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 £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
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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 VATTabletop 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 VATTabletop 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.