Antoinette Briet
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
hiking through Europe she gets inspiration for again new sculptures. Her work can be found in Museums
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pequeña Alegría - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron, Wire
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vehículo A La Felicidad - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

Helio II - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Recycled Objects
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Iron

Varilla De Hierro - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract, Iron Sculpture
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Fan Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A Gorgeous French Art Deco Sculpture of Chinese Inspiration and Deco Glamor.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Prima Donna, 21st Century Contemporary Bronze Horse Sculpture Frans van Straaten
By Frans van Straaten
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
of sculpture and modelling opens up the possibility for him to create his own language of sculpture
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Veleta Indicando Al Sur - 21st Cent, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Iron

Juego de Cubos - 21st Cent, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron rods
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Harpa De Tres Piedras - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Wire
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Wire

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Inspirational Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of inspirational sculptures available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the inspirational sculptures on 1stDibs that include elements of gold, black and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Stanisław Wysocki, Eugene Marioton, Tolla Inbar and Bill Reid are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in bronze, metal and ceramic — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Inspirational Sculptures?

Inspirational sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,696, while the lowest priced sells for $843 and the highest can go for as much as $168,500.