Sculpture And Plinth
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Granite
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1980s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Stone
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Stone
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Vietnamese Animal Sculptures
Brass
20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
17th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1980s European Abstract Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Onyx
Late 20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Granite, Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century Unknown Abstract Sculptures
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Plastic, Hardwood
20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Metal
2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Marble
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Cast Stone
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century British Classical Roman Busts
Cast Stone
20th Century British Classical Roman Busts
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique Early 19th Century German Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
Antique 1860s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Mounted Objects
Wood
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
1980s Op Art Abstract Sculptures
Glass
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts
Slate, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Busts
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Slate, Bronze
20th Century Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Bronze
20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique Mid-19th Century European Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Bronze
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- 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 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.
- 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 a figurative sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A figurative, or representational, sculpture depicts a recognizable person or object.
- 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 abstract sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.
- What is organic sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Organic sculptures have irregular forms derived from nature.
- 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 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 geometric sculpture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Geometric sculpture is a style of art that emphasizes mathematical shapes in an artistic way.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A plaster cast sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art produced by pouring liquid plaster into a mold that the artist carves. In some cases, the resulting cast is the finished artwork. Other times, the artist uses the cast as a reference for carving stone or marble. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of sculpture art.
- Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 25, 2021An artist who creates sculpture is called a sculptor.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are three types of relief in sculpting: high, sunken and bas. The difference between the type of reliefs is how deeply carved the figures are on the surface. Shop a wide range of collectable sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Inuit sculptures are made out of soapstone or serpentine. These deposits are found in the Arctic and range from black to light green. You can shop a collection of Inuit art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does KAWS make his sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, does make his own art. He admits he has a regimented schedule now that he has children, and finds that this has made him more productive, allowing him to focus on sculptures and paintings in the mornings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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