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Greek Bust Sculpture Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Greek Bust Sculpture. Plaster with bronze and dark grey finish.
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Mid-20th Century Busts

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Plaster

Greek Bust Sculpture Mid Century
Greek Bust Sculpture Mid Century
H 13.25 in W 9 in D 8 in
Frederic Weinberg Brutalist Bronze Horse Sculptures Mid Century
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century set of four brutalist horse sculptures designed by Frederic Weinberg, all initialed FW.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Fred Press Astrological Zodiac Brutalist Bronze Sculptures Mid Century
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare set of 12 Astrological sign cast bronze brutalist sculptures by Fred Press. Each zodiac
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze and Marble Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
The three-step black marble base is home to the bronze Mid-Century Modern sculpture by Irma Stoloff
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Bronze

Patinated Bronze Candle Holder Sculpture Mid Century
By Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical petite horse sculpture candle holder in brass and bronze finish, circa 1950s.
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass, Bronze

Large Bronze Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This bronze wall sculpture by American artist and furniture maker Silas Seandel depicts an organic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Bijan Studio on Top of the World Bronze Alabaster Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Bijan
Located in Miami, FL
Original Bijan Studio Bronze on Alabaster Sculpture titled On Top Of The World by Artist Bijan
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel

Mid Century Cast Bronze Styled Male Bust
By Bronze Age Sculpture House
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted cast plaster mid century male head with a bronze styled toned rub which looks
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Plaster, Wood

Mid Century Cast Bronze Styled Male Bust
Mid Century Cast Bronze Styled Male Bust
H 17.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.25 in
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century bronze sculpture of a group of musical instruments. Beautiful patina and great
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture. In the form of a stylized totem. With a round plinth
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Figurative Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern Figurative Brutalist bronze sculpture of a robust man in motion, with a bucket in its hand
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine midcentury bronze sculpture. In the form of a stylized totem. With a round plinth
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
H 13.63 in W 4.13 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture
H 7.68 in W 3.35 in D 1.58 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Bronze Tribal Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chic bronze Brutalist tribal sculpture. A depiction of a tribal king. Rough hewn and signs of the
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Mid-20th Century American Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Daruma Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Daruma sculpture.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Daruma Sculpture
Mid Century Bronze Daruma Sculpture
No Reserve
H 10 in W 8 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture of a Franciscan Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture. In the form of a Franciscan monk. The base has a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Sculpture of a Horse in great vintage condition. Measures 11" in width
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze Greyhound Whippet Dog Bust Sculpture
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage mid-century bronze greyhound whippet dog bust sculpture on a bronze base. This
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture in bronze, signed Ross 60'. Presumably a San Francisco based
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze Modernist Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Bronze Modernist Sculpture, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze Modernist Sculpture, 1950s
Mid-Century Bronze Modernist Sculpture, 1950s
H 11.23 in W 4.14 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Nude Figure Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern verdigris patinated bronze sculpture of a nude pregnant woman standing before a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century/Modern Deco Sculpture, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Lady walking down the steps cast in bronze with multi-patinas. Mounted on a solid marble
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century/Modern Deco Sculpture, Bronze
Mid Century/Modern Deco Sculpture, Bronze
H 20.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Group Of Five Mid Century Geometric Form Bronze Sculptures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fascinating Group of 5 bronze unsigned sculptures with in a brutalist form. Two of the sculptures
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Styled Cast Plaster Male Mask
By California Art Bronze Foundry, LA
Located in Cincinnati, OH
manner of bronze which is very realistic . This could be a so called death mask which was popular in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Plaster

Mid Century Large Bronze Brutalist Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Large Bronze Brutalist Sculpture From the late 1970s, this brutalist sculpture is made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Wooly Mammoth Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Wooly Mammoth Sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture made by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Studio Sculpture of Wolf
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid century bronze studio sculpture of wolf An excellent sculpture of a wolf by B.C. King, cast in
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Studio Sculpture of Wolf
Mid Century Bronze Studio Sculpture of Wolf
H 11.42 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in
Mid Century Cold Cast Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Dorchester, GB
This evoking cold cast bronze sculpture is an excellent example of mid century design. Believed to
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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Mid-Century Hrose Sculpture- MCM- Brutalist
Located in Budapest, HU
Introducing a captivating Bronze Brutalist/Mid-Century Horse Sculpture, this remarkable piece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Patinated Abstract Mid Century Bronze Sculpture Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abstract Patinated Bronze Sculpture on Wood Base with Hanging Keys This exquisite and thought
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
An intriguing Mid Century Modern abstract figural bronze sculpture Wonderfully executed piece with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture With Kimono
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant sculpture in Bronze
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Lifesize French Bronze Parrots Cockatoos Birds Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century French bronze cockatoos / parrots or birds. This life size art sculpture features
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A Mid 20th Century Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Mid-20th Century Bronze abstract Elephant. Unsigned. Dimensions: H 8cm W 10cm D 8cm Origin
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Brutalist Sculpture by Seff Weidl, Germany, Mid Century
By Seff Weidl
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Important bronze sculpture by German artist Seff Weidl (1915-1972). Magnificent stature and form at
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Bronze Japanese Buddha Sculpture on Plinth
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Bronze Japanese Buddha Sculpture on Plinth Offered for sale is a bronze early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Abstract Bronze & Marble Sculpture by Somchai
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bronze free form abstract sculpture on a marble base with acrylic wire detailing . The
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20th Century Thai Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table top bronze abstract Brutalist style sculpture on travertine marble base. Signed Emma De
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Bronze Antelope Horn Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage sculpture of bronze antelope horns sculpture on a marble stand. Acquired at a
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bronze Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze female torso sculpture. This is a striking bronze statue of a
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century French Kulang Bronze Macaw Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century pair of French bronze Macaw Parrots / birds perched on stands with nice patina, signed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Large Decorative Bronze Painted Wall Sculpture
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century large decorative bronze painted wall sculpture This sculpture measures: 70.25 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Green Marble & Bronze Fish Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique vintage modern sculpture features a bronze fish swimming through a field of seaweed on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Hattakitkosol Somchai Bronze Bird Sculpture
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large bronze bird sculpture with wood base by Hattakitkosol Somchai.
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Vintage 1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Cubist Sculpture, Signed F. Prosperi
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern bronze cubist sculpture, signed F. Prosperi. Beautifully executed Mid-Century
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Draped Chair" Gilt Bronze Sculpture by Marina Karella, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze sculpture by the Greek artist Marina Karella. "Draped Chair" numbered 4/8. Signed on
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Boy's Head Sculpture on Pedestal, Mid-20th Century
By Alexandre Wolkowyski
Located in New York, NY
A bronze head of a youth in bronze with black patina, on a black marble pedestal, circa 1935
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

C. Jere Mid-Century Bronze and Black Marble Whirlwind Spiral Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century abstract standing sculpture of a spiral whirlwind form comprised of bronze rods and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

Bronze Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpture by Albers Henselmann
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy bronze abstract Mid-Century Modern sculpture entitled "Worshipper" is by a sculptor
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Bronze Wall Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible wall-mounted bronze sculpture with wonderful detail and overall patina. Unknown Bay-Area
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

Las Vegas Showgirl Mid-Century Bronze Sculpture, 1950´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Las vegas showgirl mid-century bronze sculpture. 1950´s Show girl / can can dancer mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear Bronze Bookend Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern stock market bookend sculpture brass bear on a solid marble base. These iconic
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Sorel Etrog Signed Untitled Abstract Bronze Table Sculpture
By Sorel Etrog 1
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous, abstract, bronze table sculpture by internationally
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

1960s Mid-Century Bronze Age Reproduction Bronze Bull Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s Mid-Century after the antique Bronze Age reproduction bronze bull sculpture on tapered balck
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze and Ceramic Sculpture Plate
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Platter of Bronze and Ceramic, a One of a Kind Piece, Signed
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Modernist Plaster Sculpture, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Bronzed modernist plaster sculpture of a rider with a horse, probably France mid-20th century. The
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Sigge Berggren Mid-Century Swedish Bronze Nude Ballerina Sculpture
By Sigge Berggren
Located in Skanninge, SE
A mid-century young nude ballerina cast in bronze by Swedish sculpture Sigge Berggren. Cast in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

J. Frödiig, Swedish Sculptor, Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
J. Frödiig, Swedish sculptor. Bronze sculpture on a marble base, mid-20th century. Measures: 13.5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bronze Sculpture by Pino Conte
By Pino Conte
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s large bronze sculpture by Italian artist Pino Conte tittle "Head Of A Girl" in wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of sculpture midcentury bronze you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of sculpture midcentury bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of sculpture midcentury bronze, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of sculpture midcentury bronze over the years, but those crafted by Karl Hagenauer, Myrna Nobile and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sculpture Midcentury Bronze?

Prices for a piece of sculpture midcentury bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $31,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,484.
Questions About Sculpture Midcentury Bronze
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.

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