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Creator: Leo Sewell
"Pig" Found Object Sculpture by Leo Sewell
By Leo Sewell
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Leo Sewell (b. 1945) is an American "found object" artist. His assemblages of recycled material are in over 40 museums and in private collections worldwide.
Sewell was born in Ann...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Leo Sewell
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Metal
Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can
By Leo Sewell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leo Sewell Trash Can.
Made of an accumulation of found objects
Signed and Dated on the bottom.
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1980s American Vintage Leo Sewell
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Plastic
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
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Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair included.
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Leo Sewell
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Metal
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Questions About Leo Sewell
- What is Leo Sewell famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Leo Sewell is famous for producing welded metal sculptures out of scavenged or found objects. The American artist was born on September 7, 1945, in Annapolis, Maryland. Dozens of museums around the world have his work on display. Find a variety of Leo Sewell art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Leo Sewell used a variety of materials to create his sculpture, including plastic, metal and wood. Leop Sewell is known for his collage-like sculpture using primarily recycled materials and featuring naturalist themes and animals. Shop a selection of Leo Sewell artwork on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022American artist Leo Sewell is considered a found object artist; his sculptures of recycled materials are well known and particularly treasured for his approach. The objects he uses to make sculptures often have sentimental meaning to the people who commission his art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.