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, Gold Bar, Marc Boffin

Marc Boffin

Sculpture . 8.4 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm Sculpture . 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.6 inch

€210

Sculpture, Naë, Saône De Stalh

Saône De Stalh

Sculpture . 33 x 37 x 11 cm Sculpture . 13 x 14.6 x 4.3 inch

€1,600

Sculpture, Mini Fat, Fat

Fat

Sculpture . 53 x 33 x 30 cm Sculpture . 20.9 x 13 x 11.8 inch

€3,700

Sculpture, Frekky, FMZ Fred Morgan

FMZ Fred Morgan

Sculpture . 16 x 8 x 5 cm Sculpture . 6.3 x 3.1 x 2 inch

€160

Sculpture, Le colosse, Steddy John

Steddy John

Sculpture . 120 x 39 x 40 cm Sculpture . 47.2 x 15.4 x 15.7 inch

€6,000

Sculpture, Bonsai obelisk, Zlatin Orlov

Zlatin Orlov

Sculpture . 40 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture . 15.7 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

€850

Sculpture, Lulu28, Mister Luca T

Mister Luca T

Sculpture . 39 x 40 x 7 cm Sculpture . 15.4 x 15.7 x 2.8 inch

€3,800

Sculpture, Teddy Ourson LV marron, Naor

Naor

Sculpture . 35 x 26 x 25 cm Sculpture . 13.8 x 10.2 x 9.8 inch

€470

Sculpture, Pomme, Alexandre Demoncler

Alexandre Demoncler

Sculpture . 80 x 80 x 80 cm Sculpture . 31.5 x 31.5 x 31.5 inch

€4,400 €3,520

Sculpture, Noa's dress, Pere Sala

Pere Sala

Sculpture . 43 x 38 x 12 cm Sculpture . 16.9 x 15 x 4.7 inch

€2,050

Sculpture, Babyfoot 35cm, Idan Zareski

Idan Zareski

Sculpture . 44 x 30 x 35 cm Sculpture . 17.3 x 11.8 x 13.8 inch

€9,000

Sculpture, Punky Skull Black, Sther

Sther

Sculpture . 31 x 34 x 16 cm Sculpture . 12.2 x 13.4 x 6.3 inch

€5,000

Sculpture, Blob, Dan Lam

Dan Lam

Sculpture . 83.8 x 74.9 x 19.1 cm Sculpture . 33 x 29.5 x 7.5 inch

€5,927

Sculpture, Color Strokes, Arman

Arman

Sculpture . 66 x 30.5 x 6.5 cm Sculpture . 26 x 12 x 2.6 inch

€11,500

Sculpture, Miss Love, Virginia Benedicto

Virginia Benedicto

Sculpture . 30 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture . 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€2,100

Sculpture, Fan Fan ambre, Bernard Rives

Bernard Rives

Sculpture . 38 x 22 x 8 cm Sculpture . 15 x 8.7 x 3.1 inch

€1,300

Sculpture, Eros, Michèle Chast

Michèle Chast

Sculpture . 22.5 x 22 x 16.5 cm Sculpture . 8.9 x 8.7 x 6.5 inch

€2,300

Sculpture, Candide, Véronique Clanet

Véronique Clanet

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

€3,934

Sculpture, Rock Paper Scissor, Sagrasse

Sagrasse

Sculpture . 26 x 12 x 16 cm Sculpture . 10.2 x 4.7 x 6.3 inch

€240

Sculpture, Macaron green, Anna Kara

Anna Kara

Sculpture . 18 x 18 x 8.5 cm Sculpture . 7.1 x 7.1 x 3.3 inch

€1,250

Sculpture, Hommage à Eiffel, Arman

Arman

Sculpture . 38 x 24 x 9 cm Sculpture . 15 x 9.4 x 3.5 inch

€7,000

Sculpture, Jerrican Porsche, Ghost Art

Ghost Art

Sculpture . 52 x 44 x 19 cm Sculpture . 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.5 inch

€2,300

Sculpture, Amazing chips, N.Nathan

N.Nathan

Sculpture . 25 x 20 x 8 cm Sculpture . 9.8 x 7.9 x 3.1 inch

€1,190

Sculpture, Bon Santé, Arman

Arman

Sculpture . 40 x 24.5 x 5 cm Sculpture . 15.7 x 9.6 x 2 inch

€6,000

Sculpture, Turquoise 01, Simone De Rosa

Simone De Rosa

Sculpture . 60 x 60 x 3 cm Sculpture . 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

€600

Sculpture, Crock de toi - Bleu, Ninu

Ninu

Sculpture . 27 x 30 x 13 cm Sculpture . 10.6 x 11.8 x 5.1 inch

€4,500 €3,600

Sculpture, Vuitton, Janklo

Janklo

Sculpture . 18 x 20 x 12 cm Sculpture . 7.1 x 7.9 x 4.7 inch

€2,900

Sculpture, Dream, Miss CoCo

Miss CoCo

Sculpture . 53 x 52 x 27 cm Sculpture . 20.9 x 20.5 x 10.6 inch

€2,800

Sculpture, Commune, Joachim Romain

Joachim Romain

Sculpture . 30 x 46 x 10 cm Sculpture . 11.8 x 18.1 x 3.9 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Butter Gold, Sagrasse

Sagrasse

Sculpture . 19 x 10 x 6 cm Sculpture . 7.5 x 3.9 x 2.4 inch

€700

Sculpture, Panther, Richard Orlinski

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture . 80 x 38 x 17 cm Sculpture . 31.5 x 15 x 6.7 inch

€20,517

Sculpture, Kong, Richard Orlinski

Richard Orlinski

Sculpture . 30 x 23 x 12 cm Sculpture . 11.8 x 9.1 x 4.7 inch

€4,000

Sculpture, Love Love Love, Sagrasse

Sagrasse

Sculpture . 62 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture . 24.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

€590

Sculpture, Aviateur, S.Kristol

S.Kristol

Sculpture . 70 x 30 x 25 cm Sculpture . 27.6 x 11.8 x 9.8 inch

€6,375

Sculpture, Delicate (3), Adi Michael

Adi Michael

Sculpture . 35.56 x 25.4 x 15 cm Sculpture . 14 x 10 x 5.9 inch

€3,192

Sculpture, Challenge (Red), Mark Sugar

Mark Sugar

Sculpture . 41 x 23 x 22 cm Sculpture . 16.1 x 9.1 x 8.7 inch

€750 €675

Sculpture, Love U, Sagrasse

Sagrasse

Sculpture . 11 x 11 x 8 cm Sculpture . 4.3 x 4.3 x 3.1 inch

€100 €95

Sculpture, Paintbrushes I, Arman

Arman

Sculpture . 68.6 x 30.5 x 6.4 cm Sculpture . 27 x 12 x 2.5 inch

€13,678

Sculpture, Sans titre, Jean-Luc Parant

Jean-Luc Parant

Sculpture . 40 x 17 x 17 cm Sculpture . 15.7 x 6.7 x 6.7 inch

€3,000

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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