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Sculptures

Sculpture is one of the oldest forms of art, with roots that trace back to prehistoric times. It involves the creation of three-dimensional forms, usually in the round (viewable from all angles) or in relief (protruding from a background), and it can be additive (material is added, as in modeling or assembling) or subtractive (material is removed, as in carving).

Sculptures can be created from a wide variety of materials, including stone, metal, wood, clay, glass, ice, and even found or recycled objects. The choice of material often depends on the desired aesthetic effect, the artist's skills and preferences, and practical considerations like durability and cost.

Historically, sculptures played important roles in religious, civic, and decorative contexts. Many ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, produced monumental sculptures that served religious or commemorative purposes. In the Middle Ages, sculptures were integral parts of church architecture, often conveying religious narratives. The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in freestanding, life-like sculptures inspired by ancient models.

Modern and contemporary sculpture has expanded the definition and possibilities of the medium. Abstract sculpture, which does not represent specific objects or people, became prominent in the 20th century, with artists like Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth leading the way. Kinetic sculpture, which moves with the wind or motor power, is another modern innovation.

Conceptual artists have also used sculpture to explore ideas and concepts rather than focusing purely on aesthetics. For example, Marcel Duchamp's readymades involve the selection and re-contextualization of ordinary objects as art. In the realm of contemporary sculpture, installation art often blurs the line between sculpture and other art forms, incorporating elements such as lighting, sound, and performance.

In summary, sculpture is a diverse and evolving art form that encompasses a wide range of styles, materials, techniques, and purposes. From ancient stone carvings to cutting-edge installations, the history of sculpture reflects the endless human capacity for creative expression in three dimensions.

There are numerous famous artists known for their remarkable contributions to the field of sculpture. Here are some of the most notable ones:

  1. Michelangelo Buonarroti - An Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo is perhaps best known for his marble sculpture of "David" and his Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. He masterfully depicted the human form with a balance of realistic detail and idealized beauty.
  2. Auguste Rodin - Often regarded as the father of modern sculpture, the French artist Rodin created expressive works that conveyed emotion and individual character. His most famous works include "The Thinker," "The Kiss," and "The Gates of Hell."
  3. Donatello - Another influential Italian Renaissance sculptor, Donatello is known for his work in bronze. His statue of David is the first known life-size, free-standing nude in bronze since ancient times, marking a return of the lost classical tradition.
  4. Henry Moore - An English artist known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art. His forms are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures.
  5. Constantin Brâncuși - A Romanian sculptor who made his career in France, Brâncuși is considered a pioneer of modernism. His sculptures often depict clean geometrical lines that form elegant representations of wildlife and portraiture, such as "The Endless Column" and "Sleeping Muse."
  6. Louise Bourgeois - Known for her large-scale sculpture and installation art, Bourgeois was a French-American artist. Her works, such as the towering "Maman" spider sculpture, often encompassed themes of domesticity, family, and her own childhood.
  7. Alexander Calder - An American sculptor known as the originator of the mobile, a type of kinetic sculpture made with delicately balanced or suspended components that move in response to motor power or air currents.
  8. Barbara Hepworth - An English artist and sculptor, Hepworth was a leading figure in the international art scene throughout the mid-20th century. Her work exemplifies Modernism and in particular modern sculpture.

These artists have made significant contributions to the development of sculpture as an art form, each introducing new techniques, materials, or concepts that expanded the boundaries of what sculpture could be.

Sculptures
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Unique Forms of Continuity in Space - Umberto Boccioni Unique Forms of Continuity in Space -...
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Garden Statue tall - Dancing Queen - signed Martin Klein Garden Statue tall - Dancing Queen -...
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Article number: QT-235
Huge Bronze Sculpture - Diana Goddess of the Hunt - signed Huge Bronze Sculpture - Diana Goddess of...
€11,999.00 *
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Standing Woman - Gaston Lachaise Sculptures - Bronze Standing Woman - Gaston Lachaise...
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Article number: RL-135
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Broken Man XXL - Large Statue - Height: 128 cm - Limited Broken Man XXL - Large Bronze Statue -...
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Huge Bronze Sculpture - The Vine (1921) - Harriet Frishmuth Bronze Huge Bronze Sculpture - The Vine (1921) -...
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Large Bronze - Little Dancer of Fourteen Years - Edgar Degas Large Bronze - Little Dancer of Fourteen...
€8,999.00 *
Article number: LS-003
Modern Garden Statue - Limited Bronze Nude with Dove - Martin Klein Modern Garden Statue - Limited Bronze Nude...
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Three-piece Wall Sculpture - Life-size Torso - Modern Nude Three-piece Wall Sculpture - Life-size...
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Large Sculpture - Little Dancer of Fourteen Years - Edgar Degas Large Sculpture - Little Dancer of...
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Outdoor Garden Statue - Sitting Female Nude - Garden Sculpture Outdoor Garden Statue - Sitting Female...
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Large Sculpture - Dancer looking at her right foot - Edgar Degas Large Sculpture - Dancer looking at her...
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Huge Jaguar Statue - Jaguar Animal on marble Base - signed Huge Jaguar Statue - Jaguar Animal on...
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Modern Garden Statue - Walking Female Nude - signed Milo Modern Garden Statue - Walking Female Nude...
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Article number: RL-357
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Sunbeam - Motorcyclist - Signed Otakar Švec - Limited Edition Sunbeam Statue - Motorcyclist - Signed...
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Huge Bronze Sculpture - The Kiss - signed Auguste Rodin Huge Bronze Sculpture - The Kiss - signed...
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Article number: EP-980
Statue of Golfer - Golfer Statue for Garden in Bronze Statue of Golfer - Golfer Statue for...
€3,999.00 *
Article number: LS-151
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Walking Man I - L'Homme qui marche I - Alberto Giacometti Sculptures - 120cm Walking Man I - L'Homme qui marche I -...
€3,999.00 *
Article number: RL-090
Borneo Orangutan Bust - Large Monkey Head - Animal Figurine - Milo Borneo Orangutan Bust - Large Monkey Head...
€3,699.00 *
Article number: RL-420
Bronze Sculpture - The Avenger (1914) - Ernst Barlach Bronze Sculpture - The Avenger (1914) -...
€3,499.00 *
Article number: RL-189
Modern Art - Floating Godfather (1922) - Ernst Barlach Bronze Art Statue - Floating Godfather...
€2,999.00 *
Article number: RL-192
Huge Bronze Bull Sculpture - Cubistic Bull Bronze Statue Huge Bronze Bull Sculpture - Cubistic...
€2,999.00 *
Article number: JD-066
Man in Stocks (1918) - Ernst Barlach - Bronze Figure Man in Stock (1918) - Ernst Barlach -...
€2,999.00 *
Article number: RL-221
Contemporary Art - Polar Bear Statue / Cut Out Style - M.Klein Contemporary Art - Polar Bear Statue / Cut...
€2,999.00 *
Article number: LS-172
Abstract Bronze Sculpture - Free Fly - Limited - Signed Martin Klein Abstract Bronze Sculpture - Free Fly -...
€2,999.00 *
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Polar Bear With Baby - Limited Bronze - Animal Figurine - M. Klein Polar Bear With Baby - Limited Bronze -...
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Modern Bronze Sculpture - The Family - Fernando Botero Modern Bronze Sculpture - The Family -...
€2,499.00 *
Article number: SA-190
Modern Garden Statue - Floating Girl - signed by Milo Modern Garden Statue - Floating Girl -...
€2,499.00 *
Article number: JD-016
Limited Bronze Sculpture - Aztec Column - Signed Martin Klein Limited Bronze Sculpture - Aztec Column -...
€2,499.00 *
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€2,499.00 *
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Sitting Tara - sign. Martin Klein - Limited Bronze Buddha Figurine Sitting Tara - sign. Martin Klein -...
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Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer - Bronze Sculpture - Edgar Degas Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer - Bronze...
€2,499.00 *
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Giant bronze Bust - Ludwig van Beethoven - signed A. Pina Giant bronze Bust - Ludwig van Beethoven -...
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Article number: EP-334A
Contemporary Erotic Nude - Elise´ 17 - Signed Martin Klein - Limited Contemporary Erotic Nude - Elise´ 17 -...
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The Cello Player (1912–1913) - Otto Gutfreund - Cubism Sculpture - Cellista The Cello Player (1912–1913) - Otto...
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Article number: RL-419
Cubism Sculpture - Otto Gutfreund - The Head Cubism Sculpture - Otto Gutfreund - The Head
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Article number: RL-113
Standing Female Nude - Gaston Lachaise Sculptures - Bronze Standing Female Nude - Gaston Lachaise...
€1,999.00 *
Article number: RL-108
Modern Bronze Sculpture - Sleeping Drifters - Ernst Barlach Modern Bronze Sculpture - Sleeping...
€1,999.00 *
Article number: RL-163
Bronze figure - The Ascetic / Praying Man (1925) Ernst Barlach Bronze figure - The Ascetic / Praying Man...
€1,999.00 *
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Bronze Statue - Woman's Head (1912) - Amedeo Modigliani Huge Bronze Statue - Woman's Head (1912) -...
€1,999.00 *
Article number: RL-191
Bronze sculpture - Reading Monks (1932) - sign. Ernst Barlach Bronze Sculpture - Reading Monks (1932) -...
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Article number: RL-231
Bronze figure - Hilarious Monopod (1934) - sign. Ernst Barlach Bronze Figure - Hilarious Monopod (1934) -...
€1,999.00 *
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Contemplation - Modern Garden Statue - Bronze Contemplation - Modern Garden Statue - Bronze
€1,999.00 *
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Opulent Bronze Statue - Ludwig van Beethoven - Signed Teupheme Opulent Bronze Statue - Ludwig van...
€1,999.00 *
Article number: EP-016S
Rolls Royce Radiator Mascot Emily - Spirit of Ecstasy Statue Rolls Royce Radiator Mascot Emily - Spirit...
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Contemporary Bronze Sculpture - Blue Whale Mother With Her Child - Signed Milo Contemporary Bronze Sculpture - Blue Whale...
€1,999.00 *
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