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"Mickey Lagerfeld Balloon (Grey, Black, Pink)" sculpture by artist Skyler Grey
By Skyler Grey
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Mickey Lagerfeld Balloon (Grey, Black, Pink)" resin and metal sculpture by artist Skyler Grey
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hopeful (19/35) - Yellow Figurative Sculpture with Glossy Green Balloon
By Nayla Saroufim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nayla Saroufim creates glossy balloon sculptures for display on a table or hanging on a wall or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jeff Koons 'Balloon Rabbit' (Red) Metallized Porcelain Multiple 2017
By Jeff Koons
Located in Miami, FL
JEFF KOONS (1955-Present) Metallized porcelain multiple, 2017, with the stamped signature, titled
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Malmo, SE
Balloon Dog (Blue) 2021. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating Limited edition of 69/799 ex
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (Blue)
Balloon Dog (Blue)
H 15.75 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
Balloon Dog (Yellow)
By Jeff Koons
Located in New York, NY
Metallic porcelain multiple. Numbered 13872/2300 on the base. Original printed booklet numbered 1382/2300 in ink on the justification page. Produced by Bernardaud, Limoges. Published...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Rabbit (Violet)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Malmo, SE
Balloon Rabbit (Violet) 2019. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating. Limited edition of 710
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Rabbit (Violet)
Balloon Rabbit (Violet)
H 11.42 in W 5.52 in D 8.27 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
In The Sky (35/50) - Steel Figurative Sculpture with Glossy Red Balloon
By Nayla Saroufim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique wall mounted sculpture measures 32 inches high by 10 inches wide. It is ready to hang. The artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) - Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) -  Red
Balloon Dog (After) -  Red
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After ) - Red
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Red
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Golden
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After ) - Golden
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Golden
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Golden
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After )  - Golden
Balloon Swan ( After )  - Golden
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After )  - Red
Balloon Swan ( After )  - Red
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Pink
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After )  - Pink
Balloon Swan ( After )  - Pink
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Curtis Jere Hot Air Balloon Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
1970s Unsigned Wall Sculpture of a hot air balloon from Curtis Jere. You seldom see this piece come
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After)- Graphite Black
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
An edition of the famous "Balloon Dog" in graphite black. A popular choice among art-lovers for its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After)- Graphite Black
Balloon Dog (After)- Graphite Black
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Rosé Gold
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Rosé Gold
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Rosé Gold
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Graphite Black
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After )  - Graphite Black
Balloon Swan ( After )  - Graphite Black
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Agnese Udinotti Balloon Sculpture
By Agnese Udinotti
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Agnese Udinotti patinated metal balloon sculpture, circa mid-1970s. This example incorporates
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Agnese Udinotti Balloon Sculpture
Agnese Udinotti Balloon Sculpture
H 13.5 in W 8 in D 9.5 in
Mini Hope (24/50) - Figurative Sculpture with Glossy Blue Balloon
By Nayla Saroufim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture measures 13 inches high by 5 inches wide with a 3-inch-wide steel base. It is signed and dated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Red Line - woman, figure, steel, colorful, balloons, suspended sculpture
By Derya Ozparlak
Located in Bloomfield, ON
trailing behind her as she’s carried away by a bouquet of shiny red balloons. Ozparlak’s metal sculptures
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Malmo, SE
first time at Gagosian Gallery, New York in 2015. The artist has earned renown for his public sculptures
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Happy Accident - "Koons Balloon dog B"
By Joe Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
I consider my work to be artifacts of my own particular culture, which is not the generalized Japanese American culture, but that which formed as a direct result of being a first gen...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Balloon Dog (After)- Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After)- Blue
Balloon Dog (After)- Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
"Happy Accident - "Koons Mini Balloon dog teal"
By Joe Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
I consider my work to be artifacts of my own particular culture, which is not the generalized Japanese American culture, but that which formed as a direct result of being a first gen...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"Happy Accident - "Koons Mini Balloon dog purple"
By Joe Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
I consider my work to be artifacts of my own particular culture, which is not the generalized Japanese American culture, but that which formed as a direct result of being a first gen...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"Happy Accident - "Chrome and Red Koons Balloon pup"
By Joe Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
6.5” x 9” x 15” Resin, epoxy, enamel and paint can I consider my work to be artifacts of my own particular culture, which is not the generalized Japanese American culture, but that...
Category

2010s Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"Happy Accident - "GOLD and turquoise Koons Balloon pup"
By Joe Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
6.5” x 10” x 15” Resin, epoxy, enamel and paint can I consider my work to be artifacts of my own particular culture, which is not the generalized Japanese American culture, but tha...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

"Inflatable Koons Balloon Poodle" (hangs on wall)
Located in New York, NY
This sculpture is a Real balloon, painted and resined with a real nail. It hangs on the wall and
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid Century Brutalist Sculpture Flowers or Balloons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic intricate brutalist metal sculpture. Most likely from mid 20th century. I feel they could
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Metal

"Mickey Lagerfeld Balloon (Black, White, Grey)" sculpture by artist Skyler Grey
By Skyler Grey
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Mickey Lagerfeld Balloon (Black, White, Grey)" resin and metal sculpture by artist Skyler Grey
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hope (23/25) - Figurative Steel Sculpture with Glossy Red Balloon
By Nayla Saroufim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nayla Saroufim creates glossy balloon sculptures for display on a table or hanging on a wall or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Balloon Dog (Blue)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Malmo, SE
Balloon Dog (Blue) 2021. Porcelain with metallic chromatic coating Limited edition of 69/799 ex
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (Blue)
Balloon Dog (Blue)
H 15.75 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
"Happy Accident - "GOLD Koons Balloon pup"
By Joe Suzuki
Located in New York, NY
I consider my work to be artifacts of my own particular culture, which is not the generalized Japanese American culture, but that which formed as a direct result of being a first gen...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Balloon Dog (After) Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) Red
Balloon Dog (After) Red
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Orange
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) Red
Balloon Dog (After) Red
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
Balloon Dog (After) - Silver
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
Balloon Dog (After) - Pink
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Swan ( After )  - Blue
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Swan ( After )  - Blue
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular "Balloon Swan". Cold cast resin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
Balloon Swan ( After ) - Blue
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Gold
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After )  - Gold
Balloon Dog ( After )  - Gold
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog (After) Red
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog (After) Red
Balloon Dog (After) Red
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Balloon Dog ( After ) - Blue
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
"Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authenticity. From a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
Balloon Dog ( After )  - Blue
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
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Metal Balloon Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of metal balloon sculpture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Contemporary, Pop Art and Abstract versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of metal balloon sculpture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of metal balloon sculpture is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige and white. Creating an object in our assortment of metal balloon sculpture has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Joe Suzuki, Jeff Koons and Nayla Saroufim are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in metal, organic material and resin — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Metal Balloon Sculpture?

A piece of metal balloon sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $21,857.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.

Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metalbronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.

If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.

And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.

Questions About Metal Balloon Sculpture
  • Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    A sculpture created from materials made of metal. This is a broad category. Metal sculptures can be made by fabrication, meaning assembled by hand or machine. Cast metal sculpture like bronze or steel is made from a complex casting process.

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