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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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Sculpture, 54, Jérôme Mesnager

54

Jérôme Mesnager

Sculpture - 29 x 14 x 14 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch

$715

Sculpture, Au Hammam, Reno

Au Hammam

Reno

Sculpture - 9 x 14 x 10 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 5.5 x 3.9 inch

$2,921

Sculpture, P10, Paul Bosland

P10

Paul Bosland

Sculpture - 26 x 10 x 9 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 3.9 x 3.5 inch

$2,563

Sculpture, Corolle, Gary Sculpteur

Corolle

Gary Sculpteur

Sculpture - 29 x 28 x 22 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 11 x 8.7 inch

$775

Sculpture, I'm vanity, Stoz

I'm vanity

Stoz

Sculpture - 200 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 78.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$5,961

Sculpture, Colorful Body, Asko

Colorful Body

Asko

Sculpture - 90 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch

$1,013

Sculpture, Wabi, Gus Artiste

Wabi

Gus Artiste

Sculpture - 114 x 118 x 2 cm Sculpture - 44.9 x 46.5 x 0.8 inch

$4,113

Sculpture, Torso, Fili Plaza

Torso

Fili Plaza

Sculpture - 24 x 10 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 3.9 x 5.5 inch

$954

Sculpture, Gaïa, Gilbert Morales

Gaïa

Gilbert Morales

Sculpture - 84 x 40 x 20 cm Sculpture - 33.1 x 15.7 x 7.9 inch

$1,609

Sculpture, A window, Pencho Dobrev

A window

Pencho Dobrev

Sculpture - 22 x 26 x 8 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 10.2 x 3.1 inch

$5,245

Sculpture, Akt, Roger-Claude Marion

Akt

Roger-Claude Marion

Sculpture - 37 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$5,949

Sculpture, Caroline, Christine Jamet

Caroline

Christine Jamet

Sculpture - 20 x 14 x 16 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 5.5 x 6.3 inch

$2,265

Sculpture, Vandal, MissMe

Vandal

MissMe

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

$1,776

Sculpture, Lotus 1/8, Marcos Rodrigo

Lotus 1/8

Marcos Rodrigo

Sculpture - 45.5 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm Sculpture - 17.9 x 4.9 x 4.9 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Barbara, Angélina Maia

Barbara

Angélina Maia

Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 15 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 5.9 inch

$3,457

Sculpture, Hospitality, Orfeo Tamburi

Hospitality

Orfeo Tamburi

Sculpture - 29 x 8 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 3.1 x 2.4 inch

$3,815

Sculpture, L'Attente, M'Phi

L'Attente

M'Phi

Sculpture - 34 x 24 x 24 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch

$4,649

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Alixia

Jean Laniau

Sculpture - 61 x 50 x 40 cm Sculpture - 24 x 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$17,882

Sculpture, Freyja, Simon Bacon

Freyja

Simon Bacon

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

$5,758

Sculpture, Complicidad, Natusterrae

Complicidad

Natusterrae

Sculpture - 35 x 20 x 10 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

$4,292

Sculpture, Archer, Boldi

Archer

Boldi

Sculpture - 38 x 23.5 x 8 cm Sculpture - 15 x 9.3 x 3.1 inch

$11,921

Sculpture, Le couple, Nita M

Le couple

Nita M

Sculpture - 9 x 45 x 15 cm Sculpture - 3.5 x 17.7 x 5.9 inch

$10,371

Sculpture, Passion, Isaac Kahn

Passion

Isaac Kahn

Sculpture - 111 x 35 x 30 cm Sculpture - 43.7 x 13.8 x 11.8 inch

$13,050

Sculpture, Male Lover, Le Maghien

Male Lover

Le Maghien

Sculpture - 70 x 30 x 15 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 11.8 x 5.9 inch

$9,835

Sculpture, Sweet Dream, Dillon Dem

Sweet Dream

Dillon Dem

Sculpture - 180 x 60 x 10 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 23.6 x 3.9 inch

$6,557

Sculpture, Jazz, Mariko Kumon

Jazz

Mariko Kumon

Sculpture - 42 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

$864

Sculpture, Un personnage, Anne Cutzach

Un personnage

Anne Cutzach

Sculpture - 180 x 70 x 70 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$3,338

Sculpture, Lolita, Nacéra Kainou

Lolita

Nacéra Kainou

Sculpture - 48 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$8,941

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Le secret

Quat'sous

Sculpture - 154 x 120 x 88 cm Sculpture - 60.6 x 47.2 x 34.6 inch

$17,882

Sculpture, Rêve, Michèle Raymond

Rêve

Michèle Raymond

Sculpture - 65 x 30 x 32 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 11.8 x 12.6 inch

$8,941

Sculpture, Cloud, Marc Bodie

Cloud

Marc Bodie

Sculpture - 25 x 16 x 12 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.3 x 4.7 inch

$3,934

Sculpture, Candies, Valérie Cassuto

Candies

Valérie Cassuto

Sculpture - 28 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

$453

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Agapi

Eva Czaplicki

Sculpture - 48 x 28 x 26 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 11 x 10.2 inch

$4,530

Sculpture, Upside down, Dusan Mocko

Upside down

Dusan Mocko

Sculpture - 37 x 30 x 13 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 11.8 x 5.1 inch

$10,371

Sculpture, Ariana, Christian Tell

Ariana

Christian Tell

Sculpture - 40 x 30 x 13 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.1 inch

$3,159

Sculpture, Hannah, Len Gifford

Hannah

Len Gifford

Sculpture - 14 x 32 x 13 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 12.6 x 5.1 inch

$1,975

Sculpture, Kiss, Anastasia Aureum

Kiss

Anastasia Aureum

Sculpture - 35 x 30 x 34 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 11.8 x 13.4 inch

$3,573 $3,216

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Torsions

Martic

Sculpture - 69 x 40 x 25 cm Sculpture - 27.2 x 15.7 x 9.8 inch

$8,226

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Patience

Jeanne Lorioz

Sculpture - 46 x 17 x 22 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 6.7 x 8.7 inch

$6,199

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Valerio Adami

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Need help with Nude Sculpture for Sale ?
What are the three main styles of sculpture?

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. 

Why did Renaissance artists use nudity?

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.

Who made the first female nude sculpture?

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.  

What is the most famous female sculpture?
Perhaps the most famous female sculpture is the Venus de Milo, an ancient Greek masterpiece now on display at the Louvre. It embodies the ideal of feminine beauty and fascinates with its mystery and timeless elegance.
What are the three main types of sculptures?
The three main types of sculpture are sculpture in the round (three-dimensional work), bas-relief (forms slightly protruding from a background), and high-relief (forms very detached from the background). Each offers a unique visual experience.
Why are the statutes bare?
Statues are often depicted nude to celebrate the beauty of the human body and express ideals of perfection, strength, or purity. This nudity also allows artists to demonstrate their mastery of anatomy and explore the expression of emotions.