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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, Candide, Véronique Clanet

Candide

Véronique Clanet

Sculpture - 44 x 29 x 16 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 11.4 x 6.3 inch

€3,934

Sculpture, 226. Pinocchio, Bernard Pras

226. Pinocchio

Bernard Pras

Sculpture - 100 x 81 x 45 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 31.9 x 17.7 inch

€25,000

Sculpture, Saule, Marie Baslé

Saule

Marie Baslé

Sculpture - 24.5 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 9.6 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

€1,400

Sculpture, Jim Morrisson, JM Collell

Jim Morrisson

JM Collell

Sculpture - 90 x 116 x 3 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 45.7 x 1.2 inch

€4,900

Sculpture, Corteza IV, Beatrice Bizot

Corteza IV

Beatrice Bizot

Sculpture - 62 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

€3,000

Sculpture, Smiley Dark Vador, PyB

Smiley Dark Vador

PyB

Sculpture - 26 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

€240

Sculpture, Altero, Pascal Billard

Altero

Pascal Billard

Sculpture - 40 x 68 x 18 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 26.8 x 7.1 inch

€960

Sculpture, L'Echelle, Andrei Sadko

L'Echelle

Andrei Sadko

Sculpture - 80 x 10 x 10.5 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 3.9 x 4.1 inch

€9,000

Sculpture, Familia, Franco Adami

Familia

Franco Adami

Sculpture - 21.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm Sculpture - 8.5 x 5.3 x 5.3 inch

€9,000

Sculpture, Dream, Vasyl Demkiv

Dream

Vasyl Demkiv

Sculpture - 100 x 80 x 50 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 31.5 x 19.7 inch

€5,194

Sculpture, Plat Lady, Ben Koracevic

Plat Lady

Ben Koracevic

Sculpture - 120 x 90 x 95 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 35.4 x 37.4 inch

€85,000

Sculpture, La boheme, Patricia Grangier

La boheme

Patricia Grangier

Sculpture - 130 x 45 x 34 cm Sculpture - 51.2 x 17.7 x 13.4 inch

€10,000

Sculpture, Country Boy, Han-Jin Choi

Country Boy

Han-Jin Choi

Sculpture - 250 x 110 x 85 cm Sculpture - 98.4 x 43.3 x 33.5 inch

€63,800

Sculpture, Riot, Brandon Vickerd

Riot

Brandon Vickerd

Sculpture - 33 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm Sculpture - 13 x 5 x 4 inch

€2,200

Sculpture, Adelpha, Juliette Clovis

Adelpha

Juliette Clovis

Sculpture - 34 x 34 x 27 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 13.4 x 10.6 inch

€4,950

Sculpture, Tiny Dancer V, Will Budgett

Tiny Dancer V

Will Budgett

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

€2,650

Sculpture, Ben Gurion, Yuval Mahler

Ben Gurion

Yuval Mahler

Sculpture - 76.2 x 45.7 x 15.2 cm Sculpture - 30 x 18 x 6 inch

€4,081

Sculpture, De Hangmat, Dirk De Keyzer

De Hangmat

Dirk De Keyzer

Sculpture - 206 x 150 x 90 cm Sculpture - 81.1 x 59.1 x 35.4 inch

€38,500

Sculpture, De Bosnymph, Dirk De Keyzer

De Bosnymph

Dirk De Keyzer

Sculpture - 43 x 23 x 23 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 9.1 x 9.1 inch

€9,750

Sculpture, Hariette, Dirk De Keyzer

Hariette

Dirk De Keyzer

Sculpture - 84 x 20 x 30 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 7.9 x 11.8 inch

€12,950

Sculpture, La Callas, Olivier Lannaud

La Callas

Olivier Lannaud

Sculpture - 68 x 58 x 4 cm Sculpture - 26.8 x 22.8 x 1.6 inch

€6,500

Sculpture, Alliance 3, Herrel

Alliance 3

Herrel

Sculpture - 45 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€17,800

Sculpture, Arbre Modi 8, Herrel

Arbre Modi 8

Herrel

Sculpture - 57 x 26 x 22 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 10.2 x 8.7 inch

€11,700

Sculpture, Arbre Modi 6, Herrel

Arbre Modi 6

Herrel

Sculpture - 38 x 13 x 18 cm Sculpture - 15 x 5.1 x 7.1 inch

€7,600

Sculpture, The Sprinter - Silver, Vyki

The Sprinter - Silver

Vyki

Sculpture - 160 x 45 x 60 cm Sculpture - 63 x 17.7 x 23.6 inch

€15,000

Sculpture, Our shadow, K R Nariman

Our shadow

K R Nariman

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

€3,500

Sculpture, Masque 3, Alicia Coste

Masque 3

Alicia Coste

Sculpture - 35.5 x 35.5 x 2 cm Sculpture - 14 x 14 x 0.8 inch

€450

Sculpture, Cerf bleu, Pauline Couble

Cerf bleu

Pauline Couble

Sculpture - 48 x 42 x 31 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 16.5 x 12.2 inch

€5,300

Sculpture, Lovers, Karine Giboulo

Lovers

Karine Giboulo

Sculpture - 14 x 6.35 x 5 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch

€1,980

Sculpture, Spooning, Karine Giboulo

Spooning

Karine Giboulo

Sculpture - 2.5 x 14 x 5 cm Sculpture - 1 x 5.5 x 2 inch

€1,650

Sculpture, Sister, Jürgen Lingl

Sister

Jürgen Lingl

Sculpture - 62 x 30 x 41 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 11.8 x 16.1 inch

€14,800

Sculpture, Athena, Erik Ebeling

Athena

Erik Ebeling

Sculpture - 25 x 18 x 13 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 7.1 x 5.1 inch

€417

Sculpture, Tranquility, Nnamdi Okonkwo

Tranquility

Nnamdi Okonkwo

Sculpture - 30.5 x 43.2 x 33 cm Sculpture - 12 x 17 x 13 inch

€6,677

Sculpture, Damsel, Nnamdi Okonkwo

Damsel

Nnamdi Okonkwo

Sculpture - 25.4 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm Sculpture - 10 x 12 x 10 inch

€5,008

Sculpture, Elda, Véronique Clanet

Elda

Véronique Clanet

Sculpture - 59 x 23 x 10 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 9.1 x 3.9 inch

€6,208

Sculpture, Zoé, Véronique Clanet

Zoé

Véronique Clanet

Sculpture - 75 x 25 x 8 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 9.8 x 3.1 inch

€6,208

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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

€1,180

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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

€1,600

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.