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19th Century French Bronze Bull on Ormolu-Mounted Griotte Rouge Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
, standing on an ormolu-mounted griotte rouge marble plinth supported on gilt bronze bun feet.
French, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Bronze Pair of Ducks by Ludwig Vordermayer on a Marble Plinth
By Ludwig Vordermayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical grouping of a mother duck and a duckling in a mellow brown patina and a marble plinth
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Smokey Rock Crystal Orbs or Spheres on Plinths with Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French smokey rock crystal orbs or spheres on plinths with gilt bronze, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Solid Carved Marble Statue of Sleeping Child on Plinth Stand - Pair Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/base/plinth.
CARVED MARBLE SCULPTURE OF A SLEEPING BABY ON PILLOW.
Features a baby sleeping on a bed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$13,916 Sale Price
30% Off
An antique 18th century Walnut European Santos - Saint figure on a plinth
Located in Leesburg, VA
right corner of the plinth is lost although this does not affect the stability of the standing sculpture.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of 19th Century Regency Bronzes Of Roman Soldiers On Marble Plinths
Located in Dublin, IE
Soliders riding horses, on naturalistically cast bases raised on marble plinths, most likely they were very
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs on Rectangular Plinths, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese hand carved stone Foo dogs resting on rectangular decorative carved plinths. 20th
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Igorot Tribesmen Figural Hunter
Huntress Carvings on Plinths 20th Cent
Located in Charleston, SC
, weaponry, and standing on two circular fluted plinths.
Northern Luzon, Philippine Islands, Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Winged Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths
Located in New York, NY
Plinths. Each putti is seen seated with their arms and legs extended. They are both cloaked and winged
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Walnut Medici Lions on Plinths
Located in Dublin, IE
rectangular gilt-trimmed plinths, these lions reflect the influence of Italian Renaissance models
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Italian Carved Wood Turkish Girl with Tray on Plinth, Faux Bronze Finish 1960s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
produced in Venice, Italy, during the 1960s. Standing with graceful poise atop a stylized plinth, one foot
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A 19th C. Italian Pair Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
Marble Plinths. Each dog is naturalistically seen standing on a pair of stepped, hand-carved, and hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$55,160 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of French Patinated Bronze Chinoiserie Figures on Marble Plinths, ca. 1875
Located in New York, NY
The male figure playing a sitar and the female figure with an unfolded fan covering her smile.
Category
Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Carved Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman on a Terra Verde Marble Plinth
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and very elegant hand carved Alabaster Bust of a young woman on a terra verde marble plinth
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
French Terracotta Bust of Young Man Resting on Marble Plinth, Houdon, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French terracotta bust of young man resting on circular marble plinth. Signed Houdon, Late 18th
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble
Hand Study in Plaster on Oak Plinth Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Anatomical plaster study of a man’s hand, sitting on an oak plinth base. With wonderful definition
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$302 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
plinths. Each dog is beautifully cast and hand-chiseled with meticulous craftsmanship. Each dog is further
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
American Cast Iron Napoleon Doorstop Standing on a Step Back Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Napoleon doorstop standing on a three-tiered step back squared plinth, Late 19th
Category
Antique 1870s American American Empire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Charleston, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John
Category
Antique 1850s English William IV Busts
Materials
Statuary Marble
Chrome Cubist Sculpture on Black Granite Pedestal
By S. Fernandez Van Den Bussche
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive chromed and incised geometric metal sculpture, on a black granite plinth. Sculpture is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
American Walnut Carved Spread Wing Eagle Perched to Flee on Rocky Plinth C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut carved spread wing eagle perched to Flee on rectangular rocky pine plinth, Early
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Pine
A Pair of Life-size Labradors/ Weathered Cast Iron Statue on a Plinth
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Life-size Labradors/ Weathered Cast Iron Statue on a Plinth
An adorable pair, one seated
Category
Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Regency Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture on Tortoiseshell Base
Located in New York, NY
Regency bronze hound dog sculpture on tortoiseshell base. English bronze hunting dog sculpture on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Large Brass Gazelle Sculpture On Walnut
Brass Pedestal.
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly cast and finished brass leaping gazelle sculpture mounted on a brass plinth based walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany
Co. Gene Moore Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobat on a Plinth
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobat on a Plinth is an exquisite
Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Encased by Isabel Ritter - Contemporary wood carved sculpture
Located in DE
Hand carved sculpture by artist Isabel Ritter. Beautiful encased female sculpture. Stunning on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Skelet II by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary sculpture, large scale, red
By Pavlína Kvita
Located in Paris, FR
steel plinth. Weight of the sculpture: 4 kg. Weight of the plinth: 15 kg. Dimensions (with the plinth
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Transform I by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary sculpture, large-scale, red
By Pavlína Kvita
Located in Paris, FR
figure in artificial stone on a steel plinth. This sculpture is presented on a steel plinth. Weight of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Partytime by Peter Brooke-Ball - Wood sculpture, organic forms, abstract
By Peter Brooke-Ball
Located in Paris, FR
of authenticity.
This ash wood and lead sculpture rests on a Portland limestone plinth. Its playful
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Coral II by Pavlína Kvita - Outdoor art, large scale sculpture, red
By Pavlína Kvita
Located in Paris, FR
artificial stone sculpture is presented on a steel plinth. Weight of the sculpture: 4 kg. Weight of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
Slip by Peter Brooke-Ball - abstract sculpture, black and golden
By Peter Brooke-Ball
Located in Paris, FR
only 1 edition still available.
This bronze and silver sculpture, set on a Kilkenny limestone plinth
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Silver, Bronze
English Modernist Plaster Sculpture
Located in Kent, Dover
An English, late XX Century plaster sculpture on painted wooden plinth.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Fruitwood
$945 / set
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Goat - Bronze Animal Sculpture
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a goat.
The bronze sculpture stands on a marble plinth. The
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mounted Abstract Bronze Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia, Albert Paley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze abstract sculpture on a wood plinth base by Palewic, 1981. The sculpture features a "rock
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Steel Sculpture, Signed And Dated
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Full of kinetic energy and very well done Abstract Steel sculpture. Abstract steel sculpture
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large plaster abstract sculpture by Frederick Leslie Kenett
Located in London, GB
A large plaster abstract sculpture on a cast concrete plinth by Frederick Leslie Kenett.
Frederick
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Italian Bronze
Puti Di Mare
Merman Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Italian bronze 'Puti Di Mare' merman sculpture.
Early 19th century on Sodalite Plinth.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Plaster Sculpture two Hunting Dogs, early 20th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
base, this sculpture rests on a painted plinth in natural green tones, giving it a lifelike, earthy
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Large Italian Ecclesiastical Sculptures c.1800
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique Italian ecclesiastical walnut sculptures later mounted on bespoke oak
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture – Seated Woman on Plinth
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture – Seated Woman on Plinth
Description:
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Plaster
Art Deco Nude Sculpture, in Terracotta, Circa 1930s, Signed "GUERO"
By Guero
Located in Beirut, LB
signature, "GUERO", is clearly incised into the base of the sculpture. Presented on its rectangular plinth
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Antique French Bronze Marble Putti Dancing Musicians Statues Sculpture 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of 19th century antique French bronze cherub statues/sculptures on marble plinths
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Abstract Sculpture, Painted Wood and Steel, American School, c.1960
Located in Surbiton, GB
American School, carved wood and lacquered abstract sculpture on a black steel plinth, c.1960
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sculpture “Le Duel” Signed P. L. Detrieux
By Pierre-Louis Detrier 1
Located in Dallas, TX
sculpture rests on its original circular plinth and remains in excellent condition, commensurate with age
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, in Landscape C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, Circa 1875
Presenting a distinguished
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Renaissance White Glazed Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture
By Carlo Ginori, Capodimonte, Giambologna
Located in Firenze, IT
the crowded N mark underglazed under the plinth base.
This sculpture faithfully reproduces the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign: Akl. Ges.H.Gladenbeck
Sohn
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York. The sculpture – situated on a limestone plinth – depicts three
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts
Located in New York, NY
to both sculptures. They stand on cylindrical alabaster plinths.
Condition: please note that at one
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Mounted Abstract Black and White Marble Sculpture Signed Ray G. 1983
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with this impressive large scale abstract marble sculpture mounted on a plinth
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Decorative 20th Century Faux Buffalo Skull Sculpture Art
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A decorative 20th century faux painted buffalo skull sculpture, raised on a rectangular plinth
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Torse d’une Femme
By Paul Gauguin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Torse d’une Femme” by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Bronze sculpture on marble plinth. Edition 9/10
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Adrien Étienne Gaudez A patinated bronze group "Duo Difficile"
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
harmony.
The sculpture rests on a revolving circular plinth, encouraging viewers to engage with the work
Category
1880s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French 19th C. Carved Stone Abstract Garden Sculpture on Stone Plinth, 3.25 Ft.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved stone garden sculpture on pedestal from the 19th century, though potentially much
Category
Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Pair of American Bronze Dog Sculpures
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Bronze dog sculptures resting on original round plinths. Dealers please call for
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,500 / set
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisse, NL
sculpture and plinth
-Incised model numbers visible
*Clock Movement: 19th-century mechanical movement
Category
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Pair of late 18th century terracotta lions from Naples
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Southern Italian Baroque sculpture. Mounted on original painted plinths, with appealing surface wear from
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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Find many varieties of an authentic sculpture on plinth available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, every sculpture on plinth was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sculpture on plinth — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculpture on plinth made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Jean-Antoine Houdon, William Billy Haines and Bow Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful sculpture on plinth that is worth considering.
How Much is a Sculpture On Plinth?
A sculpture on plinth can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,475, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.
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.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Sculpture On Plinth
- What is a sofa plinth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
- 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 are illusion sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Illusion sculptures are pieces of art that the artist has crafted in a certain way so that it seems to come alive. Illusion art is also referred to as trompe l’oeil, which is a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” See the magic for yourself and shop a collection of illusion sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 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.
- 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.
- 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 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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In sculptures, relief work is a term for details on a work of art. It describes three-dimensional forms that extend from a flat surface. A piece shows off low or high relief depending on how far the three-dimensional elements protrude. Shop a selection of relief sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- What is male torso sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Male torso sculpture is a type of three-dimensional artwork that depicts a nude male body from the neck to the waist. Its purpose is generally to show off the anatomy of the body. Shop a collection of sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What is a tree sculpture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Topiary is the term for trees that are sculpted into shapes and sometimes even characters. Some people refer to this type of art as living sculptures or living art. Shop a collection of topiary-inspired pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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