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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Bronze £17,400 inc VATLifesize Bronze Figurative Female Sculpture – Waiting Women V by Wendy George (Edition of 7)
Wendy George, Waiting Women V, Bronze
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Abstract £4,320 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Sisyphus by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Sisyphus by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £2,808 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Let us go You and I by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Let us go You and I by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £5,040 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Emerge by Won Lee
Emerge by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
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Abstract £4,032 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Stones Song by Won Lee (Edition 2 of 8)
Stones Song by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Abstract bronze sculpture with two roughly rectangular sections from which a head emerges at the top.
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Bronze £5,760 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Lu Lu by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Lu Lu by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Bronze sculpture of a female figure. Her body is distorted and her face is tilted upwards
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Bronze £23,400 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – A Young Girl by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
A Young Girl by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Bronze sculpture of a young lady. She is stood with her legs together and her long neck is slightly tilted.
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Bronze £5,760 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Reclining Girl by Won Lee (Edition of 8)
Reclining Girl by Won Lee, Bronze , Metal
Abstract bronze sculpture of a girl in a reclining position
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Bronze £150,000 inc VATMonumental Bronze Figurative Sculpture – Hope by Victor Halvani (Edition of 6)
Hope by Victor Halvani, Bronze , Metal
Patinated bronze sculpture of a turquoise coloured figure with spiralling hair and limbs.
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Bronze £432 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Bust Sculpture – Clarissa’ by Ronald Moll (Edition of 750)
Clarissa’ by Ronald Moll, Bronze , Metal
Bronze sculpture of a bust of a woman with curly hair.
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Bronze £2,664 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Parade Sculpture – Salvation Army No2 by Catharini Stern
Salvation Army No2 by Catharini Stern, Bronze , Metal
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Bronze £2,664 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative Parade Sculpture – Motorcade by Catharni Stern (Unique)
Motorcade by Catharni Stern, Bronze , Metal
Unique bronze sculpture depicting a group of people and a motorcar. There are people in the car and surrounding it. Two motorbikes are travelling behind it.
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Animals and Birds £1,200 inc VATLife-size Bronze Hare Sculpture – Boxing Hares by John Cox
Boxing Hares by John Cox, Bronze,
Bronze sculpture of two hares, standing on their hind legs, boxing.
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Abstract £17,280 inc VATLarge Mixed Media Figurative Animal Sculpture – Trojan Horse by Antonia Spowers (Unique)
Trojan Horse by Antonia Spowers, Copper, Steel, Metal, Various, Wood,
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Abstract £3,600 inc VATLarge Glass Abstract Sculpture – Anchorage by Antonia Spowers (Unique)
Anchorage by Antonia Spowers, Glass , Various , Wood
Sculpture of two glass anchors, one white and one pale green, on a steel base and oak plinths.
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Armando Varela £1,944 inc VATTabletop Bronze Abstract People Sculpture – Couple by Armando Varela
Couple by Armando Varela, Bronze , Metal
Bronze sculpture of two cubist style figures who appear to be carrying luggage
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Animals and Birds £2,832 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Panther Sculpture – On the Scent by Matt Withington (Edition of 5)
On the Scent by Matt Withington, Bronze , Metal
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Animals and Birds £3,240 inc VATLifesize Steel Silhouette Sculpture – Flamand Pourpre (Purple Flamingo) by Danu (Edition of 80)
Danu, Flamand Pourpre, Stove Enamelled heavy guage Steel
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Animals and Birds £3,240 inc VATLifesize Steel Silhouette Sculpture – Flamand Fraise by Danu (Edition of 80)
Danu, Flamand fraise, Stove Enamelled heavy guage Steel
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Animals and Birds £8,352 inc VATLifesize Steel Silhouette Sculpture – Vache by Danu (Edition of 80)
Vache by Danu, Powder-Coated Heavy Guage Steel
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Animals and Birds £5,040 inc VATLifesize Steel Silhouette Sculpture – Autruche by Danu (Edition of 80)
Danu, Autruche, Stove Enamelled Heavy Guage Steel
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Abstract £1,584 inc VATTabletop Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture – Born to Run by Chelsea Renton (Edition of 9)
Chelsea Renton, Born To Run, Bronze
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Bronze £3,500 inc VATBronze Figurative Sculpture – The Visitor (75cm) by Guido Deleu
Deleu’s creations in ceramic and bronze have a contemporary, sophisticated and balanced out quality to them, making them the perfect complement to any setting.
The thought provoking nature of The Visitor and his skyward gaze is sure to add a contemporary flare to your home or garden!
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Anon Unknown £3,540 inc VATMonumental Sound Sculpture – Basso Prufondo Giant Wind Chime
Basso Prufondo Giant Wind Chime, Metal | Open
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Cubism £2,304 inc VATLarge Wooden Painted Furniture Sculpture – Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Wood
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Bronze £17,400 inc VATLifesize Bronze Resin Figurative Sculpture – Waiting Women III by Wendy George (Edition of 7)
Wendy George, Waiting Women III, Bronze
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Abstract £5,760 inc VATMonumental Steel Silhouette Sculpture – 5 Flamingo’s by Pierre Diamantopoulo
Pierre Diamantopoulo, 5 Flamingo’s, Powder coated Steel
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Abstract £5,040 inc VATMonumental Steel Silhouette Sculpture – 3 Flamingo’s by Pierre Diamantopoulo
3 Flamingo’s by Pierre Diamantopoulo, Powder coated Steel
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Bronze £3,240 inc VATLarge Bronze Figurative People Sculpture – Les Errants by Paul Befayt
Paul Befayt, Les Errants, Bronze
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Bronze £73,500 inc VATMonumental Bronze Mythical Figure Sculpture – Icarus I by Nicola Godden MRSS (Limited Edition of 6)
Nicola Godden, Icarus I, Bronze
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Bronze £54,300 inc VATLarge Bronze Mythical Figure Sculpture – Icarus II by Nicola Godden MRSS (From Limited Edition of 12)
Nicola Godden MRSS, Icarus II, Bronze. This piece has a 16 week waiting time for casting.
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Folk £1,152 inc VATTabletop Wooden Furniture Sculpture – Burr Walnut Bowl by Michael McManus (Unique)
Michael McManus, Burr Walnut Bowl
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Abstract £1,872 inc VATLarge Wooden Figurative Spiritual Sculpture – Angel II by Michael McManus
Michael McManus, Angel II, Burr Elm
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Abstract £5,760 inc VATLarge Steel Glass Abstract Sculpture – Split Infinity by Michael Marriot (Unique)
Michael Marriott, Split Infinity, Stainless Steel and Glass
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Animals and Birds £4,740 inc VATLifesize Steel Figurative Animal Sculpture – Lurcher and Rabbit by Martin Lowe (Unique)
Martin Lowe, Lurcher and Rabbit, Welded Steel
Unique modern sculpture of a lurcher dog chasing a rabbit. Made from welded steel.
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Contemporary £8,000 inc VATLarge Steel Floral Sculpture – Chrysanthemums by Martin Heron
Martin Heron, Chrysanthemums, Stainless & Corten Steel
Corten steel and stainless steel sculpture of three giant chrysanthemum flowers.
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Ceramic £1,728 inc VATLarge Stoneware Folk Boat Sculpture – Pugwash’s Vessel by Mark Smith (Unique)
Pugwash’s Vessel by Mark Smith, Stoneware
Unique stoneware sculpture of a brown coloured boat with a golden shield and a key handing off the back. The crooked mast has a cream coloured flag with a swirl on it.
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Abstract £2,592 inc VATTabletop Stoneware Abstract Bird Sculpture – Tourterelle by Marilyn Vergne
Marilyn Vergne, Tourterelle, Stoneware
Red stoneware sculpture of a turtledove bird perched on a post.
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Animals and Birds £2,592 inc VATLifesize Bronze Figurative Animal Sculpture – Frog on Bottle by Marcus Marmaras (Unique)
Marcus Marmaras, Frog on Bottle, Bronze
Unique, bronze, sculpture of a frog sitting on the neck of a bottle. The bottle is set at an angle on a grey stone base.
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Abstract £7,140 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – Leaning into the Light by Luke Dickinson (Unique)
Luke Dickinson, Leaning into the Light, Iranian Onyx on Cotswold Limestone plinth
Modern stone sculpture made from Iranian onyx, on a Cotswold limestone plinth. The cream and brown coloured stone starts bulbous in shape and stretches into a long point, which is leaning to one side.
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Animals and Birds £850 inc VATLifesize Bronze Hare Garden Sculpture – Laying Hare by John Cox
Lifesize Bronze Hare Garden Sculpture – Laying Hare by John Cox, Bronze
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Animals and Birds £700 inc VATTabletop Water Feature Bronze Reptile Sculpture – Leaping Frog by John Cox
Bronze Frog Sculpture – Leaping Frog by John Cox, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of a frog leaping into the air.
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Animals and Birds £6,480 inc VATLifesize Bronze Animal Sculpture – Standing Stag by John Cox (Edition of 50)
John Cox, Standing Stag, Bronze
Bronze sculpture of a stag, standing proud and alert. Numbered from edition of 50.
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Abstract £8,640 inc VATLarge Bronze Horse Rider Sculpture – Lady Godiva by Isaac Kahn (Edition of 9)
Isaac Kahn,Lady Godiva, Bronze on a marble base
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Abstract £12,000 inc VATMonumental Resin Red Face Sculpture – Form by Ian Walters (Unique)
Ian Walters, Form, Unique, Resin Bonded GRP on a Steel framework
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Bronze Resin £2,760 inc VATLarge Bronze Resin Male Bust Sculpture – Hercules by Eva Bailey (Edition of 3)
Eva Bailey, Hercules, Bronze Resin
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Animals and Birds £12,000 inc VATMonumental Mixed Metal Fantasy Sculpture – Dragon by Sean Crampton
Dragon by Sean Crampton, Copper & Bronze
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Abstract £13,680 inc VATLarge Bronze Abstract Face – Head by Doug Cocker (Unique)
Doug Cocker, Head, Fabricated Bronze