Originals in this selection, Expressive and gestural, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Formats from 19 x 11 to 36 x 20 cm.
Movement that stays put
With expressive, gestural sculpture you can still see the movement of the hand in the finished piece. If you are looking at such works for sale between 1,000 and 2,000 euro, expect small to mid sizes that pack a lot of energy into little space.
A thumb press in clay, a slanting blow in wood, a bent length of wire: gestural sculpture records the moment something was decided. Nothing is smoothed to make it more agreeable. The surface is part of the statement, not packaging.
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Material and gesture
The choice of material changes the expression. Sculpting in wood or stone shows force through resistance, welded or bent metal feels nervous and sharp, and a modeled figure stays physical and close.
On a plinth or shelf
Pieces like these need distance from other objects so the contour does not get lost. A single plinth with some empty space around it lets the tension work. Check the listing for dimensions, weight and footing.