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James Nani

Contemporary James Nani Acrylic Green Sunbeam Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fantastic acrylic sculpture with inlaid green and sunbeam designs by Detroit sculptor James Nani
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Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic

Contemporary James Nani Chisel 33 Modern Large Lucite, 1990s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
James Nani. Dated 1993. Dimensions: 23.25 H x 5 D x 6 W. In excellent vintage condition. James Nani
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1990s Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

James Nani Untitled Contemporary Pyramid Lucite Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

Contemporary James Nani Modern Lucite with Blue & Green Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A marvelous modern lucite sculpture with blue and green accents by Detroit sculptor James Nani
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Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

James Nani Untitled Large Metal Wire Interlinked Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
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20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

James Nani Untitled Kinetic Balancing Metal Wire Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
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20th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal

James Nani Gumie 75 Abstract Circular Aluminum Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
" signed Nani (13x12). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern James Nani Famous Sculpture on Marble Base, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A stunning modern form sculpture on a modern base titled Famous by Detroit sculptor James Nani
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern James Nani Eclipse 12 Modern Brass Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A dynamic modern brass sculpture titled Eclipse 12 by Detroit sculptor James Nani. The geometric
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

James Nani Madonna 80 Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
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Antique 17th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

James Nani Slipper 97 Gold Abstract Marble Base Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
97" and signed Nani (18 x 12). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

James Nani Flight 124 Modern Wood Semi Circular Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
signed Nani (14 x 11). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

James Nani Been There 111 Mod Abstract Black Molded Contemporary Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
111" signed Nani (12 x 5). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

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James Nani Her 18 Modern Female Torso Wood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Nani (27x8). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally
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20th Century Busts

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Contemporary James Nani Tempest Acrylic Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
condition. James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally
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Materials

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James Nani Global 79 Abstract Aluminum Modern Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
(19.5 x 8). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally
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James Nani Hearts 55 Brutalist Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Nani (9 x 7). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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James Nani Adjacent Crescent 162 Silver Sounding Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
that suspends within the curved aluminum frame. James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern James Nani Lunar 70 Modern Marble Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely modern marble sculpture titled Lunar 70 by Detroit sculptor James Nani. This sculpture
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern James Nani Modern Geometric Brass & Wood Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A breathtaking modern geometric sculpture made of brass and wood by Detroit sculptor James Nani
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern James Nani Modern Black Pillar Acrylic Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
: 26.5 H x 3 D x 4.5 W. In excellent vintage condition. James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

James Nani Untitled Modern Metal Wire and Lucite Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Mid-Century Modern Bronze Ribbon Marble Table Sculpture Signed James Nani 1978
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
dated by James Nani, 1978. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 16" W x 13" D x 19" H.  
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Mid-Century Modern James Nani Sun & Moon Divided 98 Modern Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sculptor James Nani. A fascinating sculpture creating an abstract depiction of a sun and moon. Dimensions
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James Nani Joy 57 Mid Century Modern White Torso Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is known internationally for his metal
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20th Century Busts

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Acrylic

James Nani Rollerskates Found Object Sculpture Mid-Century Modern, 1967
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
pedestal signed Nani 1967 (12x15). James Nani (1926-2016) was a Detroit artist for over 50 years and is
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James Nani Lights on Double Horizon Oil Painting 1965
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare oil painting by James Nani titled Lights on Double Horizon, signed and dated 1965 on verso
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