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Steel Sculpture for Sale

Steel sculpture emerged in the 20th century, marking a significant shift in the materials used in art. While precious metals had traditionally been favored by sculptors, the industrial revolution and urbanization paved the way for more accessible materials, including steel. In earlier times, bronze was the go-to choice for sculptors, especially for outdoor works due to its durability. However, the introduction of steel in sculpture brought new possibilities, especially for large-scale, outdoor installations.

One of the key advantages of steel is its malleability at high temperatures, which allows sculptors to create intricate shapes and forms. Stainless steel, in particular, became popular for outdoor sculptures due to its resistance to rust and harsh weather conditions. Over the 20th century, steel sculpture became a prominent feature in public spaces, urban environments, and gardens, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of these areas.

Richard Serra is one of the most renowned artists known for his use of steel in sculpture. His minimalist practice often involved working with large sheets and rolls of steel, which were carefully balanced on the ground. Serra took steps to ensure that the material would not degrade over time by applying a solution that gave his sculptures a rusted appearance. Later in his career, Serra shifted to monumental, site-specific sculptures that were influenced by their surroundings. His works invite viewers to interact with them, walking around the sculptures while being dwarfed by their size, encouraging contemplation on their own perceptions of space and their bodies in relation to the sculpture.

Another prominent artist known for his large-scale steel sculptures is Bernar Venet. His massive steel arches are a familiar sight in cities worldwide, and his work continues to captivate audiences. Venet's sculptures often engage with the viewer, creating dynamic, awe-inspiring public art installations.

Among the most influential sculptors working with steel is Alexander Calder. Despite the material's density, Calder achieved surprising delicacy and lightness in his sculptures. His iconic colorful mobiles, a hallmark of kinetic art, demonstrate an extraordinary balance, making them both visually captivating and conceptually profound. Calder's work continues to fascinate viewers for its innovative use of steel and dynamic movement.

In a different style, César, a French sculptor, used steel, along with other materials such as lead and iron, to create works that critique consumerism. His “Compression" series, which featured the compression of everyday objects, starkly contrasts the elegance seen in other steel sculptures, showcasing the material's versatility in conveying different messages.

Today, contemporary sculptors continue to explore the potential of steel, especially for monumental pieces. Among these artists is Jeff Koons, whose famous “Balloon Dog" sculpture is made of stainless steel with a colorful mirror finish. Koons has transformed the ephemeral nature of a balloon into a lasting, almost eternal piece of art. Anish Kapoor's “Cloud Gate" in Chicago is another iconic example of steel sculpture, demonstrating the material's ability to create engaging, large-scale public art.

On Artsper, you can find a curated selection of modern and contemporary steel sculptures from leading art galleries. Artists like Philippe Buil, who creates elegant and poetic steel sculptures, and Nicolas Dubreuille, known for his colorful and minimalist designs, showcase the diversity of steel in contemporary art. Additionally, Paradox Creations, inspired by the works of Alexander Calder, continues to push the boundaries of kinetic art with their innovative steel sculptures.

Explore the world of steel sculpture on Artsper, where innovation, artistry, and industrial materials converge to create stunning, timeless artworks.

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Sculpture, Angel, Astian Rey

Angel

Astian Rey

Sculpture - 23 x 20 x 7 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 7.9 x 2.8 inch

$1,000

Sculpture, Tête chargée, Nal-Vad

Tête chargée

Nal-Vad

Sculpture - 100 x 54 x 35 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 21.3 x 13.8 inch

$3,796

Sculpture, Magnétix, Rémy Demestre

Magnétix

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 59 x 73 x 12 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 28.7 x 4.7 inch

$1,720

Sculpture, Hermès, Arcanis

Hermès

Arcanis

Sculpture - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,483

Sculpture, Aperapath, Aperato

Aperapath

Aperato

Sculpture - 18 x 20 x 9 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 7.9 x 3.5 inch

$747

Sculpture, Panache, Daniel Perreu

Panache

Daniel Perreu

Sculpture - 60.3 x 12.2 x 3.3 cm Sculpture - 23.7 x 4.8 x 1.3 inch

$2,574

Sculpture, Boy, Yevgen Prymachenko

Boy

Yevgen Prymachenko

Sculpture - 32 x 22 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 8.7 x 5.9 inch

$1,200

Sculpture, Schelter, Antoine Leclercq

Schelter

Antoine Leclercq

Sculpture - 51 x 26 x 10 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 10.2 x 3.9 inch

$8,660

Sculpture, Unveil, Casper Versluis

Unveil

Casper Versluis

Sculpture - 57 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

$2,017

Sculpture, Serene, Casper Versluis

Serene

Casper Versluis

Sculpture - 28 x 16 x 31 cm Sculpture - 11 x 6.3 x 12.2 inch

$2,135

Sculpture, Entre Nous, Rémy Demestre

Entre Nous

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 39.5 x 34.5 x 17 cm Sculpture - 15.6 x 13.6 x 6.7 inch

$463

Sculpture, Gorille, Jean-No

Gorille

Jean-No

Sculpture - 59 x 37 x 60 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 14.6 x 23.6 inch

$14,236

Sculpture, Paysage, Claude Gilli

Paysage

Claude Gilli

Sculpture - 50 x 43 x 10 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 16.9 x 3.9 inch

$6,643

Sculpture, Spring, SETCH

Spring

SETCH

Sculpture - 52 x 26 x 12 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 10.2 x 4.7 inch

$2,669

Sculpture, Red Stone, Rémy Demestre

Red Stone

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 54 x 52 x 12 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 20.5 x 4.7 inch

$1,008

Sculpture, Zukroy, Rémy Demestre

Zukroy

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 36 x 32 x 11 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 12.6 x 4.3 inch

$415

Sculpture, Love Never Hides, You Wu

Love Never Hides

You Wu

Sculpture - 54 x 80 x 20 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 31.5 x 7.9 inch

$18,151

Sculpture, Le Violon, Etienne

Le Violon

Etienne

Sculpture - 17 x 17 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 6.7 x 4.1 inch

$13,524

Sculpture, Balthazar, Flora Gueton

Balthazar

Flora Gueton

Sculpture - 62 x 54 x 5 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 21.3 x 2 inch

$1,424

Sculpture, Mosaïk, Fabrice Lettron

Mosaïk

Fabrice Lettron

Sculpture - 24 x 24 x 5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 9.4 x 2 inch

$355

Sculpture, Totem, Antoine Leclercq

Totem

Antoine Leclercq

Sculpture - 51 x 26 x 10 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 10.2 x 3.9 inch

$4,627

Sculpture, Condor, Jean-No

Condor

Jean-No

Sculpture - 40 x 93 x 50 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 36.6 x 19.7 inch

$11,863

Sculpture, Kurt, Yannick De praeter

Kurt

Yannick De praeter

Sculpture - 45 x 24 x 22 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 9.4 x 8.7 inch

$1,780

Sculpture, La mue du Papillon, Looki

La mue du Papillon

Looki

Sculpture - 25 x 15 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch

$356

Sculpture, Valise Serpent, Arson

Valise Serpent

Arson

Sculpture - 50 x 40 x 15 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 15.7 x 5.9 inch

$3,796

Sculpture, Cowboy, Dezache

Cowboy

Dezache

Sculpture - 21 x 16 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.3 x 2.8 inch

$129

Sculpture, Eripor, Fabrice Lettron

Eripor

Fabrice Lettron

Sculpture - 27.5 x 24 x 11.5 cm Sculpture - 10.8 x 9.4 x 4.5 inch

$463

Sculpture, Aqua-Secret, Virginie DEVIN

Aqua-Secret

Virginie DEVIN

Sculpture - 35 x 35 x 35 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 13.8 x 13.8 inch

$3,322

Sculpture, Auto-portrait, Michadu

Auto-portrait

Michadu

Sculpture - 140 x 46 x 18 cm Sculpture - 55.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inch

$7,118

Sculpture, Mouflon, Julien Cuny

Mouflon

Julien Cuny

Sculpture - 20 x 18 x 12 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.1 x 4.7 inch

$498

Sculpture, My home, Astian Rey

My home

Astian Rey

Sculpture - 123 x 123 x 20 cm Sculpture - 48.4 x 48.4 x 7.9 inch

$3,500

Sculpture, Silhouette, Ivan Totev

Silhouette

Ivan Totev

Sculpture - 77 x 36 x 25 cm Sculpture - 30.3 x 14.2 x 9.8 inch

$6,525

Sculpture, L'envol d'un éclat, Looki

L'envol d'un éclat

Looki

Sculpture - 25 x 19 x 16 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 7.5 x 6.3 inch

$356 $320

Sculpture, Reflet de lune, Looki

Reflet de lune

Looki

Sculpture - 40 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

$386

Sculpture, Le Cavalier, Arson

Le Cavalier

Arson

Sculpture - 60 x 25 x 8 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 9.8 x 3.1 inch

$2,254

Sculpture, Funky, Flo Hombecq

Funky

Flo Hombecq

Sculpture - 33 x 23 x 23 cm Sculpture - 13 x 9.1 x 9.1 inch

$973

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Sculpture, Mère et enfant, Stratos

Mère et enfant

Stratos

Sculpture - 34 x 38 x 15 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 15 x 5.9 inch

$2,017

Sculpture, Blue Dous, Olga Radionova

Blue Dous

Olga Radionova

Sculpture - 60 x 16 x 15 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

$1,068

Sculpture, Totem 3, Guillaume Roche

Totem 3

Guillaume Roche

Sculpture - 105 x 35 x 20 cm Sculpture - 41.3 x 13.8 x 7.9 inch

$4,745

Need help with Steel Sculpture ?
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.