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Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic Mobile Sounding Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paolo Soleri Ceramic & Copper Solar Bell — 6'3" Tall Mobile Sculpture with "Witch Hat" Top and Tribal Motifs
A dramatic and rare example of Paolo Soleri’s iconic Solar Bells,...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Copper
An Impressive Mobile Sculpture by Guillaume Lanoux France 1980
s
By Guillaume Lanoux
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Impressive Mobile Sculpture by Guillaume Lanoux France 1980's
Big size.
In black painted
in original good condition
Category
1980s French Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Paolo Soleri Special Order Large 55 inch Brutalist Windbell 1975
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
Paolo Soleri Special Order Large 55 inch Brutalist Windbell 1975
Cast aluminum, patinated bronze, and copper
55 h × 13 w × 7½ d in
Cast artist's cipher to body.
Condition:
Natural pa...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
$6,880 Sale Price
20% Off
White ceramic sculpture in Sottsass Mari style
By Flavia Montelupo, Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Bitossi
Located in Lugo, IT
White ceramic sculpture in Sottsass Mari style
Signature P R Faenza
Defects as shown in the photo.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1960s Italian Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta women by Carl Angst
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Terracotta signed and dated C .A ngst 38 Swiss artist period art nouveau and Art Deco
Category
1930s Swiss Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
James Bearden Abstract Table Top Sculpture
By James Bearden
Located in Kansas City, MO
features a Kinetic or mobile element on the top portion.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wire, Cut Steel
Medida :1920, Car Sculpture in wood Sign: Argentor wien
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: Wood and silver plated bronze
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill circa 1920.
We are pleased to offer this delightful scale model of a dutch windmill. This could have only been commissioned for...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Modern Owl Sculpture on Hanging Perch by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Pasadena, CA
Perched on a thin crossbar, this owl sculpture made by Sergio Bustamande stares at the viewer with painted eyes, their spiraling, hypnotic contours. The green and gold of its gaze su...
Category
1970s Mexican Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Holy water stoup in antique yellow marble
Located in Rome, IT
Holy water stoup in antique yellow marble with Dolphin. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL.
Tags: Acquasantiera in...
Category
20th Century Italian Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Marble fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
Carrara marble fireplace. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL.
Indicative shipping costs in Italy: 550€ and Europe:...
Category
20th Century Italian Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$6,977
Pamio and Toso for Maison Leucos. Sculpture. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Maison Leucos.
Murano glass sculpture, colored.
Italian work realized in the 1970s.
Dimensions: H 60 x W 62,5 x D 14 cm
Reference: LS63841078J
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Fiber Art Crocheted Wool Hanging Sculpture by Jane Knight 1970s
By Jane Knight
Located in Troy, MI
Suspended macrame sculpture by Michigan fiber artist Jane Knight circa 1970s
Three dimensional open weave crocheted sculpture in a muted chartreuse wool, adorned with a hanging bras...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wool
A huge brutalist Steel Totem – Gilbert Ségas, France, 1994
By Jean Tinguely, César Baldaccini, Gonçalo Mabunda
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This metal sculpture by Gilbert Ségas depicts an anthropomorphic figure with a totemic presence, assembled from old tools. Two large crossed shears form the legs, while pliers and ot...
Category
1990s French Brutalist Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Luciano Vistosi Murano Art Glass Architectural Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1989
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in CABA, AR
Presenting a breathtaking Murano art glass architectural sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, a true masterpiece that blends the elegance of Murano glass with modern architectural vision. T...
Category
1980s Italian Futurist Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist mini puzzle sculpture, titled "Portrait De Michelle" by renowned Spanish artist Miguel Berrocal, is a testament to innovative design and intricat...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
Paolo Soleri Ceramic Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri c.1960's, USA. This bell features varying nautical creatures around the ceramic bell with a triangular metal clapper representing a fish tail. The bell h...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
: Hand-Forged Steel Sculpture "The Lumberjack
s Rest" - Unique Metal Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This captivating sculpture, titled "The Lumberjack's Rest," is a testament to the artistry of metalwork. Crafted from hand-forged steel, it features a life-sized axe seemingly poised...
Category
20th Century American Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Unusual Cast Iron
Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory, Smooth 360* rotation, (see vedio) gentleman I purchased it from claims it was made for the Worlds Fair ??...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Lead
Vintage Solid Mahogany Aircraft Propeller, England C. 1920-1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative vintage aircraft propeller, elegantly crafted from solid mahogany.
Features a natural, age-related patina that adds to its character.
Believed to originate from an English...
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
The Chariot, A Sculpture of Wood and Steel by Dave Root, 2019
Located in Kansas City, MO
The Chariot by Dave Root is a kinetic piece that is not quite kinetic. It is directly inspired by
Category
2010s American Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
German Bauhaus Color Wheel
Located in New York, NY
An oak wood and paper color wheel, German Bauhaus design, circa late-20th century, Made in Switzerland. Piece was originally designed by German, Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack, early-20th ce...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Paper
Patriotic Flag Whirligig
Located in Lancaster, PA
Celebrate American craftsmanship with this charming c. 1940 patriotic whirligig. Crafted from wood and metal, this delightful piece features two men and an American flag, capturing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Paint
$3,000
22 Royal Copenhagen Golden Christmas Tree Ornaments in Original Packaging
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Discover the timeless elegance of Royal Copenhagen with this complete set of 22 Golden Christmas ornaments, all in their unopened original packaging.
Each ornament is a beautifully...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
6 Handmade Ceramic Filihankat Christmas Ornaments by Marianne Steenholdt Bork
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Filihankat Christmas Ornaments by Marianne Steenholdt Bork – Scandinavian Craftsmanship at Its Finest
Elevate your holiday décor with the enchanting Christmas ornaments from Filihan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Extraordinary Hourglass Sculpture with Meticulous Artistry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A functional vintage brass and glass hourglass transformed into a kinetic sculpture with intricate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-century French Maison Jansen Brass Tree, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in LEGNY, FR
Rare piece: Magnificent brass tree from the 60s by the famous French Maison Jansen representing a three-branched Yucca on a square base in black lacquered wood and circled with brass...
Category
1960s French Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mobile-stabile in chrome-plated steel François Collette, France, 1970
By François Collette
Located in Paris, FR
Mobile-stabile sculpture in chromed steel. Monogrammed F.C. and dated 70.
Height: 54 cm (21.26 inches)
Width: 45 cm (17.72 inches)
Depth: 12 cm (4.72 inches)
Biography : François Co...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Optical Methacrylate light sculpture, France 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique optical methacrylate light sculpture, France 1970s. Wonderful dimensional light sculpture composed of multiple methacrylate pieces, the pieces are dynamically positioned in a ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Suspended Brass Gong Titled "Orion" Depicting the Constellation By Val Bertoia
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Orion Gong, an early work by Val Bertoia, 24" in diameter. It was constructed of brass with an applied patina. The brass is pierced with a depiction of the constellation of Orion.
Category
Early 2000s Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Signed Vintage handmade mid century modern retro style abstract pottery
Located in Seattle, WA
Handmade wall Decor with a floral bird motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 13” Diameter ; 0.75” H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large 9 Rod Sonambient Sculpture in the Style of Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Culver City, CA
Picture this: a tall, elegant sculpture that pays homage to the legendary Harry Bertoia but with its own twist. While Bertoia's original sonambient sculptures are famous for their de...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$2,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized Erotic Wooden Carving Human Sculpture Antique Decorative Figurine a Mobile Man with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world thro...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic
$580 Sale Price
28% Off
18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Europe, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these p...
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Empire Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Steel plate by Riccardo Manzi
Located in Lugo, IT
Porcelain steel plate by Riccardo Manzi for Italsider 1968.
500 copies.
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1960s Italian Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique English W. F. Milne Esq Detailed Half Hull Ship Model Hull England
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hull England, late 19th to possibly early 20th century.
An antique half hull builder's ship model by W. F. Milne Esquire - Naval Architect, Hull England. This model is for ship No. ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Paint
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Large metal Mobile sculpture by Arnulf Hoffmann, 1972
By Arnulf Hoffmann
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large metal mobile sculpture by Arnulf Hoffmann (1935), Germany 1972. Exceptional large and early pendulum / mobile in black lacquered steel with great graphic lines showing a beauti...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed. A unique piece from a celebrated artist. Unique attribute to thi...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Metal Sunburst Sculpture on Black Wood Base, Vintage 1950s Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful and unique gilt metal sculpture mounted on black painted wood base. The sculpture depicts the sun, butterflies, crabs and multiple lilies.
Category
20th Century Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Michael
Frances Higgins Fused Art Glass Mobile, Signed
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your mid-century modern space with our Exceptional 12 pieces fused multi-color glass mobile, signed Higgins Studio. Handcrafted by renowned artisans Michael and Frances Higgi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Vintage Hollywood Decor Aluminum "Star Spindle" Film Reel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage film real whose spindles form a star (ca. 1940s, USA).
Impressive piece of Hollywood decor in an uniquely large size (42" Diameter) with good signs of age/patina (original we...
Category
1940s American Industrial Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Space Race Moon Landing July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Large Brutalist Steel Sculpture
By Nasa, Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique and very large, One of a kind - Mid-Century period Brutalist Artisan made & hand crafted Space Sculpture paying homage to the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Brutalis...
Category
1960s American Space Age Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez
By Cesar
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.
Category
1960s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Model Wooden Horse Drawn Hay Cart
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Model Wooden Horse Drawn Hay Cart
This is a trim little Wagon, it is made mainly in Oak and comes in a natural wood finish, with removable hay gates and metal bound wheels
This char...
Category
1930s Country Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Rotating transparent acrylic sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, Argentina 1969
By Rogelio Polesello
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Transparent acrylic sculpture by Rogelio Polesello, with a moving cubic center. This particular piece plays with optical illusion due to transparency and light bounces.
A little abou...
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Iron Gloves From XiX th
Located in Madrid, ES
Immerse yourself in the exquisite charm of the 19th century with our Antique Aluminum Clothes Iron, a rare piece that seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetics with exceptional ...
Category
1890s Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$1,519
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod
Sounding Chess / B-2466
Copper
Brass Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Large Bertoia Studios 24-Rod
Star of Sound / B-2482
Copper
Brass Sculpture
By Val Bertoia, Harry Bertoia
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 24-rod 'Star of Sound B-2482' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Large Bertoia Studios 10-Rod
B-2700
Brass, Copper
Silver Sound Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 10-Rod 'B-2700' Brass, Copper & Silver Sound Sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage Set of Chinese Jade Carved Horse Drawn Carriage Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
This set of Chinese Jade carved horse drawn carriage are hand crafted with exquisite detail. They were carved with a "thallium tool" and jade-resolving sand by skilled craftsmen in t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Art Deco Inspired Car, Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2014. Materials: wood and leather
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible car: in solid wood. leather interiors
If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more object...
Category
2010s Chilean Art Deco Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Scultura cinetica italiana modern in plastica gialla di Franco Costalonga 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Scultura cinetica composta da un tubolare in plastica giallo senape e una sfera con all’interno una bacchetta di radio che genera fasci di colore giallo.
Realizzata da Franco Costalo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Plastic
1950s Asian Handcrafted Wood Burmese String Opera Marionette Wall Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Wooden Marionette with Burmese String, Reflecting Asian Opera Artistry.
This splendid Burmese-Thai marionette is a testament to masterful hand car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Tailor
s Mannequin, early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
French Tailor's Mannequin, early 20th Century
French 20th century tailor's mannequin. Made of paper, fabric and metal. It features a mechanism inside which allows the tailor to adju...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Windmill with inscription, early 20th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Carved model windmill with inscription, early 20th C.
Category
20th Century Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Invertible Cube Signed, Colored and Handmade by Paul Schatz, 1898-1979
By Paul Schatz
Located in Munster, NRW
The invertible cube, signed, colored and handmade by Paul Schatz,
1898-1979. Anthroposoph, Artist & Mathematician,
(authenticity confirmed by Paul Schatz Foundation).
Measures...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist
s Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and evocative 19th-century carved wooden artist's mannequin from provincial France, circa 1850. This finely sculpted figure is carved from beechwood with articulated joint...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Used Kinetic Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used kinetic sculptures available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used kinetic sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Used kinetic sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used kinetic sculptures made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used kinetic sculptures over the years, but those made by Paolo Soleri, Harry Bertoia and Curtis Jere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Kinetic Sculptures?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,044, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $425,000 highest priced.
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 Used Kinetic Sculptures
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If a sculpture is kinetic, it moves and that movement is part of how the artist conveys the meaning of the work. Kinetic sculptures may feature motors, electronic displays and other components that create the movement. Find a selection of kinetic sculptures on 1stDibs.
- Can tusk be used for sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To produce his sculptures, Pablo Picasso used many different materials. He worked in clay, metal and bronze for many pieces. In addition, he gathered discarded everyday objects, discarded paper and used wood to produce some of his work. You'll find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Louise Nevelson used found wooden forms and made sculptures in steel, aluminum, plexiglass and other materials. Her artistic journey often featured wood, as she found it fascinating, but she added plastics and formica in the 1960s. In the 1970s she began to work on a gigantic scale with aluminum and steel. Shop a selection of Louise Nevelson pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Richard Serra prefers to use steel for his sculptures. He narrows that down and reports that rolled Cor-Ten steel with an evenly rusted surface is his favorite medium. The artist has experimented in other mediums, including film, but is best noted for his large-scale steel structures. Shop a selection of Richard Serra pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Auguste Rodin used a variety of materials for his sculptures, including bronze, marble, plaster and clay. One of his most famous works, The Thinker, is a bronze piece mounted on a stone pedestal. Find a selection of Auguste Rodin art on 1stDibs.
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