With her contemporary sculptures, Martine Demal explores the different possibilities of bronze, pushing her chosen material to its limits while embarking on a journey of more than several decades toward self-realization and reflection.
Born in 1948, Demal graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1970. The French artist's career began in graphic design and ceramics. However, she discovered a passion for sculpting after meeting celebrated French sculptor Louis Derbré. Derbré invited Demal to become his student, but she declined, insisting she had to find her own style.
Inspired by the human body, Demal initially worked with live models. “In a human body, you have a landscape, a painting, a volume; you have everything,” she said. As her sculpting process evolved, Demal’s human sculptures transformed from figurative to more abstract forms.
From her workshop and atelier in Ivry-sur-Seine in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, Demal continues to challenge herself, seeking to create bronze sculptures that represent power and strength and materialize as blocky, dense forms as well as slender human figures. The interplay of shadow and light is a recurring theme in her abstract and figurative sculptures such as In Line (1994), The Passage (1997) and Writing is a Journey (2018).
Demal regularly exhibits her works in solo and group shows in France and throughout Europe and has won numerous awards. These include the Louis Derbré Prize, the Jacqueline Thome-Patenôtre Prize, a medal awarded by the town of Garches and the Pierre Gianadda Foundation Award, presented by the Académie des Beaux-Arts — Institut de France.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Martine Demal sculptures.
$20,218
The Great Secret by Martine Demal - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Human Figure
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Great Secret is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 87 × 21 × 10 cm (34.3 × 8.3 × 3.9 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is...
Bronze
The Group by Martine Demal, Bronze Sculpture, Group of Human Figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Group is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 40 × 21.5 × 5.5 cm (15.7 × 8.5 × 2.2 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Bronze
The Ones by Martine Demal, Bronze Sculpture, Group of Human Figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Ones is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 51 × 10 × 6 cm (20.1 × 3.9 × 2.4 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of ...
Bronze
$12,336
The Passage by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, abstract, harmony
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Passage is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 43 × 27 × 24 cm (16.9 × 10.6 × 9.4 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Bronze
The Others by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, group of human figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Others is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 32 × 29 × 6 cm (12.6 × 11.4 × 2.4 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part ...
Bronze
The Dolmen Bronze Sculpture, Limited Edition of 8, Contemporary Art
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Dolmen is a bronze sculpture with a white stone plinth by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 43 × 17 × 10 cm (16.9 × 6.7 × 3.9 in). The sculpture is signed...
Stone, Bronze
Them by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, standing human figures, couple
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Them is a bronze sculpture by sculptor Martine Demal, dimensions are 49 x 15 x 11.5 cm (19.3 × 5.9 × 4.5 in). The sculpture is sold with a plexiglas base which dimensions are 15 x 11...
Bronze
Duo by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, diptych, couple
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Duo is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 48 × 20 × 22 cm (18.9 × 7.9 × 8.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a l...
Bronze
$14,507
Triad by M. Demal - Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Abstract Art, Limited Edition
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Triade is a bronze sculpture by French artist Martine Demal, from the series Primary Forms. Dimensions: 51 × 23 × 15 cm / 20.1 × 9.1 × 5.9 in. Limited edition of 8 + 4 artist's proof...
Bronze
$28,329
Great Warriors by Martine Demal - 52 In High Bronze Sculpture, Human Figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
More guardians than warriors, these two figures are thought of as a whole. Exactly the same, standing in front of each other, towered over by their spears and looking in the same way...
Bronze
The Assembly by Martine Demal - bronze sculpture, group of human figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, 60 cm × 59 cm × 15 cm. Limited edition of 8 + 4 A.P., each signed and numbered. Dimensions include the base of the sculpture, which is H 1 cm x W 59 cm x D 14 cm. ...
Bronze
$18,391
Warrior by Martine Demal - Large Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Human Figure
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Warrior is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 132 × 31 × 18 cm (52 × 12.2 × 7.1 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of ...
Bronze
$27,872
Together by Martine Demal - bronze sculpture, standing human figures, textured
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
This work is a bronze sculpture by Martine Demal which dimensions are 88 x 55 x 30 cm (4.6 × 21.7 × 11.8 in). It weighs 20 kg and is part of a limited edition of 8 editions and 4 art...
Bronze
$8,795
Landscape N°1 by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, human figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Landscape N°1 is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Martine Demal, it measures 78 x 35 x 10 cm (30.7 × 13.8 × 3.9 in), these dimensions include the base (the sculpture measure...
Brass, Bronze
$11,194
In Line by M. Demal - Bronze sculpture, group of female figures, semi-abstract
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
In Line is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 43 × 25 × 7 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 2.8 in). These dimensions include the base which measures 11 x ...
Bronze
The Warriors by Martine Demal - bronze sculpture, group of human figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, patinated brass or steel plinth. 167 cm × 60 cm × 30 cm. Limited edition of 8 + 4 A.P., each signed and numbered. Dimensions include the plinth of the sculpture, w...
Bronze, Steel
$742Sale Price|47% Off
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
After Fernando Botero "Cat" Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – CAT, Bronze, Marble Base, Great for Home or Office Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in fai...
Marble, Bronze
$2,600
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 8.25 in
They were the Authentic Vespa Riders in Rome (Bronze with Deep Bronze Patina)
By Gillie and Marc Schattner
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical yet very strong piece depicting the two figures from Gillie and Marc's iconic figures of the Dog/Bunny Human Hybrid, which has picked up much esteem across the globe. Her...
Bronze
$15,992
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
Middle - popular contemporary nude female bronze sculpture in meditative pose
By Susanne Kraisser
Located in Schierensee, SH
"Middle" is a popular free-standing bronze sculpture, suitable both for the inside and outside from established German mid-career sculptress Susanne Kraißer. Edition 18, signed, numb...
Bronze
$875Sale Price|63% Off
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
After Botero - Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
This AFTER BOTERO sculpture is a very beautiful, faithful reproduction in the style of BOTERO'S work that has sold very well here on 1st Dibs. The edition is 50 in Roman numerals. ...
Marble, Bronze
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
After Fernando Botero Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Edition of 50
By Fernando Botero
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
After Fernando Botero – STANDING WOMAN Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in faithful homage to th...
Marble, Bronze
$4,600
H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Georgian Contemporary Sculpture by Erekle Tsuladze - Panda 1
By Erekle Tsuladze
Located in Paris, IDF
Artificial stone & nickel bronze
Stone, Bronze
Journey #3
By Giuseppe Palumbo
Located in Napa, CA
The son of an Italian artist, Giuseppe Palumbo was immersed in creativity from an early age, first channeling his vision through architecture and design. Three of his architectural ...
Bronze
$8,281
H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Facile- 21st Century, Contemporary Italian Bronze Sculpture of a woman
By Eva Steiner
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Facile 59 x 30 x 30 cm bronze Facile is a bronze sculpture by Italian contemporary artist Eva Steiner. In her work she focuses on the gracefulness of women. Her sculptures of bronz...
Bronze
Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Fine pair of gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.
Bronze
$3,141
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Limited Edition /12 Quirky Bronze Sculpture with Blue Patina "Dunno"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Limited Edition of 12. A quirky sculpture with a blue patina and shiny bronze finish Davies creates playful sculptures that celebrate the courage it takes to embrace vulnerability. ...
Granite, Bronze
$5,500
H 11 in W 15 in D 7 in
Hero's Horse - Maquette 41/50 - Kevin Box and Robert J. Lang
By Kevin Box
Located in Napa, CA
“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...
Bronze
$15,249
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Dialoog Sculpture Bronze Dialogue Talk Interaction Cubism Abstract In Stock
By Thomas Junghans
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dialoog Sculpture Bronze Dialogue Talk Interaction Cubism Abstract In Stock Junghans (1956, Recklinghausen) creates abstract sculptures in stone, wood and bronze, mostly torsos and ...
Bronze
$12,000
H 31 in W 16 in D 7 in
Solstice Dark Bronze Ed 1/12 - elegant, female, figurative, bronze sculpture
By Jeremy Guy
Located in Bloomfield, ON
At once both elegant and classic, this superb sculpture is the work of Jeremy Guy. The graceful form of a female figure emerges from the black granite. Guy has long been influenced ...
Granite, Bronze
Chair Bronze Sculpture
By Eran Shakine
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Eran Shakine Chair 2014 Bronze Sculpture He was born in 1962 in Israel to a French father and Hungarian mother. He has lived in Paris, London and for seven years in New York City, wh...
Bronze
Modern Male Torso Sculpture by Zura – Resin or Bronze, 2025
By Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A powerful study in form and presence, Zura’s Male Torso distills the human figure to its essential structure. Sculpted with a raw, expressive hand, the work captures both strength a...
Bronze
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H 21.26 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Janus Heads by Martine Demal - Bronze Sculpture, Double-Sided Head, Myth
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Janus's Heads is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 54 × 26 × 17 cm (21.3 × 10.2 × 6.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...
Bronze
Triade - Martine Demal
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Triade is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 51 x 23 x 15 cm (34.3 × 8.3 × 3.9 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a...
Bronze
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H 21.26 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Janus's Heads by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, abstract, grey
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Janus's Heads is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 54 × 26 × 17 cm (21.3 × 10.2 × 6.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...
Bronze
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H 18.9 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Duo by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, semi abstract
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Duo is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 48 × 20 × 22 cm (18.9 × 7.9 × 8.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a l...
Bronze
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H 21.26 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Janus Heads by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, abstract, grey
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Janus Heads is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 54 × 26 × 17 cm (21.3 × 10.2 × 6.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Bronze
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H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
The Passage by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, abstract, harmony
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
The Passage is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 43 × 27 × 24 cm (16.9 × 10.6 × 9.4 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is par...
Bronze
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H 18.9 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Duo by Martine Demal - Contemporary bronze sculpture, semi abstract
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Duo is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 48 × 20 × 22 cm (18.9 × 7.9 × 8.7 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part of a l...
Bronze
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H 15.75 in W 8.47 in D 2.17 in
The Group by Martine Demal - bronze sculpture, group of human figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, 40 cm × 21.5 cm × 5.5 cm. Limited edition of 8 + 4 A.P., each signed and numbered. Dimensions include the base of the sculpture, which is H 10 cm x L 21 cm x D 5 cm...
Bronze
The Group
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, 40 cm × 21.5 cm × 5.5 cm. Limited edition of 8 + 4 A.P., each signed and numbered. Dimensions include the base of the sculpture, which is H 10 cm x L 21 cm x D 5 cm...
Bronze
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H 65.75 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
The Warriors by Martine Demal - bronze sculpture, group of human figures
By Martine Demal
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture, 167 cm × 60 cm × 5 cm. Limited edition of 8 + 4 A.P., each signed and numbered. Dimensions include the plinth of the sculpture, which is H 114 cm x W 60 cm (the pli...
Bronze