Resin sculpture

In sculpture, as in other arts, several distinct sub-genres can be identified throughout history and continents. We can mention wood sculpture, nude sculpture, bronze sculpture, animal sculpture, or resin sculpture. The genre of sculpture is fundamentally characterized either by the themes of its castings or by the material used.

The use of resin as a medium is relatively recent in the history of art. It was not until the 20th century that sculptors gradually abandoned plaster or bronze casts in favor of this synthetic product. Resin is often used for sculpting portraits.

Resin has a number of advantages over other sculpting materials. Its chemical composition ensures a reasonable weight, which greatly facilitates transportation. It also has a great capacity to adapt to the various needs of creation and has strong resistance to environmental damage, whether it is inside or outside.

With this range of innovations, it has quickly become an essential material for modern sculpture. One of those who has been instrumental in popularizing polyester resin in the modern art world is Duane Hanson. The sculptor is one of the leading artists of hyper-realistic sculpture. He uses resin to make his casts directly on his models, whose chemical qualities allow him to reproduce the clothes, physiology and features of his models in minute detail. Rarely before had such a degree of fidelity of the represented subject been reached, and the merit of this is due, to some extent, to the revolution represented by the discovery of polyester resin.

If it is true that resin works wonders in the search for a faithful representation of nature, it is also true that this material was widely used in the sculptural art of the new realism, which resolutely frees itself from the need to be faithful to the physical characteristics of the model.

For example, the famous French artist Niki de Saint Phalle, whose real name was Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle, regularly used polyester resin to create her artworks, including her famous monumental female sculptures: the Nanas.

A recent scientific invention, resin has seduced a large number of sculptors, particularly in France, whether to accurately represent a model or to create hallucinated and pop figures.

Artsper presents a large collection of modern and contemporary resin sculptures by world-renowned artists such as Xavier Veilhan and Arman, as well as emerging artists such as Bernard Rives, Anne Juliette Deschamps and Maxime Davoust. The heterogeneity of these contemporary artworks is an eloquent testimony of the protean character of resin sculpture. Explore our selection to find the work that you'll love!

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Sculpture, Untitled 3, Layla Dagher

Layla Dagher

Sculpture . 27 x 20 x 10 cm Sculpture . 10.6 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch

€1,556

Sculpture, Running Out, Santicri

Santicri

Sculpture . 26 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture . 10.2 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch

€500

Sculpture, Bowie gold sculpt, PyB

PyB

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

€160

Sculpture, MiniCavallino, Sylvie Cappe

Sylvie Cappe

Sculpture . 14 x 22.5 x 15 cm Sculpture . 5.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 inch

€290 €261

Sculpture, Girafe-Cerf, Mauro Corda

Mauro Corda

Sculpture . 166 x 96 x 1 cm Sculpture . 65.4 x 37.8 x 0.4 inch

€18,000

Sculpture, Graffiti Boy, Peranonimo

Peranonimo

Sculpture . 19 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture . 7.5 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch

€350 €263

Sculpture, Jesus Christ pop, PyB

PyB

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

€250

Sculpture, Banksy Rat, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 27 x 27 x 6 cm Sculpture . 10.6 x 10.6 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Pomme Crazy Pop, Miko-R

Miko-R

Sculpture . 65 x 65 x 65 cm Sculpture . 25.6 x 25.6 x 25.6 inch

€3,150

Sculpture, M'ball (1), N.Nathan

N.Nathan

Sculpture . 35 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€1,250

Sculpture, M'ball, N.Nathan

N.Nathan

Sculpture . 35 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€1,350

Sculpture, Five N°5 Apple, Spaco

Spaco

Sculpture . 24 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.4 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

€270

Sculpture, N°5 Adidas, Spaco

Spaco

Sculpture . 24 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.4 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

€270

Sculpture, Gélule Addict, Erik Salin

Erik Salin

Sculpture . 17 x 34 x 14 cm Sculpture . 6.7 x 13.4 x 5.5 inch

€3,600

Sculpture, Running Out, Santicri

Santicri

Sculpture . 26 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture . 10.2 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch

€500

Sculpture, Running Out, Santicri

Santicri

Sculpture . 26 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture . 10.2 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch

€500 €450

Sculpture, Love art and logos, PyB

PyB

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

€190

Sculpture, Mickey art and logos, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 24 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.4 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

€190

Sculpture, Picsou art and logos, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 24 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.4 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

€190

Sculpture, Love art and logos, PyB

PyB

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

€190

Sculpture, The Gold World, Santicri

Santicri

Sculpture . 37 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture . 14.6 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch

€600

Sculpture, Frida pink sculpt, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 25 x 18 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.8 x 7.1 x 2.4 inch

€199

Sculpture, Chat - Couture 1/1, Pali

Pali

Sculpture . 30 x 13 x 17 cm Sculpture . 11.8 x 5.1 x 6.7 inch

€450

Sculpture, Pink, Vincent Gachaga

Vincent Gachaga

Sculpture . 94 x 126 x 6 cm Sculpture . 37 x 49.6 x 2.4 inch

€2,600

Sculpture, Pacman Fantoms invader, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 8 x 26 x 6 cm Sculpture . 3.1 x 10.2 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Amour Mickey mouse, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 23 x 27 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.1 x 10.6 x 2.4 inch

€180

Sculpture, Taureau de Laguiole, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 20 x 29 x 3 cm Sculpture . 7.9 x 11.4 x 1.2 inch

€250

Sculpture, Acro bates, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 29 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture . 11.4 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Dollar Warhol, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 27 x 16 x 3 cm Sculpture . 10.6 x 6.3 x 1.2 inch

€260

Sculpture, coeur  Haring Love, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 27 x 22 x 6 cm Sculpture . 10.6 x 8.7 x 2.4 inch

€260

Sculpture, Jordan, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 24 x 26 x 6 cm Sculpture . 9.4 x 10.2 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Girl Banksy Mercedes, PyB

PyB

Sculpture . 32 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture . 12.6 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

€250

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What is a resin sculpture?

A resin sculpture is a sculpture produced using the material fiberglass resin, a durable but lightweight material that is used to manufacture a wide range of goods. Resin is useful for sculpting portraits.

Do resin statues break easily?

While resin is a durable material, it breaks easier than more traditional materials used for sculpture, such as bronze. If a resin statue falls, there is a good chance of breakage or damage.

Do resin statues last?

Resin is a durable material, so resin sculptures will last for a long time. However, any paint on the surface of the resin may fade over time.Â