2017
Since his debut on the Paris art scene in 1990, Pierre Yermia has received considerable acclaim for his contemporary bronze sculptures depicting dreamlike human forms and animal bodies. Yermia’s visually arresting figurative and nude sculptures are characterized by voluminous torsos and slender, elongated limbs that seem to stretch with gravity and vertical movement.
Born in 1964 in Suresnes, France, Yermia attended the School of Fine Arts in Toulouse from 1982 to 1984, where he studied under sculptor Aroldo Zavaroni. From 1984 to 1988, he continued his studies at the School of Fine Arts in Paris.
“My work is a constant quest for an unlikely and precarious moment of equilibrium, where strength and fragility are simultaneously confronted,” he has stated. For instance, in Yermia’s 3 Standing Figures V, three human figures are represented with willowy forms while leaning into a harmonious balance. In Feline VI, the sleek, bronze figure of a wild cat represents “a pure moment of grace, of balance, in which you feel both the frailty of the living . . . and its force.”
Critics have lauded Yermia’s works, which have won several awards. He won the Lauriers Wiso Sculpture Award in 1990, the Vermeille Medal from the Lutèce Internationale Academy in 1991, the City of Ernée Award in 2000, the City of Charenton Lions Club Award in 2011, the City of Charenton’s Award in 2016 and the Sculpture Prize at the 67th Salon de Charenton in 2020. He regularly presents his work in exhibitions throughout France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of modern Pierre Yermia sculptures.
3 Standing Figures V by Pierre Yermia - Contemporary bronze sculpture, human
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
3 Standing Figures V is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 63 × 18 × 14 cm (24.8 × 7.1 × 5.5 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, i...
Bronze
3 Standing Figures IV by Pierre Yermia, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Group
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
3 standing figures IV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 61 × 22 × 17 cm (24 × 8.7 × 6.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, i...
Bronze
3 Large Standing Figures I by Pierre Yermia - 59-In Tall Bronze Sculpture, Group
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
3 Large Standing Figures I is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 150 × 58 × 42 cm (59.1 × 22.8 × 16.5 in). The sculpture is signed and nu...
Bronze
Three Standing Figures by Pierre Yermia - 10.5-Ft High Outdoor Bronze Sculpture
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
3 Monumental Standing Figures is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 320 × 150 × 130 cm (126 × 59.1 × 51.2 in). The sculpture is signed a...
Bronze
3 Large Standing Figures II by Pierre Yermia, Floor Sculpture, Bronze, Group
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
3 Large Standing Figures II is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 152 × 70 × 46 cm (59.8 × 27.6 × 18.1 in). The sculpture is signed and n...
Bronze
Large Standing Figure IV by Pierre Yermia - bronze sculpture, human figure
By Pierre Yermia
Located in Paris, FR
Large standing figure IV is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 147 × 28 × 26 cm (57.9 × 11 × 10.2 in). The sculpture is signed and number...
Bronze
Modern Dark Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This modern dark patinated bronze sculpture is a figurative artwork depicting three elongated male figures walking together on a shared rectangular base. The sculpture presents fragi...
Bronze
Donne V by Nando Kallweit. Bronze Sculpture of 3 female figures , Edition of 25
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Donne V by Nando Kallweit Elegant bronze sculpture of 3 female figures. Edition of 25 Dimensions: 26 x 19 x 7cm
Bronze
The Guardian by Nando Kallweit 167cm Elegant bronze sculpture of human figure
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
The Guardian, or Wächter, is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture by Nando Kallweit. This sculpture exudes elegance through its elongated, slender form, capturing attention with i...
Bronze
September -contemporary figurative bronze sculpture
By Sara Ingleby-Mackenzie
Located in London, GB
This series of Sara's work started with the idea of producing small affordable sculptures loosely based on the seaside. The figures are all clothed and are light hearted in nature. M...
Bronze
Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nando Kallweit’s "Amici V" is a contemporary bronze sculpture that captures the essence of unity and connection through its strikingly elongated abstract forms. This modern figurative artwork features three faceless figures standing tall together, their textured surfaces and slender silhouettes evoking a sense of strength and harmony. The interplay of light and shadow on the dark patina enhances the sculpture’s expressive depth, making it a sophisticated addition to minimalist, abstract, and contemporary art collections. Amici V symbolizes companionship, resilience, and shared experiences, resonating deeply with collectors who appreciate art that conveys emotion through form. German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...
Metal, Bronze
Donne V by Nando Kallweit. Elegant figurative bronze sculpture of three women.
By Nando Kallweit
Located in Coltishall, GB
Donne V is an elegant figurative bronze sculpture portraying three strong women by Nando Kallweit. There is a strength to the piece that celebrates sisterhood. Modelled on modern y...
Bronze
Part of Alejandro Vega Beuvrin’s “Barricada” series, the work is a subversive tribute to the street smarts of citizen activists.
Part art, part seating, they offer a fascinating meditation on life’s dualities.
