Originals in this selection, Statue, Expressive and gestural, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
A figure mid stride
An expressive statue keeps the movement of the body and drops the detail. When you look at gestural statues for sale in the 1,000 to 2,000 euro range, check the weight distribution and the base.
In this kind of statue the body becomes the expression: an arm flung wide, a pelvis pushed forward, a head thrown back. Marks from fingers, spatula or knife stay in place and give the material temperament. The result is closer to a gesture than to a portrait.
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Space for the span
Figures with sweeping limbs need room at the sides. A free plinth in a niche or beside a window shows them best. Dark walls swallow the contour, a pale surface sharpens it.
Stability and material
When the center of gravity sits far forward, a broad plate or an inner core provides the hold. Ask about construction and weight before placing it where someone might bump into it. Clay, plaster, wood and metal each need their own care.