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John Glick Plum Street Pottery Glazed Bowl Reduction Fired
Located in Detroit, MI
"Untitled" is a stoneware piece with the decorative layer of the rich toned glazes and markings that John was so well-known for. Each piece that John produced was unique. The lip on this piece is slightly scalloped and the shape is removed from the boring circular to mimic a gentle geometric design. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. This piece is signed and stamped on the bottom. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery...
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1970s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Glaze

1978 One on the other one by G.Roland Abstract Sculpture Polished Aluminum
By G. Roland
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork is composed by two single cubes simply juxtaposed, as the original artist project present in our Gallery Archive. One of a kind piece and it is signet by the Author.
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1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"Kinetic Sculpture" Roger Phillips, 1985 Rotating Blue Constructivist Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Roger Phillips Kinetic Sculpture Painted iron and aluminum on walnut plinth base 44 1/2 inches high x 13 inches wide x 7 3/4 inches deep oger Phillips was born in New York City in ...
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1980s Constructivist Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel, Iron

Apocalypse- Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Geometric Intertwined Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Acrylic

"Angel" Unique, Organic, Abstract Metal Sculpture in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
"Angel" by Kevin Barrett Unique stainless steel, metal, abstract, outdoor sculpture Kevin Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Persian Rose, Hot Pink and Manganese Excess combo (texture thick vibrant paint)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Persian Rose, Hot Pink and Manganese Blue Excess combo is a trio of thick and vibrant impasto paintings on wood. The elegant texture is spontaneously built up and creates the dynamic...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Scarab Totem Abstract New Age Surreal Sculpture by Mickey Kane
Located in Soquel, CA
A Scarab Totem Abstract New Age Surreal Sculpture by Mickey Kane Dramatic construction of a 1980s Scarab Totem or wild Sci-Fi rendition by the local Santa Cruz artist (Mickey "Kano...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Plywood, Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic

E Tu (Stand Tall), contemporary Maori sculpture, green patina, warrior figure
Located in Santa Fe, NM
E Tu (Stand Tall), contemporary Maori sculpture, green patina, warrior figure Wi Te Tau Pirika Taepa (born 1946, in Wellington) is a New Zealand ceram...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Surrealist Ceramic Sculpture by LuAnne Tackett Simpson
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
This stunning piece of surrealist art captures the viewer's imagination with intricate forms and vibrant colours. It features an interplay of organic shapes, evoking a dreamlike qual...
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1980s Surrealist Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Wanted - Modern White Minimalist 3-D Abstract Wall Sculpture Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His art is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and sculpture. It employs shiz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media

M.160201 by Toshio Iezumi - Glass, Vertical abstract sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Heat reflecting glass and half mirror, 65 cm × 12 cm × 7 cm // 25.6 in x 4.7 in x 2.7 in. Limited edition of 5. Delivered with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. In the ‘Move’ series, which began in the 2000’s, the artist presents vertical sculptures standing with a powerful and delicate presence. For the series, Toshio Iezumi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Totem (medium) by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract metal sculpture, steel, orange
Located in Paris, FR
Totem (medium) is a sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. The sculpture is made with oak slat, polished gunmetal-finish steel and oxidized steel on the sculpte...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Tango by Yann Guillon - Bronze dancers sculpture, semi-abstract, contemporary
Located in Paris, FR
Tango is a bronze sculpture on a base by contemporary artist Yann Guillon. Dimensions are 26 x 19 x 17 cm (10.2 × 7.5 × 6.7 in), dimensions of the base are 14 x 22 x 14 cm (5.5 x 8.7...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Homage to Newton (bronze sculpture)
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze with patina sculpture. Incised signature by the artist and stamp numbered with foundry and date. From the edition of 350. Size including marble plinth approx. 15 x 8.5 x 3.5 ...
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1980s Surrealist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Composition 171 by Sean Thornhill - Contemporary Relief Geometric Wall Sculpture
Located in DE
Sean Thornhill is an artist and designer based in Cambridgeshire, creating from the serenity of his garden studio. Drawing inspiration from the bold geometry of Bauhaus and the raw a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, House Paint, Acrylic, Cardboard

Eternal Beauty, Liquid Metal Coating over Composite by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Divyendu Anand - Eternal Beauty Liquid Metal Coating over Composite of Stone Glass & polyester Resin Black Granite H 31 x W 18.5 x D 19 inches, 2020 Growing up with the thoughts of ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Metal

CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " Christ Climbed Down" from Huichol Alterations series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
AP. 2024 ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexi...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Mid Century Modern Vintage Assemblage Abstract Wall Sculpture Female Artist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century modern vintage assemblage abstract wall sculpture by Mary Kremer.
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1960s Assemblage Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

"Achilles" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Tabletop Size
Located in New York, NY
"Achilles" Abstract Sculpture by Kevin Barrett Bronze Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and wall reliefs. Bronze Metal Sculpture...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Metal

Event 3/50 - dark, smooth, polished, abstract, black granite sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
With its fluid and elegant lines, this abstract stone sculpture by Jeremy Guy appears to resemble a figure eight. Guy is known for his powerful contemporary form that often emulates ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite

"WavyBlue" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, navy, blue, modernism, mid century
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyBlue" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Biface, Mixed Media Kinetic Op Art Sculpture by Jesus Rafael Soto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Biface Jesus Rafael Soto, Venezuelan (1923 - 2005) Year: 1973 Medium: Color screenprint on black and blue painted metal panel, in front of this black and blue painted metal rods atta...
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1970s Op Art Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"MJ-af66128ff0c0" Green Red and Yellow Abstract Tufted Wool Tapestry/Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "MJ-af66128ff0c0" is an original artwork by Tuft the World and is made tufted 100% New Zealand wool, and part of the inaugural launch of TTW Editions. The artists t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wool

Trinket Net No. 3, John Garrett, 2023, Wall Hanging Installation Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel

Totem (4) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, painted clay, dynamic
Located in Paris, FR
Totem (4) is a fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 63 × 48 × 18 cm (24.8 × 18.9 × 7.1 in). It is a unique signed piece and ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Takashi Murakami DOB figure (Takashi Murakami art toy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019: DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the first three letters of an improvised phrase tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Vinyl

Six Rings - large, symmetric, abstract, rings, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Jake Goertzen creates a symmetrical design with six stainless steel rings in this elegant outdoor sculpture. "The circle is associated with wholeness, symmetry, har...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Tonka III
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made in automative enamel & lacquer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NY...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Lacquer, Mixed Media

British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Discovery X
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze suspended on a stalk above a glass composite base. Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 719A The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed and l...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Wind Water #1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
It was the tumult of the sixties that compelled me to drop out of Swarthmore College, move “back to the land” and become an intuitive artist. I believed that if we were to survive a...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"KING" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (White, wood, tan, monochrome, art deco))
Located in Marmora, NJ
King is a modern mixed media wall sculpture. Made from Italian plaster paint, paint, birch panel, and MDF. From the artist: This is the second piece I made as I begin to experiment w...
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood, Walnut, Paint

Pink Ceramic Urn with Crown by Heidi Hartmann
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This elegant handcrafted ceramic urn with a smooth oval shape, delicate stands soft green and pink tones with fine decorative details, blending timeless design and natural inspiratio...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Murano Glass Abstract Blown Glass Sculpture Gold, Clear Constantini Vase
Located in Surfside, FL
Dimensions: 12.5 X 5.25 X 5.25 in The organic shaped vase showcases an applied light gold colored threaded design enveloping the clear body, around. Hand signed Constantini S. It came from an important...
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

"Organic Rhythm II" - Tall ceramic vessel sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hand-coiled and pinched tall ceramic sculpture vessel by Jessamyn Go. Jessamyn Go's work is deeply rooted in the visceral, meditative experience of working with clay. Drawn to the t...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Geological Survey No3 - contemporary, abstract, multimedia, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract monumental stone sculpture is by David Perrett. The captivating sculptural work of David Perrett is highly valued for its dynamic vision and raw beauty. P...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Metal, Steel

"Lavender Drizzle" Abstract Sculpture 54" x 30" x 30" in by Shawn Kolodny
Located in Culver City, CA
"Lavender Drizzle" Abstract Sculpture 54" x 30" x 30" in by Shawn Kolodny Medium: Steel & Automotive Paint Creating art to reflect the times we live in, Kolodny creates art for our...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Untitled
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract bronze sculpture by artist Clyde Ball on cast concrete base. Circa 1970's, signed on base. The patina on this piece is dark, with hints of ...
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Bronze

'Untitled Assemblage #S3-23', by John Wolfe, Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
John Wolfe's Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture, "Untitled Assemblage #S 3-23" brings together wood, steel, ceramic elements, and acrylic paint. The warm colors of the wood and painted ceramic elements soften the feel of the rectilinear arrangement. The shallow depth of the work gives the sculpture a kind of "drawing" quality while the shadows it casts lend a more expansive feel. The heavy, dark wood base anchors all aspects of the work in place. This work is the perfect tabletop piece. It's large enough to command attention, but also subtle in its open framework arrangement. John Wolfe was born in Vernon...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

City by Franck K - Large matt polished stainless steel sculpture, outdoor, metal
Located in Paris, FR
City is a unique matt polished stainless steel sculpture and stainless steel sheet base by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 131 × 190 × 90 cm (51.6 × 74.8 × 35.4 in). Th...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Can Compression by French Sculptor César
Located in Paris, FR
"Compression de canettes", is an iconic piece by César Baldaccini (1921–1998), a leading figure of the Nouveau Réalisme movement. Known simply as César, he revolutionized sculpture b...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Cotton Candy Cumulus Golden Orange - Abstract Vibrant Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Creatio Continua Ice by Kuno Vollet - gold, blue circular ceramic sculpture
Located in DE
This beautiful, contemporary circular sculpture made from ceramics with crystal glaze and 24k gold leaf stands on an elegant white granite base. It is a timeless piece full of detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Oceanic, Abstract Art Modern 3D Original Metal Wall Sculpture, modern design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2025 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Oceanic, Size: 30" x 72" x 4'' inch, (7...
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Dark Plum Excess (thick impasto painting square monochrome pop cake design)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Chloe Hedden’s Dark Plum Excess from her Excess series exemplifies Excessivism through its sculptural use of thick, unrestrained paint. The deep plum hue, associated with luxury and ...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Deity Red Abstract Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Deidad (Deity) edition 17/20, 1988, signed with certificate. Edgard Negret studied at the School of Fine Arts in Cali between 1938 and 1943. The followi...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyOlive" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

"Omoplata 162 in Royal Blue", Hand-Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Omoplata 162 in Royal Blue" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 27.25”h x 21.5”w x 1.5”d unframed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Archival Paper

Ice Nebula 3 - polished, geometric, abstract, painted steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This polished, geometric, abstract, painted steel sculpture is by artist Alexander Caldwell. Caldwell’s modern minimalist sculptures have been recognized for their masterful execution and flawless form and color. The Calgary-based artist’s work is often influenced by both nature and science. Ice Nebula is one of a series of pieces inspired by the extraordinary images of space sent to Earth by the Hubble Space Telescope. This tabletop sculpture consists of several stainless steel spheres of different sizes welded together to form a tower-like shape, mounted on a wooden base. Caldwell’s signature paint finish—layers of glossy paint mask the seams of each component so they appear cohesive. The distinctive iridescent paint of Nebula changes color from blue-green to light purple in different light conditions. A nebula is a cloud of gas or dust in outer space. “… The color that transforms the industrial origins of my materials has become so important to the simpler shapes of my new work that it’s as if the metal has become an armature for the paint. “ Alexander Caldwell Alexander Caldwell was born in Whitehorse, Yukon. Alex Caldwell...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Paradox - black, white, indoor/outdoor, contemporary, stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract sculpture, which can be installed indoors or outdoors, is painted in a striking black and white. It’s hand-forged in steel by Ferhat Özgür Görel. A series of large rect...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

"LGM Shrub" - Colorful abstract glazed ceramic stoneware sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Colorful abstract ceramic sculpture titled "LGM Shrub" by Lauren Skelly Bailey. Glazed stoneware, gold luster. Size: 11 x 7 x 7 inches. Artist Lauren Skelly Bailey invites viewers t...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Luster, Stoneware, Glaze

CHROMA Huichol Beaded Sculpture "X-Man" Series Mexican Beaded Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huich...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Mixed Media

IRIS II - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of dark green and brown tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human eye and a pupil's unique abstractions Ir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Plexiglass, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

"Untitled" Beverly Pepper, Ultra Marine Blue and Steel Architectural Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Beverly Pepper Untitled "BP" monogram stamped on the base Stainless steel and enamel 6 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/8 inches Born in 1922 in Brooklyn, Pepper trained to as a painter with Fernand ...
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1960s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel, Stainless Steel

Chenille Variegated - Original Sculptural Copper-Tone Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Copper

Here contemporary modern organic beige wall sculpture
Located in Doetinchem, NL
"Here" is a contemporary modern abstract wall sculpture by UK artist Mari-Ruth Oda. Made from Bath Stone Jesmonite, a fine art composite material based on acrylic resin, fiberglass a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

"Omoplata 254 in Bubblegum", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Omoplata 254 in Bubblegum" is an original piece by Matt Shlian and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 25.5”h x 22.5”w unframed. As a pap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Archival Paper

"Pitcher Form with Intestines", Porcelain Sculpture, Anatomical, Glass Accents
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bonnie Seeman grew up in Miami, Florida with a propensity towards anatomy illustration and the dazzling colors and rich foliage of the Miami landscape. Developing her technique with...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glass

Fragment n°3 by Martine Demal - Bronze sculpture, abstract, harmony of forms
Located in Paris, FR
Fragment n°3 is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions including patinated brass base are 60 × 30 × 10.5 cm (23.6 × 11.8 × 4.1 in). The sculpture is sig...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Maize" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, yellow, red, orange, modernism, mcm
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Maize" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but it fe...
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2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Pretty Peach Excess (thick pink impasto painting square monochrome pop design)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Pretty Peach Excess from Chloe Hedden’s Excess series captures the interplay between material abundance and emotional depth through thick, sculptur...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Decorating with Abstract Sculpture

If you’re thinking about decorating your space with abstract sculpture, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.

You don’t have to look for a piece that demands attention. Find a work of abstract sculpture that speaks to you. As is the case with any abstract art, whether it’s sculpture, an abstract painting or a grouping of prints, you can select a work for your living room or dining room, for example, that will either casually fade into the background or serve as a focal point. When you’re thinking about how to arrange your furniture and decor, consider color, texture and what kind of energy you’d like a specific room or corner to evoke. Abstract sculpture can go a long way in elevating a home, and its history is interesting if you’re shopping for a new piece today.

As a pioneer in naturalistic forms and figures that vividly express emotion, Auguste Rodin is often called the father of modern sculpture. His work in the 19th and early 20th century broke with artistic conventions and inspired modernism, leading to a new period of avant-garde abstraction.

Among the first artists to push abstract sculpture into the mainstream were Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. They helped define the movement of Cubism, which focused on deconstructing the world abstractly.

Later in the 20th century, the artistic movements of Italian Futurism, Dadaism, Neo-Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and minimalism all contributed to the advancement of new and more abstract sculpture designs. Italian Futurism, for example, celebrated movement, dynamics and technology in abstract sculpture. These movements passed down ideas that continue to inform abstract sculpture today.

Browse a range of modern abstract sculptures, postmodern abstract sculptures and other kinds of sculpture on 1stDibs.

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