
Nude Sculpture for Sale
Nude sculpture is a longstanding art form that depicts the human body, often unclothed, but traditionally with elements of drapery covering certain areas. Unlike simple representations of nakedness, nude sculptures focus on the artistic study of human anatomy, proportions, and the ideals of beauty across different eras. While nude art was only recognized as a distinct genre in the 20th century, it has existed for thousands of years, with one of the earliest known examples being the Venus of Willendorf, created around 24,000 BCE. This prehistoric figurine, with its exaggerated features, is believed to symbolize fertility or an ancient standard of feminine beauty.
The tradition of nude sculpture emerged in ancient civilizations, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Egyptian and Greco-Roman sculptures remain among the most influential works from early art history, with many displayed in major institutions like the Louvre Museum in Paris. Greek nude sculptures first appeared in the 6th century BCE, primarily depicting gods, heroes, and athletes in idealized forms. These marble statues emphasized proportion and symmetry, reflecting a strict canon of beauty that defined Greek art. The Romans later adopted and replicated these sculptures, using them mainly for decorative purposes.
With the rise of Christianity, nude sculpture largely disappeared from artistic production for centuries. It was not until the Italian Renaissance that artists revived the tradition, exploring the human form once again. Masters like Michelangelo, Bernini, and Benvenuto Cellini created some of the most celebrated sculptures in Western art, often using mythological and biblical subjects as a basis for their anatomical studies. Their works helped establish the artistic standards that dominated Western sculpture until the late 19th century.
The arrival of modern art marked a dramatic shift away from the classical representation of the nude. Sculptors like Auguste Rodin and Alberto Giacometti moved beyond realism, prioritizing expressive and symbolic interpretations of the human figure. Their work broke from traditional neoclassical ideals, paving the way for contemporary sculptors to experiment with new materials, forms, and concepts.
Today, nude sculpture continues to evolve, with artists reinterpreting the genre in innovative ways. To explore the latest trends, discover the works of contemporary sculptors such as Sylvie Berry, Jean-François Lemaire, and Cade, who bring fresh perspectives to this enduring artistic tradition.
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JoŸau 53 Orignal EA II/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 7 x 5 x 4 cm Sculpture - 2.8 x 2 x 1.6 inch
€450


JoŸau 49 Original 3/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450

JoŸau 49 Original 1/8
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 3 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1.2 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€450

JoŸau 47 Original n° EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 8 x 3 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.1 x 1.2 x 2 inch
€450


Plénitude terre cuite
Sylvie Bourely
Sculpture - 40 x 38 x 28 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 15 x 11 inch
€4,000



Seated Baby of Mercy Cast Glass, Inlaid Glass Eyes, Wood
Koichi Matsufuji
Sculpture - 61 x 35.6 x 27.9 cm Sculpture - 24 x 14 x 11 inch
€10,976




Le Bonbon d'Arson Chrome Rose Candy
Arson
Sculpture - 60 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch
€3,450


Esculmau 105 Vert pomme
Arson
Sculpture - 102 x 32 x 17 cm Sculpture - 40.2 x 12.6 x 6.7 inch
€2,450




Esculmau 53 - Esculmau 53 Candy Jaune
Arson
Sculpture - 53 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch
€1,500

Esculmau 53 - Esculmau 53 Effet métal
Arson
Sculpture - 53 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch
€1,500

Esculmau 53 - Esculmau 53 Candy Rose
Arson
Sculpture - 53 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch
€1,500

Esculmau 53 - Esculmau 53 Vert Candy
Arson
Sculpture - 53 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch
€1,500

Esculmau 53 - Esculmau 53 Vert Pomme
Arson
Sculpture - 53 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 20.9 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch
€1,350

Si seulement il y avait de l'eau
Christian Lignais
Sculpture - 73 x 50 x 10 cm Sculpture - 28.7 x 19.7 x 3.9 inch
€2,700

Enfin un pour rattraper les autres
Christian Lignais
Sculpture - 23 x 61 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 24 x 3.9 inch
€2,800

Gyoia
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 170 x 50 x 50 cm Sculpture - 66.9 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
€130,000



Fluid amber
Constantin Ford
Sculpture - 60.96 x 17.78 x 20.32 cm Sculpture - 24 x 7 x 8 inch
€12,650

Théa sur cube 2
Sylvie Bourely
Sculpture - 44 x 41 x 12 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 16.1 x 4.7 inch
€2,800

Sofa patchwork
Gaulmier Jean-Luc
Sculpture - 37 x 90 x 28 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 35.4 x 11 inch
€2,700



Visées sans visa
Christian Lignais
Sculpture - 19 x 73 x 12 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 28.7 x 4.7 inch
€3,000

Rictus, risorius et ronchonnot
Christian Lignais
Sculpture - 32 x 35 x 18 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 13.8 x 7.1 inch
€2,600






Paris-Pékin
Marie-Madeleine Gautier
Sculpture - 68 x 38 x 50 cm Sculpture - 26.8 x 15 x 19.7 inch
€26,000

Julie et moi
Marie-Madeleine Gautier
Sculpture - 61 x 38 x 36 cm Sculpture - 24 x 15 x 14.2 inch
€25,000

Muguet
Marie-Madeleine Gautier
Sculpture - 67 x 34 x 30 cm Sculpture - 26.4 x 13.4 x 11.8 inch
€8,500

Entre Chien et Louve
Marie-Madeleine Gautier
Sculpture - 45 x 32 x 28 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 12.6 x 11 inch
€12,600


Femme assise
Benjamin Georgeaud
Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch
€6,000








Apple of paradise
Yevgeniy Prokopov
Sculpture - 60 x 55 x 20 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 21.7 x 7.9 inch
€11,433






JoŸau 58 Original n° EA III/IV
Sébastien Langloÿs
Sculpture - 10 x 5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 2 x 2 inch
€450

Pain killer (bleu)
Karine Giboulo
Sculpture - 23 x 23 x 18 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 9.1 x 7.1 inch
€3,018

Pain killer (jaune)
Karine Giboulo
Sculpture - 23 x 23 x 18 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 9.1 x 7.1 inch
€3,018






Le jardin des méditations
Marine De Soos
Sculpture - 26 x 13 x 7 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.1 x 2.8 inch
€4,800


La porteuse de reliques
Lucie De Syracuse
Sculpture - 29.5 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.6 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
€480







Enfant à l'obélisque, marchant sur deux tortues
Ivan Theimer
Sculpture - 25 x 9 x 9 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 inch
€10,000

La vie en rose no 54
Marie-Josée Roy
Sculpture - 190.5 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm Sculpture - 75 x 16 x 16 inch
€11,548

Minnie Mello Klein Gold
Anna Kara
Sculpture - 78 x 22 x 27 cm Sculpture - 30.7 x 8.7 x 10.6 inch
€7,500


Small relief in bronze
Ohad Ben-Ayala
Sculpture - 13 x 12 x 4 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 4.7 x 1.6 inch
€240



La grappe de la terre promise, monument maquette
Ivan Theimer
Sculpture - 28 x 16 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11 x 6.3 x 4.3 inch
€12,000

La grappe de la terre promise
Ivan Theimer
Sculpture - 32 x 38 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 15 x 5.9 inch
€32,000


L'attente 180
Daniel Perreu
Sculpture - 174.5 x 24.7 x 2 cm Sculpture - 68.7 x 9.7 x 0.8 inch
€3,810

Rebond 120
Daniel Perreu
Sculpture - 116.3 x 89.7 x 4.2 cm Sculpture - 45.8 x 35.3 x 1.7 inch
€4,880
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Catch me when i fall [memento]
Coarse
Sculpture - 70 x 61 x 26 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 24 x 10.2 inch
€763


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The three main styles of sculpture are architectural, carvings, and reliefs. Carvings are sculptures created by carving into a material, and reliefs are sculptures where the sculpted components are bonded to a backing material.
Renaissance artists frequently represented the nude body in their work due to influence from the classical sculptures created in ancient Greece. Artists studied in depth from live models, aiming to create realistic, dynamic and mostly idealized representations of the human body.
One of the first known examples of a sculpture representing a female nude figure is Aphrodite of Knidos, a sculpture of the goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite. The sculpture was made around the 4th century BC by renowned sculptor Praxiteles of Athens.