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Portrait Sculpture for Sale

What better way to represent a person than in three dimensions? Portrait sculpture is an artistic discipline that goes beyond simple drawing or painting, allowing the artist to capture not only physical features but also the soul and emotion of a subject. More detailed than a painted portrait, it brings the face to life with striking realism, making each artwork unique and timeless.

Since antiquity, particularly with the masterpieces in bronze and stone from classical Greece, to contemporary creations in resin or terracotta, portrait sculptures have remained an essential artistic practice. Many sculptors, inspired by Auguste Rodin, have pushed the boundaries of sculpture modeling, playing with textures and materials to reveal the full complexity of a sculpted portrait.

The process of bust sculpture often begins with clay modeling, a technique that offers great creative freedom. Starting from a live model, the artist shapes a three-dimensional sketch before moving on to molding. The creation of a bust mold passing is a crucial step in transforming clay into a more durable material, such as bronze sculpture or terracotta bust. This progression, from the initial bust project to the final artwork, highlights the skill and patience required to create an exceptional sculpture.

From classical sculptures to more modern interpretations, portrait sculpture remains a fascinating and ever-evolving art form. Whether it's a majestic bronze bust, a minimalist contemporary sculpture, or an experimental clay sculpture, each piece tells a unique story. Sculpted portraits offer a fresh perspective on the human figure, exploring various forms and textures.

Discover a rich and diverse collection that blends tradition and modernity, and let yourself be captivated by the evocative power of portrait sculpture!

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Sculpture, N°440, Maxime Plancque

N°440

Maxime Plancque

Sculpture - 45 x 9 x 8 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 3.5 x 3.1 inch

$789

Sculpture, Midel silver, Le CyKlop

Midel silver

Le CyKlop

Sculpture - 35 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch

$1,240

Sculpture, Le regard perdu, Marc Petit

Le regard perdu

Marc Petit

Sculpture - 36 x 19.5 x 18 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 7.7 x 7.1 inch

$4,735

Sculpture, König, Nando Kallweit

König

Nando Kallweit

Sculpture - 26 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

$774

Sculpture, Violoncelliste, Etienne

Violoncelliste

Etienne

Sculpture - 35.5 x 21 x 14.5 cm Sculpture - 14 x 8.3 x 5.7 inch

$16,574

Sculpture, Black Dress, Alex Katz

Black Dress

Alex Katz

Sculpture - 58.4 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 23 x 7 x 3 inch

$17,900

Sculpture, Forever, Linde Ergo

Forever

Linde Ergo

Sculpture - 183 x 53 x 46 cm Sculpture - 72 x 20.9 x 18.1 inch

$27,623

Sculpture, Grace, Kaloyan Bushev

Grace

Kaloyan Bushev

Sculpture - 29 x 6.5 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 2.6 x 2.4 inch

$2,086

Sculpture, Le couple, Thalia Dalecky

Le couple

Thalia Dalecky

Sculpture - 40 x 22 x 24 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 8.7 x 9.4 inch

$1,353

Sculpture, Prosôpon #19, Angélique

Prosôpon #19

Angélique

Sculpture - 16 x 10 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 6.3 x 3.9 x 2.6 inch

$789

Sculpture, David, Appaloosa

David

Appaloosa

Sculpture - 82 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture - 32.3 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

$564

Sculpture, N°206, Mario Dilitz

N°206

Mario Dilitz

Sculpture - 200 x 177 x 70 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 69.7 x 27.6 inch

$90,197

Sculpture, Mask #182, Gil Bruvel

Mask #182

Gil Bruvel

Sculpture - 41 x 41 x 20.5 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 16.1 x 8.1 inch

$15,221

Sculpture, Corner, Jesus Curia

Corner

Jesus Curia

Sculpture - 243 x 65 x 40 cm Sculpture - 95.7 x 25.6 x 15.7 inch

$32,696

Sculpture, The Nest, Guy Ghazanchyan

The Nest

Guy Ghazanchyan

Sculpture - 62 x 53 x 49 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 20.9 x 19.3 inch

$11,275

Sculpture, Young One, Emmanuel Okoro

Young One

Emmanuel Okoro

Sculpture - 90 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$4,577

Sculpture, Murmure, Réjane LeChat

Murmure

Réjane LeChat

Sculpture - 40 x 15 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 5.9 x 7.9 inch

$2,029

Sculpture, Love, Annie Jungers

Love

Annie Jungers

Sculpture - 27.5 x 10 x 24 cm Sculpture - 10.8 x 3.9 x 9.4 inch

$5,243

Sculpture, Faria, Roland Masson

Faria

Roland Masson

Sculpture - 58 x 18 x 18 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 7.1 x 7.1 inch

$2,255

Sculpture, Au-delà, Chloé Sontrop

Au-delà

Chloé Sontrop

Sculpture - 38 x 21 x 23 cm Sculpture - 15 x 8.3 x 9.1 inch

$4,510

Sculpture, Face, Gregos

Face

Gregos

Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$956

Sculpture, Divinité V, Dasz Panda

Divinité V

Dasz Panda

Sculpture - 77 x 22 x 7 cm Sculpture - 30.3 x 8.7 x 2.8 inch

$789

Sculpture, Douceur d'Enfance, Manoyan

Douceur d'Enfance

Manoyan

Sculpture - 39 x 10 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 3.9 x 7.9 inch

$3,157

Sculpture, Two legs, Lieven D'Haese

Two legs

Lieven D'Haese

Sculpture - 46 x 33 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 13 x 5.5 inch

$4,442

Sculpture, Narturo, Manuel Mediavilla

Narturo

Manuel Mediavilla

Sculpture - 33 x 20 x 12 cm Sculpture - 13 x 7.9 x 4.7 inch

$4,848

Sculpture, Belle d'antan, Bernard Pras

Belle d'antan

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 47 x 39 x 18 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 15.4 x 7.1 inch

$15,784

Sculpture, Bebe assis, Jacques Senger

Bebe assis

Jacques Senger

Sculpture - 59 x 29 x 28 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 11.4 x 11 inch

$1,691

Sculpture, La Nena XS, Idan Zareski

La Nena XS

Idan Zareski

Sculpture - 31 x 27 x 20 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 10.6 x 7.9 inch

$3,157

Sculpture, Trapeci B II, Pere Sala

Trapeci B II

Pere Sala

Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 10 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

$2,142

Sculpture, 19-Circus, Alain Signori

19-Circus

Alain Signori

Sculpture - 29 x 21 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 8.3 x 1.6 inch

$676

Sculpture, Renga, Rene Rikkelman

Renga

Rene Rikkelman

Sculpture - 54 x 37 x 37 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 14.6 x 14.6 inch

$12,966

Sculpture, Little Sun, Binbin Liang

Little Sun

Binbin Liang

Sculpture - 43 x 27 x 15 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 10.6 x 5.9 inch

$5,074

Sculpture, Two sisters, Dirk De Keyzer

Two sisters

Dirk De Keyzer

Sculpture - 156 x 49 x 25 cm Sculpture - 61.4 x 19.3 x 9.8 inch

$15,288

Sculpture, New, Xu Zhen

New

Xu Zhen

Sculpture - 46 x 14 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 5.5 x 4.1 inch

$6,066

Sculpture, Dear Wonder, Giorgiko

Dear Wonder

Giorgiko

Sculpture - 30.5 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm Sculpture - 12 x 6 x 5 inch

$3,450

Sculpture, Deagan, Jean-Pierre Loubet

Deagan

Jean-Pierre Loubet

Sculpture - 30 x 18 x 13 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 7.1 x 5.1 inch

$789

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Painting, No Need To Hide, tizlu

No Need To Hide

tizlu

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$1,578

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Sun Day

tizlu

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

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Print, Untiteled, JM Robert

Untiteled

JM Robert

Print - 65 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$902

Need help with Portrait Sculpture for Sale ?
What are some famous examples of portrait sculpture throughout history?

Some famous examples of portrait sculpture throughout history include the bust of Nefertiti from ancient Egypt, the Terracotta Army in China, Michelangelo's David in Italy, and Rodin's The Thinker in France. These sculptures are renowned for their artistic and historical significance, and continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

What materials are commonly used in creating portrait sculptures?

Common materials used in creating portrait sculptures include clay, bronze, marble, and wood. These materials offer different textures and finishes, allowing artists to create unique and lifelike representations of their subjects.

How do artists approach capturing the likeness and personality of their subjects in portrait sculpture?

Artists approach capturing the likeness and personality of their subjects in portrait sculpture by studying their features, expressions, and body language. They use various techniques such as sketching, measuring, and sculpting to create a realistic and accurate representation of the subject. The goal is to capture not just their physical appearance but also their essence and character.