Sculptures
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Paint
1970s Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
1970s Outsider Art Sculptures
Acrylic Polymer
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Blown Glass
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Mixed Media
1970s Folk Art Sculptures
Stone
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Blown Glass
1950s Folk Art Sculptures
Wool
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Blown Glass
Early 2000s Folk Art Sculptures
Resin, Paint
Early 2000s Folk Art Sculptures
Marble
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wool
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Mixed Media, Wood, Fabric
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Blown Glass
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Fabric, Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Blown Glass
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic
1980s Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Intaglio
Early 2000s Folk Art Sculptures
Stone
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Cast Stone
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1980s Folk Art Sculptures
Wool, Cotton
1960s Outsider Art Sculptures
Paint, Board, Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Stoneware, Clay, Glaze, Underglaze
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Sculptures
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
1960s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Sculptures
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Bronze
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Found Objects, House Paint, Acrylic, Graphite
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Metal
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Found Objects, House Paint, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Sculptures
Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Mixed Media
1960s Folk Art Sculptures
Ceramic, Terracotta
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Metal
1960s Folk Art Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1980s Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Papier Mâché
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Wood, Paint
1960s Folk Art Sculptures
Stone, Metal
2010s Folk Art Sculptures
Paper
1970s Outsider Art Sculptures
Resin
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.