Modern
Modern sculpture is a style of art that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is characterized by a number of features, including:
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Break from tradition: Modern sculpture broke away from traditional techniques and subjects, using new materials and forms to convey innovative ideas.
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Abstraction: Sculptures often tend towards abstraction, with distorted and fragmented forms.
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New materials: Sculptors experimented with new materials like metal, glass, and plastic, instead of the more traditional stone and bronze.
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Emphasis on design: Sculptures often emphasize design, form, and volume.
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Movement: Sculptures often suggest movement.
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Site-specific art: Modern sculptures are often created outdoors and are sometimes site-specific, meaning they are intentionally created for a specific place.
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Public art: The public’s reaction to sculpture in public spaces is a modern concept, as new parks and urban spaces were being developed in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Influenced by other cultures: Influenced by new sources of inspiration, including cultures outside of the European tradition.
Some pioneers of modern sculpture include Auguste Rodin, Constantin Brâncuși, and Henry Moore
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Contemporary £9,600 inc VATLarge Resin Figurative Female Sculpture – Placidez by Maria Bayardo
Placidez by Maria Bayardo, Resin
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Animals and Birds £26,400 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture – Dormouse by Marjan Wouda (Edition of 6)
Dormouse, Bronze
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Animals and Birds £1,074 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Bird Sculpture – Penguin Family by Annette Yarrow (Edition of 9)
Penguin Family by Annette Yarrow, Bronze on Stone
Sculpture of a penguin family made from bronze, on a stone base. Two adult penguins stand around a baby penguin. One parent penguin looks down towards the baby.
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20th Century £714 inc VATStoneware Furniture Sculpture – Victorian Salt Glazed Water Filter (Unique)
Victorian Salt Glazed Water Filter by Anon Unknown, Stoneware
Sculpture of a Victoria salt glazed water filter made from stoneware.
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Abstract £3,240 inc VATLarge Painted Steel Abstract Sculpture – Red by Clare Burnett (Unique)
Clare Burnett, Red, Painted Steel, Unique
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Bronze £636 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Sculpture – Trace by Jacques Vanroose (Edition of 75)
Trace by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze
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Bronze £3,180 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Sculpture – Angel of Freedom by Guy Buseyne
Angel of Freedom by Guy Buseyne, Bronze
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Bronze £960 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Family Sculpture – Mother and Child by Eli Ilan
Mother and Child by Eli Ilan, composite bronze on an ebonised square plinth, Edition signed ILAX 91X, 30cm high, 16cm wide 15cm deep
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Animals and Birds £4,740 inc VATLarge Bronze Frog Fountain Sculpture – Frogs on a Log, Water Fountain by John Cox
Frogs on a Log, Water Fountain by John Cox, Bronze
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Body £4,200 inc VATTabletop Bronze Female Body Sculpture – Ephemera by Glenn Morris (Edition of 4)
Ephemera by Glenn Morris, Bronze on Ancaster stone base, Edition of 4, Body, Woman sculpture
Bronze sculpture of a female figure standing on an Ancaster stone box filled with various items including pearls and lacework
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Animals and Birds £4,740 inc VATTabletop Bronze Natural Chrysalis Sculpture – Auralian by Glenn Morris (Edition of 4)
Auralian by Glenn Morris, Bronze on Ancaster stone base
Bronze sculpture of a giant chrysalis mounted on top of an Ancaster stone box which contains a butterfly
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Body £5,100 inc VATTabletop Bronze Natural Bone Sculpture – Vertebrae by Glenn Morris (Edition of 4)
Vertebrae by Glenn Morris, Bronze on Ancaster stone base
Bronze sculpture of a vertebrae on an Ancaster stone plinth
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Abstract £288,000 inc VATMonumental Abstract Figurative Bronze Sculpture – Mother Playing with Child by Victor Halvani (Edition of 6)
Mother Playing with Child by Victor Halvani , Bronze
Abstract bronze sculpture representing a mother playing with a child. A large curved form with two spheres are held on separate curls
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Found Objects £2,592 inc VATLarge Metal Furniture Sculpture – Car bench with working Headlamps by Morris Cowley (Unique)
Car bench with working Headlamps by Morris Cowley, Recycled Car Parts
Unique sculpture of a car bench with working headlamps, made from recycled car parts.
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Abstract £7,140 inc VATLarge Aluminium Abstract Sculpture – Sailing Turbine by Jonathan Clarke (Unique)
Sailing Turbine by Jonathan Clarke, Sand Cast Aluminium
Unique, abstract, modern sculpture made from sand cast aluminium. Two large paddles and a propeller shape rest on a low table with six legs.
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Abstract £2,592 inc VATTabletop Aluminium Abstract Sculpture – Ritual Dance by Jonathan Clarke
Ritual Dance by Jonathan Clarke, Sand Cast Aluminium
Unique, modern, abstract sand cast aluminium sculpture. A flat base holds two horn shaped metal levers.
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Abstract £1,200 inc VATTabletop Figurative Abstract Sculpture – Him plus Her by Austin Productions
Him plus Her by Austin Productions, Hand-Cast Plaster
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Bronze £1,440 inc VATTabletop Bronze Marble Figurative Sculpture – Piroutte by Isaac Kahn (Edition of 36)
Piroutte by Isaac Kahn, Bronze Sculpture on Marble base
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Abstract £10,080 inc VATLarge Wooden Steel Abstract Sculpture – Double Eye by Mel Howse
Double Eye by Mel Howse, Enamled Stainless Steel & Oak
Enamelled stainless steel and oak modern sculpture. Two blue, green, yellow and black painted bowl shapes represent eyes.
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Abstract £14,400 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Surreal Sculpture – The Gardener by Quentin Clemence
The Gardener by Quentin Clemence, Bronze
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Abstract £7,200 inc VATLarge Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture – Coat by Carole Waller (Unique)
Coat by Carole Waller, Glass, Resin & Silk Viscose Cloth
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Animals and Birds £12,960 inc VATLifesize Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture – Picasso’s Goat by Joyce Playle
Picasso’s Goat by Joyce Playle, Bronze
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Animals and Birds £9,720 inc VATLarge Bronze Horse Head Sculpture – The Sentinel by Bob Crutchley (Edition of 4)
The Sentinel by Bob Crutchley, Bronze
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Bronze Resin £4,248 inc VATLarge Bronze Resin Bust Sculpture – The Singing Memnon by Eva Bayley (Edition of 3)
The Singing Memnon by Eva Bayley, Bronze Resin
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Contemporary £21,600 inc VATMonumental Steel Aircraft Sculpture – Spitfire II by Richard Cresswell (Edition of 9)
Spitfire II by Richard Cresswell, Stainless Steel
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Abstract £21,600 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Surreal Sculpture – Tuffatrice (Woman Diver) by Romano Costi
Tuffatrice (Woman Diver) by Romano Costi, Bronze , Metal
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Contemporary £7,440 inc VATMonumental Steel Water Boat Sculpture – Caprice by Richard Cresswell (Edition of 9)
Caprice by Richard Cresswell, Stainless Steel , Metal , Steel
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Abstract £1,584 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Prima Ballerina by Isaac Kahn (Edition of 50)
Prima Ballerina by Isaac Kahn, Bronze , Metal
Abstract sculpture of the figure of a ballerina made from bronze. The figure is a shiny silver colour.
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Abstract £3,456 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Sculpture – Pregnancy by Isaac Kahn (Edition of 50)
Pregnancy by Isaac Kahn, Bronze , Metal
Abstract modern sculpture of the figure of a pregnant woman made from bronze.
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Bronze £1,800 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Female Sculpture – Sensitivity by Jacques Vanroose (Edition of 75)
Sensitivity by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze , Metal
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Bronze £4,320 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Male Sculpture – Escape by Jacques Vanroose (Edition of 100)
Escape by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze , Metal
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Bronze £1,596 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Female Sculpture – Beau by Jacques Vanroose (Edition of 100)
Beau by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze , Metal
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Bronze £2,160 inc VATTabletop Figurative Bronze Sculpture – All Around by Jacques Vanroose (From Edition of 99)
All Around by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £4,000 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Bird Sculpture – Flight by Hattakitkosol Somchai
Flight by Hattakitkosol Somchai, Bronze , Metal
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Animals and Birds £396 inc VATSmall Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture – Three dancing Hares by Bob Crutchley
Bronze, Metal | Unknown Edition
Bronze sculpture of three hares that appear to be dancing in formation
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Animals and Birds £432 inc VATTabletop Wooden Animal Sculpture – Black Forest Bear with Salmon
Wood, Unique
Unique wooden sculpture of a bear that is holding a salmon in its paws. The is fish curled around onto the bear’s back.
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Bronze £1,248 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Sculpture – Path of Dreams by Jacques Vanroose (Edition of 75)
Path of Dreams by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of three female figures in different poses. Two are climbing up, and the third sits at the top of a wooden post.
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Bronze £1,560 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Sculpture – Lost in Tango by Jacques Vanroose (Edition of 75)
Lost in Tango by Jacques Vanroose, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of three figures set on rectangular corten steel frames. Two figures are dancing a tango together while the other we see dancing alone.
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Bronze £2,200 inc VATLarge Bronze Wood Figurative Sculpture – Lookout by Guy Buseyne (Edition of 75)
Lookout by Guy Buseyne, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of three figures on a staircase. One figure is sitting at the top.
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Abstract £20,880 inc VATLarge Bronze Blue Sculpture – Private Dancer by Martin Cundell (Unique)
Martin Cundell, Private Dancer, Bronze
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Body £5,760 inc VATLarge Marble Abstract Sculpture – Emerging III by Yuelong Shi
Marble , Stone | Unique
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Bronze £12,240 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Bust Sculpture – Little Eileen 1927 by Sir Jacob Epstein
Bronze , Metal | Unknown
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Animals and Birds £16,740 inc VATMonumental Steel Flock of Birds Sculpture – 13 Flamingos by Pierre Diamontopoulo
Steel , Metal | Open
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Abstract £18,000 inc VATMonumental Steel Figurative Colourful Sculpture – The Fighter by Matt Lamb (Unique)
The Fighter by Matt Lamb, Steel, Metal, Signed Lamb 06, Unique, 350cm high by 290cm wide by 180cm deep,
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Animals and Birds £7,800 inc VATMonumental Steel Figurative Insect Sculpture – Preying Mantis by Iain Tatum (Unique)
Metal , Steel | Unique
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Classical Mythology £5,760 inc VATLarge Wooden Nautical Female Sculpture – Vanadis by Andy Peters (Unique)
Wood | Unique
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Classical Mythology £7,200 inc VATLarge Wooden Nautical Female Sculpture – Valkyrie by Andy Peters (Unique)
Wood | Unique
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Classical Mythology £5,760 inc VATLarge Wooden Nautical Female Sculpture – Helena by Andy Peter (Unique)
Wood | Unique