Richard MacDonald Sisters 24 Inch Signed Bronze Sculpture
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
In the broader context of MacDonald's oeuvre, "Sisters" reflects a recurring interest in human relationships alongside his more widely recognized studies of dancers and performers.
Bronze
Richard MacDonald Doves Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 950
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
As a renowned artist, Richard MacDonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Am...
Bronze
$17,000
Richard MacDonald Penche Monet 36 Inch Signed Bronze Sculpture Edition of 55
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Richard MacDonald Title: Penche Monet Medium: Patina on Bronze Sculpture Year: 2010 Size: 36.5" x 13" x 10.5" Inscription: Signed on Plate and Base Edition: 4/55 Richard Mac...
Bronze
Richard MacDonald Leap of Faith 1/3 Life Platinum AP Bronze Sculpture
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Richard MacDonald Title: Leap of Faith Medium: Bronze Sculpture Size: 31" x 9 3/4" x 13 1/4" Year: 2009 Inscription: Signed, dated, and numbered Edition: AP IV - 1/3 life Pla...
Bronze
Dance the Dream: Contemporary Signed Atelier Bronze Sculpture
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In this evocative bronze sculpture, Richard MacDonald captures a dancer in mid-motion—arms aloft, body lifted in a gesture of joy and artistic surrender.
Bronze
Dance to Paradiso: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In "Dance to Paradiso, Atelier," Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony.
Bronze
Dance to Paradiso, Atelier Red Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 2010+
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In "Dance to Paradiso, Atelier, Red," Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony.
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Dancing Waters Column Sculpture in Contemporary Stainless Steel
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“Dancing Waters, Stainless Steel” is a striking new work that captures the movement and fluidity for which the artist has become so recognized.
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
The Ritual Female Dancer Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 2010-
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Capturing the dance of uninhibited sensuality and joyful exuberance, Richard MacDonald offers “The Ritual, Female Dancer” as a reminder to celebrate the moment by relaxing and allowi...
Bronze
Sissone, Atelier Bronze Sculpture of Dancer, Contemporary, Signed, 21"
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
After devoting more than twenty years to the perfection of the human form in bronze, Richard MacDonald focused on a series of sculptures based on his work with dancers from the Royal...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Dance to Paradiso Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 23.5\" Figurative Art
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In Dance to Paradiso, Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony.
Bronze
Zumanity - Modern Dance V and Icarus Moon Bronze Sculpture
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Shortly thereafter, the artist revealed his discoveries in a new exhibition entitled “Richard MacDonald: Red.” The exhibition, which highlights MacDonald's creative immersion into th...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Joie de Vivre, Atelier: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of Dancers, Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Joie de Vivre, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures the exuberance of life through the elegant form of three female dancers caught mid-motion.
Bronze
Allonge Female, Atelier; Bronze Sculpture of Female Dancer, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Working with the Principal dancers from The Royal Ballet, MacDonald’s observations translate into sculpture, thereby bringing a deeper understanding of the beauty of ballet to a broa...
Bronze
$7,085
Allongé Male, Atelier, Signed Bronze Sculpture of Dancer, 21 x 5 x 6.5 Inches
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In his work entitled Allongé – to elongate or stretch - Richard MacDonald has sculpted the powerful lines of the male dancer, accentuating the graceful form of his body.
Bronze
$4,320
Angelic Crystal Atelier, Sculpture in Marble Dust, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MacDonald witnessed her dancing while creating many drawings of the elements of her presence: the result is a very classic bust, whose arms stretch back like the wings of an angel to...
Marble
Study for The Rose: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Study for The Rose, Atelier" offers an intimate glimpse into Richard MacDonald’s creative process, capturing the dancer in a moment of quiet introspection.
Bronze
Flight in Attitude, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Flight in Attitude, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures a dancer mid-ascent, suspended in a moment of pure elevation and grace.
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Capeo Flamenco Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Always absorbed by human theater, MacDonald gravitated to dancer Jordi Caballero whose authentic and entertaining Latin-based choreography is internationally known.
Bronze
$6,750
The Flutist, Atelier: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Drawing on his own belief in the irrepressible will of the human spirit Richard MacDonald composed a trio of dancing figures, and made a statement about humanity and his own artistic...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18 in W 10 in D 18 in
Richard MacDonald Bronze Sculpture Braceo Flamenco Signed Music Ballet Dance Art
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Bloomington, MN
Richard MacDonald's fascination with the human figure and human emotions has led MacDonald to focus on sculpting figures of mimes, dancers and athletes, each of which conveys a sense...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 8 in W 14 in D 3 in
Richard MacDonald Bronze Relief Sculpture Signed Nureyev Bust Fragment Ballet
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Bloomington, MN
Richard MacDonald's fascination with the human figure and human emotions has led MacDonald to focus on sculpting figures of mimes, dancers and athletes, each of which conveys a sense...
Bronze
Sold
H 17.75 in W 9 in D 6 in
Richard MacDonald Sleep, Marcel, Sleep Signed 17 Bronze Sculpture of 175
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
As a renowned artist, Richard MacDonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Am...
Bronze
Sold
H 53.125 in W 20.25 in D 12.5 in
Richard MacDonald Transcendence (Sasha II) Large Bronze Sculpture 53 Inch Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
As a renowned artist, Richard MacDonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Am...
Bronze
Sold
H 19.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Richard MacDonald Rain II Signed 19 inch Bronze Sculpture Edition of 85
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
As a renowned artist, Richard MacDonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Am...
Bronze
Dance the Dream, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Signed by the artist.
Bronze
Angelic Crystal, Marble Dust
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MacDonald witnessed her dancing while creating many drawings of the elements of her presence: the result is a very classic bust, whose arms stretch back like the wings of an angel to...
Marble
Dance to Paradiso, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In Dance to Paradiso, Atelier Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony.
Bronze
Dance to Paradiso, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In Dance to Paradiso, Atelier Richard MacDonald masterfully selects an exceptional moment of observation as two figures dance with utter trust and harmony.
Bronze
Dance the Dream, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has captured the subtleties of this pivotal moment in the dancer’s life: through his vision, we feel the child-like spirit, and the emerging ballerina.
Bronze
Dance the Dream, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has captured the subtleties of this pivotal moment in the dancer’s life: through his vision we feel the child-like spirit, and the emerging ballerina.
Bronze
Dance the Dream, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Signed by the artist.
Bronze
Capeo
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Always absorbed by human theater, MacDonald gravitated to dancer Jordi Caballero whose authentic and entertaining Latin-based choreography is internationally known.
Bronze
Sold
H 33 in W 16 in D 14 in
Richard MacDonlad Flight in Attitude 2001 Signed Bronze Sculpture with COA
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Minneapolis, MN
MacDonald captures the essence of dance in Flight in Attitude.
Bronze
Rosin Box
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In “The Rosin Box”, the act of preparation is central to the concept of dance that MacDonald seeks to portray: the dancer prepares her shoe by gently pushing the toe into small “rock...
Bronze
Angelic Crystal, Marble Dust
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MacDonald witnessed her dancing while creating many drawings of the elements of her presence: the result is a very classic bust, whose arms stretch back like the wings of an angel to...
Marble
Angelic Crystal, Terracotta
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MacDonald witnessed her dancing while creating many drawings of the elements of her presence: the result is a very classic bust, whose arms stretch back like the wings of an angel to...
Terracotta, Resin
Angelic Crystal, Marble Dust
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MacDonald witnessed her dancing while creating many drawings of the elements of her presence: the result is a very classic bust, whose arms stretch back like the wings of an angel to...
Marble
Angelic Crystal, Terracotta
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
MacDonald witnessed her dancing while creating many drawings of the elements of her presence: the result is a very classic bust, whose arms stretch back like the wings of an angel to...
Terracotta, Resin
The Flutist, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Drawing on his own belief in the irrepressible will of the human spirit Richard MacDonald composed a trio of dancing figures, and made a statement about humanity and his own artistic...
Bronze
The Flutist, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Drawing on his own belief in the irrepressible will of the human spirit Richard MacDonald composed a trio of dancing figures, and made a statement about humanity and his own artistic...
Bronze
Flight in Attitude, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Soaring with the effortless grace of a true ballerina, “Flight in Attitude,” truly captures a dancer’s movement and ethereally takes flight. Lithe and strong, with discipline and per...
Bronze
Flight in Attitude, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Soaring with the effortless grace of a true ballerina, “Flight in Attitude,” truly captures a dancer’s movement and ethereally takes flight. Lithe and strong, with discipline and per...
Bronze
Flight in Attitude, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Soaring with the effortless grace of a true ballerina, “Flight in Attitude,” truly captures a dancer’s movement and ethereally takes flight. Lithe and strong, with discipline and per...
Bronze
$6,955
H 10.5 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Piper Draped, Atelier: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Piper Draped, Atelier" captures a moment of lyrical expression, where movement and stillness converge in a harmonious balance. The figure's poised stance and flowing drapery evoke a...
Bronze
$55,000
H 32 in W 15 in D 14 in
Romeo & Juliet III: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
As an embodiment of passion and self-sacrifice, the characters of Romeo and Juliet are timeless reminders of eternal nature of love. Romeo is making a valiant, impassioned attempt to...
Bronze
$8,700
H 19 in W 6 in D 5 in
Leap of Faith, Contemporary Atelier Gold Bronze Sculpture, Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Leap of Faith, Atelier" captures the dynamic spirit of Viktor Kee, the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil performer, in a moment of pure elevation and fearless expression. Composed wit...
Bronze
$11,150
H 17.75 in W 8 in D 7 in
Duality, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century, Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald’s sculpture Duality, Atelier, originally introduced to collectors under the working title of Yin and Yang II, represents a principle that is fundamental to art from...
Bronze
$10,060
H 21 in W 9 in D 6 in
Blind Faith: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Blind Faith, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald depicts a blindfolded male performer balancing on pointe atop the sharp corner of a cube. Bent forward in a deep arch, his arms reach behi...
Bronze
$11,150
H 7 in W 7 in D 19 in
Origins: Contemporary Atelier Bronze Sculpture, 21st Century, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Richard MacDonald has always been intrigued by opposites, and his mastery allows him to sculpt both delicate, archetypal femininity and bold, athletic masculinity. In Origins, he u...
Bronze
$14,175
H 20 in W 8 in D 8 in
Inspiratio, Atelier, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture in the 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Inspiratio, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald captures a powerful moment of harmony between two dancers—a male and female form united in perfect poise. With one arm each extended skywar...
Bronze
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 32 in D 28 in
Sisters Bronze Sculpture by Frederick Hart, 1990s
By Frederick Hart
Located in Woodmere, OH
Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...
Bronze
$8,100
H 20 in W 8 in D 16 in
Gymnast, Eighth Life Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 1990s, Unframed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Wh...
Bronze
$7,630
H 15.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Blind Courage, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
In “Blind Courage, Atelier" we witness Richard MacDonald’s vision come full-circle. The feminine counterpart to “Blind Faith”, “Blind Courage, Atelier" embodies the call to live life...
Bronze
$12,760
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 8.25 in
Joie de Femme, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Joie de Femme, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald celebrates the strength and beauty of the feminine spirit through the expressive forms of two dancers in motion. With arms extended and ...
Bronze
$7,090
H 18 in W 9 in D 7 in
Flight in Attitude, Atelier, Contemporary Red Bronze Sculpture, Signed
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The essence of dance is captured in a single, soaring moment in "Flight in Attitude, Red, Atelier". Richard MacDonald freezes time as the performer arches upward in a sweeping attitu...
Bronze
$10,595
H 20 in W 10 in D 9 in
Elena, Atelier, Platinum Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Elena, Atelier, Platinum" captures the timeless elegance of the ballerina through Richard MacDonald’s masterful eye for form, emotion, and movement. In this special edition, the coo...
Bronze
$6,425
H 16 in W 7 in D 6 in
Showtime, Atelier Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“A silent medium within a silent medium.” These are the words contemporary master Richard MacDonald uses in describing his world renowned Mime Series. MacDonald’s trademark skill at ...
Bronze
$8,100
H 20 in W 8 in D 16 in
Gymnast, Eighth Life Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 1990s, Unframed, 20x8"
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Created by artist Richard MacDonald for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the idealization of the human form. Wh...
Bronze
$7,090
H 11 in W 11 in D 5 in
La Fuite du Temps, Atelier: Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Signed, 21st Century
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Reflecting MacDonald’s lifelong creative exploration of the nature of human reality, La Fuite du Temps, Atelier reveals a powerful statement about the passage of time as it is measur...
Bronze
$32Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.4 in W 1.2 in D 3.1 in
Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natural ...
Clay, Earthenware
$195,000
H 25 in W 20.5 in
Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original linoleum cut in color by Pablo Picasso, 1962. It is hand signed and numbered 40/50 from the edition of 50; there were also 35 artist's proofs. This piece is...
Linocut
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 20 in
Nude Bronze Figurative Sculpture 'Morning Glory' mythology, contemporary, dream
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Morning Glory is a beautiful nude bronze figurative sculpture by Carl Payne, showcasing the artist’s celebrated ability to blend classical influences with contemporary elegance. Part...
Bronze
$68Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 3.9 in W 2.2 in D 7.5 in
Moroccan Decorative Horse Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...
Clay, Earthenware
Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern table brush designed by the renowned Austrian designer Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950s. This sculptura...
Brass
$18,600
H 18.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sensational Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture titled "Invocation" by the renowned D.H. Chiparus, made in quality bronze and supported on a marble sculpture. It depicts an alluring...
Marble, Bronze
$110,000
H 32 in W 17 in
Synchromy Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, 1950s, Unframed, 32x17
By Stanton MacDonald-Wright
Located in Miami, FL
The work is executed at the heyday of abstract expressionsim in the mid-50s. Colors are saturated and bright. Goldfield (of Goldfield Gallery). Written on the stretcher. Goldfield G...
Oil
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$145 / item
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Length including...
Brass
Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Lounge Chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Finnland, Haimi, 1964. Early Swivel and tilt armchair, produced in the late 1960s by Haimi. Organically shaped fibreglass shell, newly uph...
Steel
Milo Baughman Style Satellite Chaise in Tan Faux Fur, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Style Satellite Chaise in Faux Fur, 1970 A sculptural, circular chaise in the style of Milo Baughman, originally designed in the 1970s. Reupholstered in Great Plains’ "...
Upholstery, Walnut
Bronze sculpture of 'Rapunzel' from German fairytale by Carl Payne
By Carl Payne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A stunning Nude Bronze Sculpture 'Rapunzel' with inspiration taken from the German fairytale. Continuing a successful career in England and Ireland, Carl joined Callaghan Fine Pain...
Bronze
$345,000
H 50.13 in W 40.38 in
Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John by Domenico Puligo
By Domenico Puligo
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterful example of Italian Mannerist painting, this exceptional panel was composed by the renowned Florentine painter Domenico Puligo. Alongside Jacopo Pontormo and Rosso Fiorent...
Panel, Oil
$16,528
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in
Profundus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Contemporary Male Figure Marble Stone
By Wim van der Kant
Located in Utrecht, NL
Profundus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Contemporary Male Figure Marble Stone Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at a high ...
Marble, Bronze
$445,000
H 33.5 in W 43.5 in
Autumn Garden Walk by John Atkinson Grimshaw
By John Atkinson Grimshaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
The golden-red glow of the autumnal sun illuminates this countryside scene by British painter John Atkinson Grimshaw. Showcasing the celebrated painter’s mastery of light and atmosph...
Canvas, Oil
There are artists and there are masters. Richard MacDonald will go down in the history of sculpture as Picasso did painting, as an unequivocal master of the art.
Only a number of people can master craftsmanship, far fewer, the art of the human form. Figurative sculpture is a language MacDonald speaks with astounding fluency, and as with any language, MacDonald’s creative drive is formed from a need to share the universal dialect of the human figure with those who understand it; this is the unique privilege the artist affords his viewers.
MacDonald captures the beauty, romance and essence of the human spirit in motion. Influenced by the expressiveness in the figures of Renaissance master Donatello, the emotional intensity of works by 19th century French sculptor Auguste Rodin, and the power of Michelangelo’s sculptures, MacDonald’s inspirational, sensitive works are precisely of the moment, yet profoundly historic by reference. And they dance rhythmically for all to see — in the leap and grace of the dancer, the power of the athlete, the gesture and passion of lovers, the spirit rises, and MacDonald captures it.
Find a collection of authentic Richard MacDonald sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Figurative sculptures mix reality and imagination, with the most common muse being the human body. Animals are also inspirations for these sculptures, along with forms found in nature.
While figurative sculpture dates back over 35,000 years, the term came into popularity in the 20th century to distinguish it from abstract art. It was aligned with the Expressionist movement in that many of its artists portrayed reality but in a nonnaturalistic and emotional way. In the 1940s, Alberto Giacometti — a Swiss-born artist who was interested in African art, Cubism and Surrealism — created now-iconic representational sculptures of the human figure, and after World War II, figurative sculpture as a movement continued to flourish in Europe.
Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon were some of the leading figurative artists during this period. Artists like Jeff Koons and Maurizio Cattelan propelled the evolution of figurative sculpture into the 21st century.
Figurative sculptures can be whimsical, uncanny and beautiful. Their materials range from stone and wood to metal and delicate ceramics. Even in smaller sizes, the sculptures make bold statements. A bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí enhances a room; a statuesque bull by Jacques Owczarek depicts strength with its broad chest while its thin legs speak of fragility. Figurative sculptures allow viewers to see what is possible when life is reimagined.
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