
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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Une belle Femme Noire
Jean-Paul Boyer
Sculpture - 120 x 40 x 40 cm Sculpture - 47.2 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
€18,000

Juste un petit coup de vent, Marquise. sm 635
Jean-Paul Boyer
Sculpture - 90 x 60 x 60 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 23.6 x 23.6 inch
€7,500

Salvador Dali
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 56 x 46 x 36 cm Sculpture - 22 x 18.1 x 14.2 inch
€5,013

Amedeo Modigliani
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 65 x 47 x 19 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 18.5 x 7.5 inch
€5,469

Alberto Giacometti
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 64 x 29 x 23 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 11.4 x 9.1 inch
€5,469

George Marriage
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 56 x 31 x 26 cm Sculpture - 22 x 12.2 x 10.2 inch
€5,013

Francis Bacon
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 58 x 31 x 22 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 12.2 x 8.7 inch
€5,469


Alberto Jacameti
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 63 x 28 x 22 cm Sculpture - 24.8 x 11 x 8.7 inch
€5,924

Femme Art Déco à la robe rose
Atelier Piquifou
Sculpture - 45 x 13 x 8 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 5.1 x 3.1 inch
€450

Apropriaçao frei de carranca, Figurative Sculpture
José Ignacio Suarez Solis
Sculpture - 34.8 x 19.8 x 19.8 cm Sculpture - 13.7 x 7.8 x 7.8 inch
€7,291

Almiramaya
José Ignacio Suarez Solis
Sculpture - 74.9 x 110 x 30 cm Sculpture - 29.5 x 43.3 x 11.8 inch
€12,760

Siri girl
José Ignacio Suarez Solis
Sculpture - 84.8 x 95 x 34.8 cm Sculpture - 33.4 x 37.4 x 13.7 inch
€12,760


Amadeo Modellani
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 64 x 46 x 18 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 18.1 x 7.1 inch
€6,836

Regard sur le monde - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 22 x 6 x 5 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 2.4 x 2 inch
€375

Le Ciel au dessus - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 24 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 1.8 x 1.8 inch
€375

Seuls sur son rocher - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 20 x 5 x 4.5 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 2 x 1.8 inch
€350

Le Boulet - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 18 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 1.8 x 1.8 inch
€350

Le Petit Homme - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 19 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 inch
€350

Le secret - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 21 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch
€375

Inspiration - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 27 x 8 x 9 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 3.1 x 3.5 inch
€475

L'Ennui - Série singulière personnages de bois
Bruno Guiard
Sculpture - 28 x 7 x 9 cm Sculpture - 11 x 2.8 x 3.5 inch
€475

Tous les moulins
Maïté Martinez
Sculpture - 27 x 17 x 13 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 6.7 x 5.1 inch
€5,800



Blown Away Flyboy - OG
Josh Mayhem
Sculpture - 45 x 27 x 12 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 10.6 x 4.7 inch
€5,013

Dance with me
Dominic Benhura
Sculpture - 116.8 x 50.8 x 10.2 cm Sculpture - 46 x 20 x 4 inch
€8,112


Contemplation
Hervé Louail (Darlou)
Sculpture - 20 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch
€2,800

50 Shades of Black and White
Creami One
Sculpture - 180 x 140 x 30 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 55.1 x 11.8 inch
€4,000



Le cantique des pilotis
Marine De Soos
Sculpture - 65.5 x 29 x 26 cm Sculpture - 25.8 x 11.4 x 10.2 inch
€10,500


Le Pousseur de Lune
Marine De Soos
Sculpture - 56.5 x 74 x 14 cm Sculpture - 22.2 x 29.1 x 5.5 inch
€12,800

Injonctions 120
Daniel Perreu
Sculpture - 121.8 x 64 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 48 x 25.2 x 2.2 inch
€5,280

Man on Tall Stack
Bob Clyatt
Sculpture - 185.4 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm Sculpture - 73 x 11 x 11 inch
€8,203



Femme Art Déco à la robe ocre
Atelier Piquifou
Sculpture - 42 x 13 x 8 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 5.1 x 3.1 inch
€450

Femme Art Déco à la robe rose et vert amande
Atelier Piquifou
Sculpture - 42 x 13 x 8 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 5.1 x 3.1 inch
€450













African Athena
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 69 x 30 x 28 cm Sculpture - 27.2 x 11.8 x 11 inch
€48,000

Venere di Arles
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 82 x 84 x 47 cm Sculpture - 32.3 x 33.1 x 18.5 inch
€60,000

Cave head
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 57 x 38 x 27 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 15 x 10.6 inch
€35,000

Paride
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 87 x 34 x 54 cm Sculpture - 34.3 x 13.4 x 21.3 inch
€58,000


Pink african Hermès
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 94 x 39 x 43 cm Sculpture - 37 x 15.4 x 16.9 inch
€56,000


Persee
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 68 x 40 x 37 cm Sculpture - 26.8 x 15.7 x 14.6 inch
€44,000

Venus d'Arles
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 68 x 35 x 33 cm Sculpture - 26.8 x 13.8 x 13 inch
€48,000

Fiducia in dio
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 68 x 44 x 50 cm Sculpture - 26.8 x 17.3 x 19.7 inch
€76,000

The First Post Black
Felandus Thames
Sculpture - 99 x 61 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 39 x 24 x 1 inch
€10,000

African King of Dubious Origines #2 (Green)
Felandus Thames
Sculpture - 99 x 61 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 39 x 24 x 1 inch
€10,000

Dancing Party Coca cola
Christiane Guerry
Sculpture - 43 x 29 x 19 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 11.4 x 7.5 inch
€360




Le gardien des sources
Emmanuel Bour
Sculpture - 55 x 59 x 39 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 23.2 x 15.4 inch
€7,500







Le regard sinistre de l'Homme
Baptista Antunes
Sculpture - 82 x 31 x 33 cm Sculpture - 32.3 x 12.2 x 13 inch
€5,200


Visages jaunes la nuit
Dorsan Cousin
Sculpture - 80 x 122 x 5 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 48 x 2 inch
€3,500

Red Scarlet - Power of Feminity by Creami One
Creami One
Sculpture - 220 x 112 x 2 cm Sculpture - 86.6 x 44.1 x 0.8 inch
€7,950

Marc Chagall
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 62 x 32 x 25 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 12.6 x 9.8 inch
€6,380

Francis Bacon
Victor Prodanchuk
Sculpture - 57 x 23 x 21 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 9.1 x 8.3 inch
€5,469


Tribal Hermes
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 37 x 27 x 30 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 10.6 x 11.8 inch
€39,000

Fusion
Massimiliano Pelletti
Sculpture - 39 x 27 x 32 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 10.6 x 12.6 inch
€44,000

Business mechanism
Nester Custom
Sculpture - 80 x 60 x 55 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 23.6 x 21.7 inch
€14,400



Napoleon empereur Aperato
Aperato
Sculpture - 40 x 40 x 40 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
€9,800


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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.
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.
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.