What exactly is a quality sculpture?
Buying a sculpture is neither a trivial nor trivial act.
Don't be seduced by the ease of the moment and the offerings of many art galleries, where you'll always find the same things, the same artists, more or less interesting. A strong bobo-fashion phenomenon, which fades away five or ten years later, leaving no trace and, in the end, will only have been of interest for its bobo-fashion decorating aspect.
Like Orlinski's KONG sculpture, available in China at TEMU for €12.01.
Beware of the soothing, masterfully boring speeches of dealers and specialists. Those who are experts in the "this" and "that" of the artist's approach. Those whose discourse resembles that of a commercial documentary intellectualized to give a scrap of junk from the scrapyard a certain chic and value.
To offer you a meaningful, quality sculpture, a lasting sculpture that tells a story, rely on artists with a solid vision and technique, not necessarily in the art market because they're not bankable enough, but who work.
Look for a balance between the authenticity of the sculptor or painter, the quality of the materials and the emotional impact the sculpture has on you. This will guarantee a purchase that is meaningful and valuable, both artistically and financially.
A sculpture made to last
It is, of course, a question of art culture.
Look for artists who don't just create for aesthetic reasons, but who use their art to convey ideas or address social, ecological or philosophical issues.
The meaning of art is often what distinguishes a genuine work of art from a simple consumer product or an ordinary, déjà vu decoration, such as a Buddha, a cow, a gorilla or a crocodile, all of which sell very well with advertising and the blown bobo fashion effect.
Don't buy a sculpture for others, buy one for yourself.
Buying a sculpture is a commitment - to the artist, but also to the sculpture itself. To protect it, to offer it to your friends, to pass it on as a profound and personal heritage by offering a beloved work of art. A quality sculpture is also the meaning you give to it.