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Le vieux pot de peinture rose - 326
Yannick Bouillault
Sculpture - 13 x 28 x 20 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 11 x 7.9 inch
$382
The girl in red
Caro Graffiti
Sculpture - 44.5 x 27 x 2 cm Sculpture - 17.5 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,461
Convoyeur III (PDE24)
Pierre Demonchaux
Sculpture - 90 x 50 x 3 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,517
L’enfant abrité - Noir
Parvine Curie
Sculpture - 14 x 14 x 11 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 5.5 x 4.3 inch
$674
Fils du Ciel
Gaël Rouxeville
Sculpture - 103 x 78 x 64 cm Sculpture - 40.6 x 30.7 x 25.2 inch
$5,618
L'univers des Yayas - N° 328
Yannis Lagresle
Sculpture - 43 x 10 x 48 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 3.9 x 18.9 inch
$3,259
Harley Davidson Spider
Rémy Aillaud
Sculpture - 35 x 50 x 70 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 19.7 x 27.6 inch
$6,686
Dawn cycle
Anne Juliette Deschamps
Sculpture - 70 x 70 x 4 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch
$2,247
Personnage cadac H.30cm
Parvine Curie
Sculpture - 30 x 9 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.5 x 3.1 inch
$1,348
Off white Nike giant dynamite
Rémy Aillaud
Sculpture - 110 x 35 x 35 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
$7,304
Personnage cadac H.30cm Blanc
Parvine Curie
Sculpture - 30 x 9 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.5 x 3.1 inch
$1,348
Off-white rocket
Rémy Aillaud
Sculpture - 12.5 x 46 x 11 cm Sculpture - 4.9 x 18.1 x 4.3 inch
$2,804
Nature balance...
Irena Tone
Sculpture - 100 x 45 x 45 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 17.7 x 17.7 inch
$5,611
Angry L'Égo With a Red Tongue
Le CyKlop
Sculpture - 35 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$1,461
Faire beaucoup avec presque rien. Sm 779
Jean-Paul Boyer
Sculpture - 51 x 38 x 38 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 15 x 15 inch
$1,067
1972 Silver Metallica
Florian Hunger-Pegof
Sculpture - 21 x 8 x 6 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 3.1 x 2.4 inch
$2,191
1972 Black Metallica 2
Florian Hunger-Pegof
Sculpture - 27 x 4 x 4 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 1.6 x 1.6 inch
$2,191
1972 Metallica Black 1
Florian Hunger-Pegof
Sculpture - 24 x 10 x 4 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 3.9 x 1.6 inch
$2,191
1972 METALLICA Oeil Eye
Florian Hunger-Pegof
Sculpture - 4 x 1 x 1 cm Sculpture - 1.6 x 0.4 x 0.4 inch
$2,191
Silk Sticks (AJ58)
Adrienne Jalbert
Sculpture - 14.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm Sculpture - 5.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 inch
$1,124
L'univers des Yayas N° 695
Yannis Lagresle
Sculpture - 9 x 12 x 22 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 4.7 x 8.7 inch
$1,798
Samouraï - Exclos 216
Guillaume Roche
Sculpture - 52 x 32 x 27 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 12.6 x 10.6 inch
$4,382
Off-white Dynamite Giant
Rémy Aillaud
Sculpture - 110 x 35 x 35 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch
$7,304
Bas-Relief - 786
Marie-Madeleine Vitrolles
Sculpture - 30 x 35 x 18 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 13.8 x 7.1 inch
$1,236
Mini Apple China Ed. 2018 - Or
Li Lihong
Sculpture - 6.5 x 5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 2.6 x 2 x 2 inch
$225
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Convergence animalière
Jean-Paul Jacquet
Sculpture - 40 x 70 x 15 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 27.6 x 5.9 inch
$1,573
L'eau rouge #336
Yannick Bouillault
Sculpture - 82 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 32.3 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch
$1,405
Gontran (hommage à Modrian)
Flo Hombecq
Sculpture - 36 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
$1,067
Floating Favelas, Red Expansion II
David Moreno
Sculpture - 41 x 45 x 18 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 17.7 x 7.1 inch
$3,933
Twist, Gradient Ordinal Murmuration
Jake Michael Singer
Sculpture - 100 x 82 x 90 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 32.3 x 35.4 inch
$30,339
Osmose - série sculpture et corps en matière
Jf Carer
Sculpture - 79 x 31 x 31 cm Sculpture - 31.1 x 12.2 x 12.2 inch
$11,799
Aperatine Blue Alpine
Aperato
Sculpture - 40 x 32 x 25 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 12.6 x 9.8 inch
$11,124
Steel Sculpture for Sale
Steel sculpture appeared in art during the twentieth century. In previous centuries precious metals were the most frequently used in sculpture but the industrial revolution and urbanisation led to a wider use of more commonplace metals, including steel. Before that, bronze, a very resistant material, had been the medium of choice for sculptors creating artworks that would be installed outdoors.
Unlike other metals, steel is easily malleable at a high temperature. Stainless steel has the advantage of being very resistant to rust and harsh weather conditions, making it an ideal choice for outdoor sculptures. Indeed, over the course of the twentieth century it was often used for this purpose. Steel sculptures were used, and continue to be used, to decorate and enhance public spaces in cities as well as gardens.
One of the artists most well-known for his use of steel is Richard Serra. The material occupied a core part of his minimalist practice. In his early work, he used sheets of steel as well as steel rolls which were carefully balanced on the ground. To prevent the material from degrading and changing over time in an uncontrolled way, he coated the pieces with a solution which made them appear rusted. Later on in his career, Serra focussed on site-specific, monumental sculptures. His works were influenced by the environment they were destined for and thus perfectly suited to it. The curves of the sculptures encourage viewers to walk around them while the their impressive size dwarfs the viewers and leads them to reflect on the perception they have of their bodies in relation to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Another artist famous for his gigantic steel sculptures is Bernar Venet. You can find his huge steel arches in cities all over the world and you'll also find some of his artworks on Artsper.
Amongst the greatest sculptors working in steel, there is of course Alexander Calder, who succeeded in creating sculptures of surprising delicacy despite the hardness of the material. His colourful mobiles have become iconic artworks. How can such a dense material appear so light and frail? His sculptures are part of the kinetic art movement and the careful equilibrium that Calder achieved so deftly continues to fascinate viewers.
In a very different style, César also used steel, among other materials, to create works that are far less elegant. His “Compression" sculptures used lead, iron and steel to criticise our consumerist society.
Steel continues to be used by today's contemporary sculptors, mainly for monumental sculptures. Indeed, several contemporary artists have demonstrated a mastery of steel. Chief among them, is Jeff Koons and his famous "Balloon Dog" made of stainless steel with a colored mirror finish surface. With steel, Jeff Koons turned the ephemeral balloon dog into an almost eternal work. Another well-known example is Chicago's "Cloud Gate" sculpture by Anish Kapoor.
On Artsper, you will find modern and contemporary sculptures from the most important art galleries, including the artist Philippe Buil who uses steel to create elegant and poetic sculptures, Nicolas Dubreuille and his colorful and minimalist sculptures, or Paradox Creations which is inspired by Alexander Calder's mobiles.
What is a metal sculpture called?
A sculpture made of metal can have different names depending on the type of metal used. For example, a sculpture made from bronze is called "a bronze".
Who is famous for steel sculpture?
One famous artist who produces steel sculptures is Richard Serra, an American artist born in 1938. He is known for his large-scale sculptures that are site-specific to their locations, and explore the relationships between the artwork, the viewer, and the space.
What is the most famous steel sculpture?
One of the most famous steel sculptures in the world is Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture, created by British artist Anish Kapoor between 2004 and 2006. It weighs 110 tons, and its surface is comprised of seamless stainless steel plates.