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What is abstract sculpture?

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What is abstract sculpture?

Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This striking brass metal sculpture was most likely produced in Italy during the 1980s. Crafted from blackened brass, the piece reflects the clean lines and sculptural presence assoc...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Superb Authentic 140 Million Year Old Ammonite Fossil Desk Sculpture, Large
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Large Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimen showcasing its bold polished internal designs and striking colors. From our last trip to Morocco, we hand picked this beaut...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Mounted Objects

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Metal

Rare Majolica Butterfly Wall Pocket Clement Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica butterfly wall pocket signed Clement Massier, Golfe Juan Circa 1900. H / 7 inches. W / 9 inches.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Faience

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful original period piece and very decorative item. The hand of a baroque Saint figure with its original color. Italy circa 1750 Weathered. H:9cm W:11cm D:25cm
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Hand-Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Ornament, Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and large handcarved giltwood baroque ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church. It represents an baroque angel between acanthus leaves. Amazing period piece in a ver...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Giltwood Lion Sculpture, Italy, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing giltwood baroque lion fragment. Weathered and small losses. Wood and iron. Italy circa 1750. Measurement includes the wooden base. H:29cm W:15cm ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

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