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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, Rey, Anne Millot

Rey

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 42 x 40 x 10 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 15.7 x 3.9 inch

€1,600

Sculpture, Rainette, Anne Millot

Rainette

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 29 x 24 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 9.4 x 3.9 inch

€1,500

Sculpture, Pro Thèse, Anne Millot

Pro Thèse

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 27 x 13 x 17 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 5.1 x 6.7 inch

€1,500

Sculpture, Lord Daniel, Anne Millot

Lord Daniel

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 29 x 24 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 9.4 x 4.3 inch

€1,500

Sculpture, Ben le tueur, Anne Millot

Ben le tueur

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 40 x 40 x 9 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 15.7 x 3.5 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Blazer, Julian Opie

Blazer

Julian Opie

Sculpture - 51 x 18 x 1 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inch

€15,000

Sculpture, Angel, Nona Gabrielyan

Angel

Nona Gabrielyan

Sculpture - 17 x 11 x 5 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 4.3 x 2 inch

€900

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

€11,400

Sculpture, Goldorak, BrickBoardBuilder

Goldorak

BrickBoardBuilder

Sculpture - 64 x 136 x 6 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 53.5 x 2.4 inch

€3,600

Sculpture, Flowing, Gil Bruvel

Flowing

Gil Bruvel

Sculpture - 51 x 46 x 40 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 18.1 x 15.7 inch

€22,000

Sculpture, Bachar, Jack Jacquot

Bachar

Jack Jacquot

Sculpture - 120 x 73 x 4 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 28.7 x 1.6 inch

€2,200

Sculpture, Groupe 8, Marcus Egli

Groupe 8

Marcus Egli

Sculpture - 14 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch

€2,000

Sculpture, Pierrot red mask, Spaco

Pierrot red mask

Spaco

Sculpture - 33 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 13 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

€195

Sculpture, La Lectrice, Manoyan

La Lectrice

Manoyan

Sculpture - 24 x 12 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 4.7 x 5.5 inch

€2,800

Sculpture, Happiness, Petr Kuba

Happiness

Petr Kuba

Sculpture - 27.5 x 13 x 9 cm Sculpture - 10.8 x 5.1 x 3.5 inch

€2,990 €2,691

Sculpture, Family, Petr Kuba

Family

Petr Kuba

Sculpture - 30 x 10 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.9 x 3.1 inch

€2,990

Sculpture, Larme, Réjane LeChat

Larme

Réjane LeChat

Sculpture - 47 x 10 x 15 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 3.9 x 5.9 inch

€3,200

Sculpture, Le jardinier, Claire Boris

Le jardinier

Claire Boris

Sculpture - 173 x 30 x 27 cm Sculpture - 68.1 x 11.8 x 10.6 inch

€4,800

Sculpture, David Michelangelo, Spaco

David Michelangelo

Spaco

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

€250

Sculpture, Hercule, Les Frères Guinet

Hercule

Les Frères Guinet

Sculpture - 90 x 48 x 40 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 18.9 x 15.7 inch

€6,000

Sculpture, Two sisters, Dirk De Keyzer

Two sisters

Dirk De Keyzer

Sculpture - 156 x 49 x 25 cm Sculpture - 61.4 x 19.3 x 9.8 inch

€13,560

Sculpture, Selenis, Yannick De praeter

Selenis

Yannick De praeter

Sculpture - 31 x 21 x 20 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 8.3 x 7.9 inch

€1,300

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

€1,500

Sculpture, Light, Beatrice Bizot

Light

Beatrice Bizot

Sculpture - 48 x 18 x 8 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 7.1 x 3.1 inch

€2,400

Sculpture, L'Echelle, Andrei Sadko

L'Echelle

Andrei Sadko

Sculpture - 89 x 10 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 35 x 3.9 x 4.1 inch

€9,500

Sculpture, Les Amoureux, Andrei Sadko

Les Amoureux

Andrei Sadko

Sculpture - 39.5 x 17 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15.6 x 6.7 x 4.7 inch

€8,500

Sculpture, Bowie gold sculpt, PyB

Bowie gold sculpt

PyB

Sculpture - 24 x 18 x 6 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 7.1 x 2.4 inch

€160

Sculpture, Le pirate, Bernard Pras

Le pirate

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 34 x 25 x 17 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 9.8 x 6.7 inch

€12,000

Sculpture, Blue Face, Kat Zhivetin

Blue Face

Kat Zhivetin

Sculpture - 40 x 30 x 5.8 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.8 x 2.3 inch

€320

Sculpture, Le Penchant, Fanjol

Le Penchant

Fanjol

Sculpture - 90 x 28 x 21 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 11 x 8.3 inch

€19,500

Sculpture, Warhol & Basquiat, PyB

Warhol & Basquiat

PyB

Sculpture - 25 x 24 x 6 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 9.4 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Big Nose, BrickBoardBuilder

Big Nose

BrickBoardBuilder

Sculpture - 95 x 95 x 6 cm Sculpture - 37.4 x 37.4 x 2.4 inch

€3,200

Sculpture, Girl Picasso, PyB

Girl Picasso

PyB

Sculpture - 26 x 18 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.1 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, 178. Descartes, Bernard Pras

178. Descartes

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 120 x 80 x 65 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 31.5 x 25.6 inch

€26,000

Sculpture, 254. Miro, Bernard Pras

254. Miro

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 46 x 38 x 15 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 15 x 5.9 inch

€14,000

Sculpture, 255. Bacon, Bernard Pras

255. Bacon

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 46 x 36 x 15 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 14.2 x 5.9 inch

€14,000

Sculpture, César, Bernard Pras

César

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 44 x 51 x 79 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 20.1 x 31.1 inch

€24,000

Sculpture, Le migrant, Bernard Pras

Le migrant

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 46 x 38 x 12 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 15 x 4.7 inch

€16,000

Sculpture, Varvara, Alexander Sviyazov

Varvara

Alexander Sviyazov

Sculpture - 35 x 15 x 10 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch

€8,000

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Sculpture, König, Nando Kallweit

König

Nando Kallweit

Sculpture - 26 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

€713

Fine Art Drawings, Sun Day, tizlu

Sun Day

tizlu

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

€1,180 €980

Print, Untiteled, JM Robert

Untiteled

JM Robert

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

€800

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.