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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, Asclepios, Igor Mitoraj

Asclepios

Igor Mitoraj

Sculpture - 48 x 24 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 9.4 inch

$11,700

Sculpture, Dust & Gold, Emre

Dust & Gold

Emre

Sculpture - 70 x 60 x 40 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 23.6 x 15.7 inch

$21,060

Sculpture, Equality, Emre

Equality

Emre

Sculpture - 70 x 60 x 40 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 23.6 x 15.7 inch

$21,060

Sculpture, Mystic (1), Rene Rikkelman

Mystic (1)

Rene Rikkelman

Sculpture - 21 x 34 x 15 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 13.4 x 5.9 inch

$4,563

Sculpture, Mystic, Rene Rikkelman

Mystic

Rene Rikkelman

Sculpture - 41 x 8 x 33 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 3.1 x 13 inch

$5,265

Sculpture, L'envol BB, Fred Meurice

L'envol BB

Fred Meurice

Sculpture - 117 x 94.5 x 4.5 cm Sculpture - 46.1 x 37.2 x 1.8 inch

$4,563

Sculpture, Abel, Sandrine Plante

Abel

Sandrine Plante

Sculpture - 44 x 31 x 22 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 12.2 x 8.7 inch

$2,457

Sculpture, Petit Spirou, David Cumps

Petit Spirou

David Cumps

Sculpture - 50 x 40 x 23 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 inch

$2,223

Sculpture, Omar, Erik Ebeling

Omar

Erik Ebeling

Sculpture - 35.5 x 23 x 21.5 cm Sculpture - 14 x 9.1 x 8.5 inch

$2,600

Sculpture, Incased, Nicolas Kennett

Incased

Nicolas Kennett

Sculpture - 65 x 24 x 24 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch

$5,265

Sculpture, Kukeri, Rumiana Rusinova

Kukeri

Rumiana Rusinova

Sculpture - 66 x 26 x 12 cm Sculpture - 26 x 10.2 x 4.7 inch

$8,775

Sculpture, Pregnancy, Kamo Aloyan

Pregnancy

Kamo Aloyan

Sculpture - 55 x 14 x 12 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 5.5 x 4.7 inch

$8,000

Sculpture, Motherhood, Kamo Aloyan

Motherhood

Kamo Aloyan

Sculpture - 35 x 26 x 24 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 10.2 x 9.4 inch

$5,500

Sculpture, Le roi, Jacques Tenenhaus

Le roi

Jacques Tenenhaus

Sculpture - 44 x 27 x 20 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 10.6 x 7.9 inch

$4,095

Sculpture, Senza titolo, Sandro Chia

Senza titolo

Sandro Chia

Sculpture - 41 x 42 x 25 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 16.5 x 9.8 inch

$35,100

Sculpture, Senza titolo, Sandro Chia

Senza titolo

Sandro Chia

Sculpture - 40 x 27 x 22 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 10.6 x 8.7 inch

$35,100

Sculpture, Il sognatore, Sandro Chia

Il sognatore

Sandro Chia

Sculpture - 45 x 45.5 x 27 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 17.9 x 10.6 inch

$35,100

Sculpture, Pachamama, Brigitte Dravet

Pachamama

Brigitte Dravet

Sculpture - 47 x 35 x 25 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 13.8 x 9.8 inch

$7,020

Sculpture, Mask #208, Gil Bruvel

Mask #208

Gil Bruvel

Sculpture - 48.3 x 50.8 x 22.9 cm Sculpture - 19 x 20 x 9 inch

$16,100

Sculpture, Dreamstate, Gil Bruvel

Dreamstate

Gil Bruvel

Sculpture - 50.8 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm Sculpture - 20 x 17 x 17 inch

$20,700

Sculpture, Frady, Stefano Mazzolini

Frady

Stefano Mazzolini

Sculpture - 70 x 12 x 15 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 4.7 x 5.9 inch

$3,510

Sculpture, La Nena 50, Idan Zareski

La Nena 50

Idan Zareski

Sculpture - 50 x 32 x 42 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 12.6 x 16.5 inch

$9,009

Sculpture, Babyfoot 35, Idan Zareski

Babyfoot 35

Idan Zareski

Sculpture - 44 x 30 x 35 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 11.8 x 13.8 inch

$12,870

Sculpture, Anticipation, Kamo Aloyan

Anticipation

Kamo Aloyan

Sculpture - 27 x 49 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 19.3 x 3.9 inch

$4,000

Sculpture, Anarchy banksy, Spaco

Anarchy banksy

Spaco

Sculpture - 23 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

$421

Sculpture, Sappho, Spaco

Sappho

Spaco

Sculpture - 22 x 12 x 8 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 4.7 x 3.1 inch

$292

Sculpture, Unveil, Casper Versluis

Unveil

Casper Versluis

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

$1,989

Sculpture, Serene, Casper Versluis

Serene

Casper Versluis

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

$2,106

Sculpture, Unis vers, Fanjol

Unis vers

Fanjol

Sculpture - 43 x 18 x 18 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 7.1 x 7.1 inch

$7,605

Sculpture, La maternité, Micke

La maternité

Micke

Sculpture - 19 x 13 x 11 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 5.1 x 4.3 inch

$994

Sculpture, Frida Kahlo, PyB

Frida Kahlo

PyB

Sculpture - 27 x 18 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.1 x 2.4 inch

$292

Sculpture, Awen, Véronique Ball

Awen

Véronique Ball

Sculpture - 32 x 30 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 11.8 x 4.1 inch

$3,510

Sculpture, La Minerve, Philippe Rude

La Minerve

Philippe Rude

Sculpture - 42 x 22 x 20 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 8.7 x 7.9 inch

$2,322

Sculpture, Diane the African, Mikka

Diane the African

Mikka

Sculpture - 43.8 x 23 x 17.8 cm Sculpture - 17.2 x 9.1 x 7 inch

$5,733

Sculpture, Shut Up, Jaromir Gargulak

Shut Up

Jaromir Gargulak

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

$7,020

Sculpture, Séduction, Ousmane Dermé

Séduction

Ousmane Dermé

Sculpture - 67 x 24 x 12 cm Sculpture - 26.4 x 9.4 x 4.7 inch

$3,510

Sculpture, Mère, Ousmane Dermé

Mère

Ousmane Dermé

Sculpture - 42 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$4,680

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No Need To Hide

tizlu

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

$1,381 $1,161

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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

$1,872 $1,685

Print, Untiteled, JM Robert

Untiteled

JM Robert

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

$936

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.

What is the most famous portrait sculpture in the world?
The bust of Nefertiti, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art, is considered the most famous portrait sculpture in the world. Displayed at the Neues Museum in Berlin, it fascinates with its delicate features and timeless realism.
What do you call a portrait in sculpture?
A portrait sculpture is called a bust when it represents the head and upper torso. If it is a complete representation of a person, it is called a statue.
What are the different types of sculptures?
The main types of sculpture are sculpture in the round, bas-relief, high-relief, and installation. They can be made of bronze, stone, wood, metal, ceramic, or contemporary materials.
What is the most famous portrait?
The most famous portrait in the world is undoubtedly the Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci around 1503. Exhibited at the Louvre Museum, this work fascinates with its enigmatic smile and captivating gaze.