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What are the four basic methods of sculpture?

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What are the four basic methods of sculpture?

The four basic methods of sculpture are molding, casting, carving and assembling.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Unique Ceramic Monkey Teapot Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a truly unique masterpiece: the Monkey Teapot by Love Art Ceramic. Handcrafted with precision and passion, this teapot stands as a testament to the artistry of its creato...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare Antique Children Carousel Zebra, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Zebra, Germany early 20th Century Item e7298 A wooden carved children's carousel zebra with multicolored painting, made in Germany around 1910. Unresto...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Art Déco Silvered Metal Elephant with Bowl/Ashtray by Hagenauer Wien, Austria
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco silvered metal elephant sculpture holding a bowl/ashtray by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Austria By: Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer Material: metal, silver, ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Bronze Cocker Spaniel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A late 19th century cocker spaniel holding a toy in it's mouth. Bronze.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Greek Raice Warrior Bronze Figurine Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (mid-century) Italian-made Grand Tour bronze figure of a Riace warrior with dark brown patina, mounted on marble plinth. 21.25 inch total height. The original life-size so-...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Grey Murano Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Grey Murano dogs. Vintage set of fine blown Murano grey glass dogs father mother and puppy, grey hound/ whippet. Italy, 1940’s Dimensions: Largest 2" L x .5" W x 2.25" H Smallest 1"...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

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