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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, Bonhom'bidule, VHE

Bonhom'bidule

VHE

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 2 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

CHF 49

Sculpture, Head 7, Martin James

Head 7

Martin James

Sculpture - 29 x 18 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 7.1 x 5.9 inch

CHF 1,808

Sculpture, Sans titre, Odin Pigelet

Sans titre

Odin Pigelet

Sculpture - 55 x 22 x 10 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 8.7 x 3.9 inch

CHF 391

Sculpture, African queen, Ngoni Mrewa

African queen

Ngoni Mrewa

Sculpture - 73.7 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm Sculpture - 29 x 8 x 6 inch

CHF 7,743

Sculpture, La chute, Rachel Daireaux

La chute

Rachel Daireaux

Sculpture - 80 x 90 x 90 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 35.4 x 35.4 inch

CHF 7,329

Sculpture, Le petit mot, Marc Petit

Le petit mot

Marc Petit

Sculpture - 17.5 x 10 x 17 cm Sculpture - 6.9 x 3.9 x 6.7 inch

CHF 2,735

Sculpture, Halo Monkey, Simon Vega

Halo Monkey

Simon Vega

Sculpture - 27 x 20 x 18 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.9 x 7.1 inch

CHF 5,863

Sculpture, Metal Halo, Simon Vega

Metal Halo

Simon Vega

Sculpture - 27 x 20 x 16 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.9 x 6.3 inch

CHF 5,863

Sculpture, Eel, Nicolas Kennett

Eel

Nicolas Kennett

Sculpture - 23 x 80 x 37 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 31.5 x 14.6 inch

CHF 5,765

Sculpture, Face (2), Philippe Buil

Face (2)

Philippe Buil

Sculpture - 28 x 18 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.1 x 3.9 inch

CHF 1,661

Sculpture, La fillette psyché, Ravi

La fillette psyché

Ravi

Sculpture - 40 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch

CHF 147 CHF 132

Sculpture, Mickey Love, Ravi

Mickey Love

Ravi

Sculpture - 24 x 19 x 6 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 7.5 x 2.4 inch

CHF 147 CHF 132

Sculpture, Monopoly Love Heart, Ravi

Monopoly Love Heart

Ravi

Sculpture - 26 x 19 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.5 x 3.9 inch

CHF 147

Sculpture, Monopoly Heart doodle, Ravi

Monopoly Heart doodle

Ravi

Sculpture - 26 x 19 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.5 x 3.9 inch

CHF 147

Sculpture, Monopoly Big, Ravi

Monopoly Big

Ravi

Sculpture - 29 x 27 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 10.6 x 4.3 inch

CHF 186

Sculpture, Monopoly Happy, Ravi

Monopoly Happy

Ravi

Sculpture - 24 x 22 x 8 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 8.7 x 3.1 inch

CHF 147

Sculpture, Monopoly Heart, Ravi

Monopoly Heart

Ravi

Sculpture - 26 x 19 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.5 x 3.9 inch

CHF 147

Sculpture, Picsou Love, Ravi

Picsou Love

Ravi

Sculpture - 31 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

CHF 147

Sculpture, Sans titre IV, Eddy Firmin

Sans titre IV

Eddy Firmin

Sculpture - 45.7 x 20.3 x 17.8 cm Sculpture - 18 x 8 x 7 inch

CHF 3,713

Sculpture, Sans titre II, Eddy Firmin

Sans titre II

Eddy Firmin

Sculpture - 61 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm Sculpture - 24 x 8 x 6 inch

CHF 3,713

Sculpture, Head 3, Martin James

Head 3

Martin James

Sculpture - 50 x 15 x 12 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 5.9 x 4.7 inch

CHF 684

Sculpture, Beyond, Luca Izzo

Beyond

Luca Izzo

Sculpture - 62 x 32 x 21 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 12.6 x 8.3 inch

CHF 8,697

Sculpture, La Cascade, Amalia Di Tecco

La Cascade

Amalia Di Tecco

Sculpture - 14.5 x 12.5 x 8 cm Sculpture - 5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1 inch

CHF 156

Sculpture, Moving portrait, Lars Zech

Moving portrait

Lars Zech

Sculpture - 76 x 45 x 32 cm Sculpture - 29.9 x 17.7 x 12.6 inch

CHF 7,329

Sculpture, Sans titre I, Eddy Firmin

Sans titre I

Eddy Firmin

Sculpture - 58.4 x 27.9 x 33 cm Sculpture - 23 x 11 x 13 inch

CHF 5,863

Sculpture, La fille au coeur, Ravi

La fille au coeur

Ravi

Sculpture - 35 x 12 x 7 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 4.7 x 2.8 inch

CHF 147

Sculpture, Lanceur Love Love, Ravi

Lanceur Love Love

Ravi

Sculpture - 22 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

CHF 146

Sculpture, Basquiat, Nobody

Basquiat

Nobody

Sculpture - 21 x 11 x 6 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 4.3 x 2.4 inch

CHF 98

Sculpture, Pois, Amalia Di Tecco

Pois

Amalia Di Tecco

Sculpture - 9 x 8 x 10 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 3.1 x 3.9 inch

CHF 137

Sculpture, Une nuée, Marc Petit

Une nuée

Marc Petit

Sculpture - 62 x 21 x 28 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 8.3 x 11 inch

CHF 7,817

Sculpture, Tête de minerve, Arman

Tête de minerve

Arman

Sculpture - 55 x 40 x 39 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 15.7 x 15.4 inch

CHF 78,174

Sculpture, Basquiat, JM Collell

Basquiat

JM Collell

Sculpture - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

CHF 2,736

Sculpture, Dali, JM Collell

Dali

JM Collell

Sculpture - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

CHF 2,736

Sculpture, Make a Wish, Bevan Ramsay

Make a Wish

Bevan Ramsay

Sculpture - 171 x 56 x 56 cm Sculpture - 67.3 x 22 x 22 inch

CHF 5,472

Sculpture, Lean on me, Lloyd Mwarowa

Lean on me

Lloyd Mwarowa

Sculpture - 66 x 43 x 16 cm Sculpture - 26 x 16.9 x 6.3 inch

CHF 3,684

Sculpture, Lion, JM Collell

Lion

JM Collell

Sculpture - 122 x 95 x 4 cm Sculpture - 48 x 37.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 6,743

Sculpture, Gossip girls, Dana Widawski

Gossip girls

Dana Widawski

Sculpture - 26.9 x 34 x 20.1 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 13.4 x 7.9 inch

CHF 8,111

Sculpture, Rectitude, Yazz

Rectitude

Yazz

Sculpture - 33 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 13 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

CHF 879

Sculpture, Un ange, Lionel le Jeune

Un ange

Lionel le Jeune

Sculpture - 36 x 9 x 15 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 3.5 x 5.9 inch

CHF 479

Sculpture, Shit happens, Dana Widawski

Shit happens

Dana Widawski

Sculpture - 17 x 15.5 x 13 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 6.1 x 5.1 inch

CHF 4,886

Sculpture, Hero, Dana Widawski

Hero

Dana Widawski

Sculpture - 30 x 34.5 x 8.4 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 13.6 x 3.3 inch

CHF 4,886

Sculpture, Head 15, Martin James

Head 15

Martin James

Sculpture - 25 x 17 x 8 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.7 x 3.1 inch

CHF 1,466

Sculpture, Julia, Guillaume Lachapelle

Julia

Guillaume Lachapelle

Sculpture - 6.4 x 17.8 x 14 cm Sculpture - 2.5 x 7 x 5.5 inch

CHF 3,127

Sculpture, Doum, Guillaume Lachapelle

Doum

Guillaume Lachapelle

Sculpture - 18 x 14 x 7.9 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

CHF 2,736

Sculpture, Dom, Guillaume Lachapelle

Dom

Guillaume Lachapelle

Sculpture - 24.1 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm Sculpture - 9.5 x 6 x 4 inch

CHF 2,736

Sculpture, Lady, Lovemore Bonjisi

Lady

Lovemore Bonjisi

Sculpture - 67 x 30 x 12 cm Sculpture - 26.4 x 11.8 x 4.7 inch

CHF 5,765

Sculpture, Blind, David David

Blind

David David

Sculpture - 60 x 36 x 25 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 14.2 x 9.8 inch

CHF 17,589

Sculpture, Head 5, Martin James

Head 5

Martin James

Sculpture - 42 x 15 x 12 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 5.9 x 4.7 inch

CHF 1,075

Sculpture, Head 4, Martin James

Head 4

Martin James

Sculpture - 42 x 15 x 12 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 5.9 x 4.7 inch

CHF 1,124

Sculpture, Head 1, Martin James

Head 1

Martin James

Sculpture - 30 x 12 x 21 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 4.7 x 8.3 inch

CHF 1,349

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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

CHF 1,153

Fine Art Drawings, We Need You!, tizlu

We Need You!

tizlu

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

CHF 1,563

Print, Untiteled, JM Robert

Untiteled

JM Robert

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

CHF 782

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.