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Modern Bronze Figure by Manuel Fernandez
Located in Hudson, NY
sculptures that “They represent a block of thought in transition. The medium of Bronze is convulsed into
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Abstract figure": bronze sculpture C. 1950/70 Moirignot/ Richier/ Couturier
By Germaine Richier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Abstract figure" : Anthracite brown-black patinated bronze sculpture made of 2 parts assembled set
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture
By Erik Höglund
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Bronze sculpture by the celebrated multi-disciplinary Mid Century Swedish artist. Exhibiting
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Modern Ceramic Gold Glazed, Meditation Figure, Jaru
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Ceramic Gold Glazed, Meditation Figure, Jaru
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Luigi Galligani Silvered Bronze Stylized Figural Sculpture on Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and stylish Italian silvered bronze sculpture of a standing figure holding their arms
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Vintage Abstract Female Figural Sculptures Bookends in Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two petite Brutalist patinated bronze geometric-form abstract female figural sculptures (ca
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Figural Lifesize Female Sculpture by Dora Várkonyi
By Dora Várkonyi
Located in Salzburg, AT
zeitlosnah (“timeless and close”) This series of lifesize female sculptures exuding a static aura
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2010s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modernist Female Figural Bronze African Sculpture Attributed to Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed
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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Terrier Silvered Sculpture / Figure / Desk Paperweight. c1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Midcentury small silvered metallic sculpture of a dog, likely a terrier breed, standing on its hind
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Leo Jensen Bronze Guitar Player Figural Sculpture
By Leo Sewell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage wood & bronze figural sculpture. By Leo Jensen. In the form of a man
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

1980 Italy Bronze Abstract Sculpture Pietro Perin Figura Figure
Located in Brescia, IT
and packed in the Editor warehouse. Every sculpture is completed with the Editor Certificate, with the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1950s Architectural Wooly Mammoth Pottery Sculpture Figure Animal
By Gordon Newell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A hard to find vintage ceramic abstract animal figure, the Wooly Mammoth. Artist unknown. No chips
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Lee Rosen for Design-Technics Brutalist Figural Stoneware Sculpture
By Lee Rosen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A mid-1960s Lee Rosen for Design-Technics brutalist, figural stoneware sculpture. The sculpture is
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Figural Candlestick, Delightful 1950s-Era Ceramic Sculpture with Candleholder
By Lore Friedrich-Gronau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Graceful and quiet, this entrancing figural candlestick was designed by Lore Friedrich-Gronau for
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Figure Sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rare sculpture ‘Onorevoli’ series in terracotta by Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religiousstatue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Whimsical Swedish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in Sweden
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

20th Century Large Wooden Painted Sculpture Figure of a Chameleon
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Wooden Painted Sculpture Figure of a Chameleon. Measurements: Larger 52" in width, 10
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

"The Preacher" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a preacher finished
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Metal, Bronze

"The Wait" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture in an idle standing pose
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Metal, Bronze

"The Seer" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture depicting a wise person gazing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Metal, Bronze

William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987
By William Ludwig
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1980s bronze sculpture of a helmeted figure on a solid walnut base by Louisiana artist William
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figural Red Glazed Ceramic Relief Plaque
Located in Astoria, NY
Monika Laborcz (Hungarian, b. 1941) Figural Group Red Glazed Ceramic Relief Plaque, signed "MONIKA
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Mid century cast iron sculpture of mythical horse and figure.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage cast iron sculpture of a mythical horse with wings and a figure. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1960s Wooden Figure Sculpture Made in Italy by Luigi Cipollone
Located in London, GB
A tall wooden sculpture. 1960s Roman school design by Luigi Cipollone.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Haunting Nude Abstract Figural Modernist Plaster Sculpture and Pedestal Base
By George Foster, Claire McArdle 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Modern, figural female sculpture exhibits beauty in the simplicity and grace of its form. The
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Futurist Busts

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Postmodern "City Living ?" Art Pottery Figural Wall Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern "City Living ?" Art Pottery figural wall sculpture signed "THS 79" featuring an abstract
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Sensual Rouge Marble Abstract Sculpture of Nude Female Figure
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous marble in pinks, maroon and cream, artfully sculpted to suggest the female form from every angle. Abstract and eye-catching. No signature.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Vintage Bronze Sculpture of a Crowned Figure with Scepter, Modernist Style
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Vintage Bronze Sculpture of a Crowned Figure with Scepter, Modernist Style A striking vintage
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Carved Wood Sculpture Female Figure Hand Painted Carole Harrison
Located in Toledo, OH
Original hand painted carved wood female figure sculpture by Michigan artist Carole Harrison
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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early Figure Hand Carved Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early figure hand carved marble sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel Dimensions: D 8 x H 23 cm Materials
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Early Figure Hand Carved Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early Figure hand carved marble sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel Dimensions: D20 x W24 x H49 cm
Category

2010s Greek Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Lying Figure Hand Carved Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Lying Figure hand carved marble sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel Dimensions: D18 x W16 x H8.5 cm
Category

2010s Greek Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Early Figure Hand Carved Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
By Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early Figure hand carved marble sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel Dimensions: D 17 x W 17 x H 48 cm
Category

2010s Greek Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modernist Abstracted Figural Bronze Sculpture of an Embracing Couple
Located in New York, NY
styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary settings. The sculpture rests on a white rectilinear base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Austrian Midcentury Brass Female Gymnast Figure / Sculpture - Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Midcentury Brass Female Gymnast Sculpture By Hagenauer Amazing iconic brass sculpture
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artistic genius. This extremely rare sculpture of a seated nude male figure, leaning back on his elbows and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Petite Vintage Carved Wooden Eagle Bird of Prey Figure Sculpture
Located in Leicester, GB
Gorgeous small bird standing on a wooden base. This is a bird of prey - a baby eagle perhaps. The Eagle has glass eyes. Beautifully hand-carved and painted. A lovely vintage item. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Murano Sommerso Opalescent Pink Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Figure Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
figure / sculpture. The piece was created in the style of designer Archimede Seguso, in a minimalistic
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Large Mid-Century Abstract Reclining Figure Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek
By Joseph Martinek
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Mid-Century Abstract Reclining Figure Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek Joseph Martinek
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Michael Alfano Yin Yang "Being and Non-Being.." Figural Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
formation of both men and women as characters, and sociopolitical history (disorder and order). Sculpture in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
. This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift for a collector of
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and attributed
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Nude Man Figure Holding Crystal Ball
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Nude Man Holding Crystal Ball White Sculpture Modern cement, plaster, clay sculpture of a man
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1980s Modern Nude Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Acrylic, Clay, Glass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and attributed to designer
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Murano Salviati Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bird figure, sculpture. Then piece is documented to the Salviati Company. I have owned several of them
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
dove bird figure, sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for Fornasa De
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

beautiful Chrome Dog Sculpture Figure by Stilarte, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This chrome plated metal dog statue was made in the 1980s by Stilarte in Italy. It is signed and has the original label. This is a beautiful decorative piece, it can be displayed as ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Whimsical Tall Danish Modern Viking Figure After Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical unique tall figure of a Scandinavian viking circa 1960's excellent condition made in
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Daum Glass Figure of an Elephant France, Modern
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Daum glass figure of an elephant France, modern in Amber Glass engraved 'Daum France' signed
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann
Located in New York, NY
This charming Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Sheryl C. Benjamin Marble Nude Figure Abstract Sculpture On Marble Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl Cannold Benjamin (American, 1924 - 2023) Marble Nude Figure Abstract Sculpture On Marble
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Monumental Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Nickel

beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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How Much is a Modern Figural Sculpture?

A piece of modern figural sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $94,500.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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Questions About Modern Figural Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Rodin was called the Father of Modern Sculpture because he turned away from the traditional aim of sculptors and inspired future artists with his new approach. Instead of seeking to capture just how subjects looked, Auguste Rodin attempted to convey their emotions and inner lives through his pieces. You can see evidence of this in the simple yet dramatic quality of his most famous works like The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss. Find a variety of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.