Sculptures
1960s Surrealist Sculptures
Glass
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Surrealist Sculptures
Copper
Early 2000s Surrealist Sculptures
Glass
1970s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
1980s Surrealist Sculptures
Bronze
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures
Spray Paint, Polymer
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Rubber
Early 20th Century Surrealist Sculptures
Bronze
19th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Alabaster, Marble
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Sculptures
Ceramic, Screen
1970s Surrealist Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Found Objects
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
1910s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Acrylic, Stoneware
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Cardboard
1930s Surrealist Sculptures
Clay, Glass, Paper, Found Objects, Wood
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures
Resin, Mixed Media, Silicone, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures
Oil, Polymer
1980s Surrealist Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Surrealist Sculptures
Metal
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Stainless Steel
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Surrealist Sculptures
Glass
1980s Surrealist Sculptures
Rag Paper
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Clay, Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Metal
2010s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Plastic
1970s Surrealist Sculptures
Glass
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Porcelain, Fabric, Found Objects
1950s Surrealist Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Metal
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Clay, Found Objects, Acrylic
1970s Surrealist Sculptures
Plate Glass
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
1960s Surrealist Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Mixed Media
Early 2000s Surrealist Sculptures
Porcelain
1970s Surrealist Sculptures
Brass
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Surrealist Sculptures
Porcelain
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Paper, Glitter, Acrylic
2010s Surrealist Sculptures
Ceramic
1960s Surrealist Sculptures
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Sculptures
Wire
Nude, Abstract and Figurative Sculptures for Sale
The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.
Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metal — bronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.
If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.
And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.