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Val Bertoia Mushroom Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Melted bronze shot into panel as mushroom head on heat pressed copper tube stem on bronze shot
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Bronze, Copper

Val Bertoia Mushroom Sculpture
Val Bertoia Mushroom Sculpture
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Val Bertoia Sound Sculptures, 2012
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's pair of Sound Sculptures made in 2012 are part of the Bertoia
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Copper, Brass

Val Bertoia Sound Sculptures, 2012
Val Bertoia Sound Sculptures, 2012
H 72 in W 17 in D 11 in
20th Century Val Bertoia Sounding Sculpture 'B2398'
By Val Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sounding sculpture by Val Bertoia (marked B2398). Made from bronze and brass. United States, 20th
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20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Brass

Val Bertoia 'Sound of V' Sonambient Sculpture Silicon Bronze Rods in Brass Base
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Val Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture 3' tall Makes a beautiful resonant tone when the rods are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Silver, Brass, Bronze

Val Bertoia Sonambient Sounding Sculpture Titled "Sounds like a Tall Tower"
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Bertoia Studio Sonambient Sculpture 49 silicon-bronze rods adhered with silver to a solid brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Val Bertoia ""Sounds Fine from 6 in Line" B-2702 Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...

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Bronze, Copper

Bronze Fountain Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Val Bertoia (born 1949) Val Bertoia was
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Star of Sounds / B-2369' Brass Sculpture
By Val Bertoia, Harry Bertoia
Located in Glendale, CA
by the artist. Retains its original custom fabricated wood box. Born in 1949, Val Bertoia worked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Monumental Harry Bertoia Silver Necklace, Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne D.JE.49
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Val Bertoia and is listed in the Harry Bertoia Foundation Catalogue Raisonne # D.JE.49 having been
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Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Melissa Strawser Bertoia Junior Dandelion Gong Intaglio Print, 2016
By Melissa Strawser
Located in New York, NY
) with colored inks from a single bronze plate that just happens to be a singing Bertoia Gong by Val
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Contemporary Minimal Round Side Table 3 Legs in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Medium Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

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Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Mohair, Foam, Wood

Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Located in New York City, NY
A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia from chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs a...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
Bertoia, The Metal Worker Book
H 1 in W 8.38 in D 11.38 in
Concrete Island Coffee Table by OPIARY (L78", W40", H17")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L58", W32", H14")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Corbu Ottoman in Grey Oak by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured solid wood base. Available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches

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Val Bertoia Bronze Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Val Bertoia bronze sculpture. Documented.
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Val Bertoia Bronze Sculpture
Val Bertoia Bronze Sculpture
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Val Bertoia Bronze Casting on Harry Bertoia Base
By Val Bertoia
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Wonderful Val Bertoia bronze casting mounted on one of Harry Bertoia’s remaining brass bases
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

1990 Val Bertoia Bronze Abstract Wire Brooch
By Val Bertoia
Located in Winnetka, IL
A large abstract brooch by Val Bertoia (b.1949). Free-form bronze wire with etched number
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Bronze

1990 Val Bertoia Bronze Abstract Wire Brooch
1990 Val Bertoia Bronze Abstract Wire Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 3.25 in
HARRY BERTOIA Bronze Bangle Bracelet (1970's)
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A coiled bronze bracelet by master American sculptor, Harry Bertoia (1915-1978). With his
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Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Harry Bertoia "Sound Column" Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular example. Fully documented and authenticated by Val Bertoia, who said it was the best
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Val Bertoia Bronze Hydrangea Sculpture, 2015
By Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's "Hydrangea Sculpture" is made of 24 patinaed bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Val Bertoia Sonambient Precision Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Val Bertoia beryllium copper and brass sounding sculpture. COA is available, stamped with studio
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Ki...

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Bronze, Copper

Small Val Bertoia Sonambient Precision Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Small Val Bertoia Sonambient precision sculpture in brass and bronze. This was purchased directly
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20th Century American Post-Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Val Bertoia 60 Rods Of Sound
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A Kinetic Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia son of Harry Bertoia. Entitled 60 Rods Of Sound. An
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures

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Bronze, Silver, Brass

Val Bertoia 60 Rods Of Sound
Val Bertoia 60 Rods Of Sound
H 18 in W 11.25 in D 5 in
Val Bertoia : 1/12 Male Model Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Val Bertoia's '1/12 Male Model Sculpture' was a maquette for a larger piece
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Val Bertoia : 1/12 Male Model Sculpture
Val Bertoia : 1/12 Male Model Sculpture
H 5.75 in W 3.25 in D 0.083 in
Val Bertoia Two Rows Scissor Effect Sound
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A Kinetic Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia son of Harry Bertoia. Entitled "Two Rows Scissor
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Val Bertoia Sounding Sculpture B2390, 20th Century
By Val Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Val Bertoia sounding sculpture B2390. Bronze and Brass. United States / 20th century.
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Val Bertoia Sounding Sculpture B2398, 20th Century
By Val Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Val Bertoia sounding sculpture B2398. Bronze and brass. United States / 20th century.
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Val Bertoia's Good Sounds from 50 States
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
50 silicone bronze rods silvered to brass. Have CoA. This sculpture produces sound. Please
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Val Bertoia's Good Sounds from 50 States
Val Bertoia's Good Sounds from 50 States
H 17.25 in W 7.88 in D 3.75 in
Two Circle Sounds Sculpture by Val Bertoia
By Val Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vertical bronze sculpture with sonambient style flexible rods. Impressed B-1038 to base. From a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Val Bertoia 17 Rod Sonambient Kinetic Sound Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Buffalo, NY
Val Bertoia Sonambient kinetic sound sculpture, "Statue of Moving Sounds", 17 silicon-bronze rods
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Silver

Model of Harry Bertoia's Federal Reserve Sculpture by Val Berto
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A pair of scaled "Sonambient" sculptures by Val Bertoia, celebrating the brilliant sculptures done
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Brass

Val Bertoria Sonambient Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Val Bertoia kinetic sound sculpture "Rows of Moving Sounds", 44 silicon - bronze rods silvered to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Mobiles and Kinetic Scu...

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Bronze

Val Bertoria Sonambient Sculpture
Val Bertoria Sonambient Sculpture
H 36.5 in W 12 in D 4 in
Sonambient sculpture by Val Bertoia in Bronze and Monel
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous sonambient tonal construction by Val Bertoia. The bronze base, a pointed oval is pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Bronze

Harry Bertoia Bronze 1970's 2 Eye Flat-Head Figural Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original miniature melt pressed bronze sculpture by Harry Bertoia of a 2 eyed figure, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

A Sonambient Sculpture in Bronze and Monel by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic shimmering waves of sound produced by this sonambient by Val Bertoia. An oval of polished
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Monel and Bronze Wall of Sound Sonambient by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Large and very dense sonambient sounding wall by Val Bertoia. Hundreds of monel rods are welded to
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Sound Wall Sonambient by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary creation in the Sonambient style by Val Bertoia. Harry Bertoia, assisted by his son
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze, Brass

Powerful Sonambinet Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Lovely sounding work by Val Bertoia, carrying on in the tradition of his father Harry. A wide
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Copper, Bronze

A Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Bronze and Monel
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful tonal sculpture, continuing in the tradition of his father Harry Bertoia. A pointed oval
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Impressive Copper Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Val Bertoia continued the work of his father Harry, creating a variety of sounding sculptures in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Copper, Bronze

Beautiful Beryllium Copper Sonambient by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Val Berotia worked with his father Harry in the development of what they termed Sonambient
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Bronze

"Slanted Sound" A Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A dynamic sounding work by Val Bertoia. A slanted column of fine monel rods is soldered to the
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

A Sublime Copper Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Carrying on in the tradition of his father Harry, Val Bertoia continues to create vivid sounding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Big Ben Sound" A Sonambient Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Amazing sounding sculpture by Val Bertoia. A collection of 8 monel rod clusters are staggered
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

"Twin Columns of Sound" A Sonambinet Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Striking sounding work by Val Bertoia. Two delicate rings of thin copper rods, form a pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Copper, Bronze

BERTOIA BUSH SCULPTURE
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Harry Bertoia welded copper and bronze with applied patina , sculpture in Bush Form circa 1965
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

BERTOIA BUSH SCULPTURE
BERTOIA BUSH SCULPTURE
H 4 in Dm 9.5 in
SONAMBIENT® SCULPTURE, Sound-Sculpture Small, by Harry Bertoia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
reproduction by son, Val Bertoia). Harmonic Balance is achieved by 6-Independent Gongs of beryllium copper
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

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Bronze

Melissa Strawser Bertoia Junior Dandelion Gong Intaglio Print, 2017
By Melissa Strawser
Located in New York, NY
single bronze plate that just happens to be a singing Bertoia Gong by Val Bertoia. The etching was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Monumental Hungarian Brutalist Fish Sculpture by Pal Kepenyes, 1960s
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Hamburg, PA
. Manner of Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia, Klaus Ihlenfeld, Douglas Ihlenfeld...New hope school... ia
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Bronze

Three-sided Tree (Brutalist biomorphic organic abstract bronze sculpture)
By Val Bertoia
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
VAL BERTOIA (b. 1949). Three-sided Tree, Pennsylvania, 1991; Patinated bronze. Signed and serial
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Val Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Three rod sonambient sound sculpture by the son of Harry Bertoia. The large tops produced a deep
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Val Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture
Val Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture
H 26.25 in W 12 in D 11 in
Harry Bertoia "Bush" Bronze Sculpture
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An atypical bush form. Authenticated by Val Bertoia. Certificate accompanies.
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20th Century American Sculptures

Sonambient Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A delight for the eyes and ears!
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Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Harry Bertoia "Two Figures on a Pedestal"
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual Bertoia sculpture. It comes with authentication papers from Val Bertoia. We love
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

Sokuku Sounds Original Sculpture by Val Bertoia
Located in Stamford, CT
rods silvered to beryllium, silver to brass base. Val Bertoia's sculptures are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

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Brass

Early & Rare Bertoia Bronze Nail Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
example of Bertoia's creative process. Referenced in 'The World of Bertoia', 2003, Nancy N. Schiffer & Val
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

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Bronze

Val Bertoia Diverted Sound Sculpture 2001
By Val Bertoia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sound sculpture by Val Bertoia, 2001. Artist signed and titled “Diverted Sound," No. B-1219. 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Large Val Bertoia "4 Heavy Cat Tails of Sound" Sonambient on Harry Bertoia Base
By Val Bertoia
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large 72" tall Sonambient sculpture by Val Bertoia has a church bell like tone and makes for
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Bronze, Copper, Brass

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Bertoia Bronze Val For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bertoia bronze val you’re looking for. Each bertoia bronze val for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and brass. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage bertoia bronze val you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bertoia bronze val you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bertoia bronze val is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bertoia bronze val over the years, but those crafted by Val Bertoia and Harry Bertoia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bertoia Bronze Val?

A bertoia bronze val can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,875, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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