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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, Tete, Béatrice Fernando

Tete

Béatrice Fernando

Sculpture - 28 x 20 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.9 x 4.3 inch

$1,271

Sculpture, Renga, Rene Rikkelman

Renga

Rene Rikkelman

Sculpture - 54 x 37 x 37 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 14.6 x 14.6 inch

$13,293

Sculpture, Napoleon, Petr Kuba

Napoleon

Petr Kuba

Sculpture - 27.8 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.9 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch

$3,456 $3,110

Sculpture, La Tendance, Rudy Rahme

La Tendance

Rudy Rahme

Sculpture - 29 x 9 x 21 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 3.5 x 8.3 inch

$1,329

Sculpture, Motion Alone, Paul Insect

Motion Alone

Paul Insect

Sculpture - 43 x 35 x 7 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 13.8 x 2.8 inch

$5,201

Sculpture, Pop Singer, Larry Rivers

Pop Singer

Larry Rivers

Sculpture - 43.2 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 17 x 14 x 1 inch

$5,000

Sculpture, Audrey, Laurence Nolleau

Audrey

Laurence Nolleau

Sculpture - 110 x 110 x 5 cm Sculpture - 43.3 x 43.3 x 2 inch

$7,000

Sculpture, Untitled 2, Layla Dagher

Untitled 2

Layla Dagher

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$2,000

Sculpture, La Communista, Mikka

La Communista

Mikka

Sculpture - 43.8 x 29.9 x 17.8 cm Sculpture - 17.2 x 11.8 x 7 inch

$5,664

Sculpture, Iggy Pop, Viza

Iggy Pop

Viza

Sculpture - 111 x 89 x 2 cm Sculpture - 43.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

$2,312

Sculpture, Red Picasso, Yuval Mahler

Red Picasso

Yuval Mahler

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

$1,878

Sculpture, Head in head, Mark Jenkins

Head in head

Mark Jenkins

Sculpture - 25.7 x 12.7 x 9.6 cm Sculpture - 10.1 x 5 x 3.8 inch

$2,312

Sculpture, Geai, Marie Baslé

Geai

Marie Baslé

Sculpture - 23 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 9.1 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

$809

Sculpture, Cebu, Ladamenrouge

Cebu

Ladamenrouge

Sculpture - 120 x 98 x 18 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 38.6 x 7.1 inch

$1,965

Sculpture, Ballerina, Valay Shende

Ballerina

Valay Shende

Sculpture - 122 x 47 x 40 cm Sculpture - 48 x 18.5 x 15.7 inch

$75,132

Sculpture, Le lecteur, Claire Boris

Le lecteur

Claire Boris

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

$5,548

Sculpture, Untitled, Alain Berckvitz

Untitled

Alain Berckvitz

Sculpture - 58 x 40 x 1 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,040

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

$9,825

Sculpture, Head of Man, Amedeo Bocchi

Head of Man

Amedeo Bocchi

Sculpture - 30 x 19 x 11 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 7.5 x 4.3 inch

$6,935

Sculpture, Toréador, José Pirès

Toréador

José Pirès

Sculpture - 42 x 13 x 13 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch

$451

Sculpture, Manon, Will Budgett

Manon

Will Budgett

Sculpture - 65 x 43 x 43 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 16.9 x 16.9 inch

$4,681

Sculpture, Narciso, Salvatore Alibrio

Narciso

Salvatore Alibrio

Sculpture - 24 x 9 x 5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 3.5 x 2 inch

$289 $260

Sculpture, Hourglass, Osamu Tanimoto

Hourglass

Osamu Tanimoto

Sculpture - 25 x 17 x 15 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 6.7 x 5.9 inch

$462

Sculpture, Equilibre / Balance, Vyki

Equilibre / Balance

Vyki

Sculpture - 210 x 110 x 60 cm Sculpture - 82.7 x 43.3 x 23.6 inch

$19,650

Sculpture, Maya, Afat One

Maya

Afat One

Sculpture - 89 x 43 x 34 cm Sculpture - 35 x 16.9 x 13.4 inch

$12,021

Sculpture, Victory, Adolfo Wildt

Victory

Adolfo Wildt

Sculpture - 32 x 41 x 16 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 16.1 x 6.3 inch

$10,981

Sculpture, Mother, Jürgen Lingl

Mother

Jürgen Lingl

Sculpture - 59 x 35 x 38 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 13.8 x 15 inch

$21,384

Sculpture, Lumière, Claude Justamon

Lumière

Claude Justamon

Sculpture - 45 x 25 x 18 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 9.8 x 7.1 inch

$10,750

Sculpture, Sherish, Gillian Brett

Sherish

Gillian Brett

Sculpture - 16 x 13 x 17 cm Sculpture - 6.3 x 5.1 x 6.7 inch

$1,222

Sculpture, Arawn, Elizabeth Cibot

Arawn

Elizabeth Cibot

Sculpture - 36 x 24 x 20 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 9.4 x 7.9 inch

$6,820

Sculpture, Somptueuse, Déesse

Somptueuse

Déesse

Sculpture - 42 x 7 x 5 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 2.8 x 2 inch

$572

Sculpture, Homme Un, Jacques Soulard

Homme Un

Jacques Soulard

Sculpture - 33 x 33 x 33 cm Sculpture - 13 x 13 x 13 inch

$14,795

Sculpture, Dear Dita, JM Collell

Dear Dita

JM Collell

Sculpture - 126 x 96 x 5 cm Sculpture - 49.6 x 37.8 x 2 inch

$6,357

Sculpture, La Gaiete, Rietje Geurts

La Gaiete

Rietje Geurts

Sculpture - 43 x 22 x 19 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 8.7 x 7.5 inch

$6,935

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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

$1,480

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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

$1,849

Print, Untiteled, JM Robert

Untiteled

JM Robert

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

$925

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.