Abstract Sculptures

Anisa, made up of mosaic-like structures, demonstrates how the repetition of the same element can cause it to be perceived very differently, depending on the angle from which it is v...

William King (1925-2015). Reclining figure, ca. 1965. Cast and welded bronze, 7 x 9.5 x 5 inches. Unsigned. William King, a sculptor in a variety of materials whose human figures traced social attitudes through the last half of the 20th century, often poking sly and poignant fun at human follies and foibles, died on March 4 at his home in East Hampton, N.Y. He was 90. His death was confirmed by Scott Chaskey, who is married to Mr. King's stepdaughter, Megan Chaskey. Mr. King worked in clay, wood, bronze, vinyl, burlap and aluminum. He worked both big and small, from busts and toylike figures to large public art pieces depicting familiar human poses -- a seated, cross-legged man reading; a Western couple (he in a cowboy hat, she in a long dress) holding hands; a tall man reaching down to tug along a recalcitrant little boy; a crowd of robotic-looking men walking in lock step. But for all its variation, what unified his work was a wry observer's arched eyebrow, the pointed humor and witty rue of a fatalist. His figurative sculptures, often with long, spidery legs and an outlandishly skewed ratio of torso to appendages, use gestures and posture to suggest attitude and illustrate his own amusement with the unwieldiness of human physical equipment. His subjects included tennis players and gymnasts, dancers and musicians, and he managed to show appreciation of their physical gifts and comic delight at their contortions and costumery. His suit-wearing businessmen often appeared haughty or pompous; his other men could seem timid or perplexed or awkward. Oddly, or perhaps tellingly, he tended to depict women more reverentially, though in his portrayals of couples the fragility and tender comedy inherent in couplehood settled equally on both partners. Mr. King's work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, among other places, and he had dozens of solo gallery shows in New York and elsewhere. But the comic element of his work probably caused his reputation to suffer. Reviews of his exhibitions frequently began with the caveat that even though the work was funny, it was also serious, displaying superior technical skills, imaginative vision and the bolstering weight of a range of influences, from the ancient Etruscans to American folk art to 20th-century artists including Giacometti, Calder. and Elie Nadelman. The critic Hilton Kramer, one of Mr. King's most ardent advocates, wrote in a 1970 essay accompanying a New York gallery exhibit that he was, "among other things, an amusing artist, and nowadays this can, at times, be almost as much a liability as an asset." A "preoccupation with gesture is the focus of King's sculptural imagination," Mr. Kramer wrote. "Everything that one admires in his work - the virtuoso carving, the deft handling of a wide variety of materials, the shrewd observation and resourceful invention - all this is secondary to the concentration on gesture. The physical stance of the human animal as it negotiates the social arena, the unconscious gait that the body assumes in making its way in the social medium, the emotion traced by the course of a limb, a torso, a head, the features of a face, a coiffure or a costume - from a keen observation of these materials King has garnered a large stock of sculptural images notable for their wit, empathy, simplicity and psychological precision." William Dickey King...

Block X is a unique plaster sculpture by contemporary artist Delphine Brabant, dimensions are 21 × 16 × 14 cm (8.3 × 6.3 × 5.5 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certific...

Henry Moore (1898-1986) is one of the most revered and influential British artists of the 20th century. While he worked in a number of different media and styles, Moore is best known...

Sapphire blue felt takes the shape of a biomorphic form in this contemplative wall sculpture by fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. The felt is cut into irregular shapes that are sewn with p...

Anna Kruhelska is a visual artist and architect working across fields of art and design. She creates abstract, three-dimensional paper wall reliefs that startle in their intricacy an...

Named 'Fujino,' this metallic sculpture is hand-woven from lacquered green iron wire by the artist Delphine Grandvaux. Featuring cubic forms set within a complex web-like structure, ...

This sculpture is titled "Sound of V" and is crafted from 60 silicon-bronze rods affixed with silver to a solid brass base. The work was created in 2014 by Val Bertoia at the Bertoia...

Sign is a fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 50 × 50 × 7 cm (19.7 × 19.7 × 2.8 in). It is a unique signed piece and comes ...

Synthesis A2 is a sculpture by contemporary artist Tom Price. This sculpture is made of resin, tar, patinated mild steel, stainless steel and LED, dimensions are 42 × 109 × 21 cm (16...

Provenance: Sables de Fontainbleau, Seine-et-Marne, France “Gogottes” are natural creations formed out of sands deposited in Northern France during the Oligocene Period, approximately 30 million years ago. Much later, in a process that has only recently become understood, groundwater rich in silica flowed through the sands...

Jamie Harris straddles the disciplines of painting and glass blowing approaching his work, “more from a painterly perspective than as a traditional glassblower.” His work is primaril...

This contemporary ceramic piece was handmade by Steven Heinemann. A gifted and technically brilliant artist, the ceramic artwork of Steven Heinemann has pushed the boundaries of cer...

Colourful. Engaging. Minimalist. Theatrical. That describes the work of Robert Clarke-Ellis. The Toronto sculptor creates accessible pieces that although playful in form often speak ...

You are invited to touch and ‘play’ with this engaging new sculpture by Manitoba’s Jake Goertzen. Six rings hand forged from polished stainless-steel sit one inside the other. The rings move...

This abstract indoor sculpture was designed by W. W. Hung and made from resin. The graceful organic white shape is designed to be reminiscent of fractal patterns found in nature. The...

This intense and engaging abstract sculpture was create in 1980 by the Italian artist Lino Tinè. This is a multiple of 300 specimens, numbered and signed by the artist. The title is ...

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Coast 2 Coast, Size: 36" x 72" x 8'' inch, 9...

Light purple hyperreal glass water balloon sculpture with glass droplets by Dylan Martinez. Dylan Martinez’s hyperrealistic water balloons are made of solid sculpted glass sandbla...

Victor Vasarely Untitled Acrylic on wood 27 x 15 in Ed. EA

This surreal suspended sculpture in painted steel hangs from a wire to enliven any outdoor space. The large white mouth in the center blows bright pink birds into the air while a white figure seen in profile is jumping off a diving board on the other side. Quite a happy cacophony of forms in this most playful kinetic sculpture! (White clouds optional, but make for a delightful photo!) Jeff Glode Wise makes wildly exuberant sculptures. He utilizes such diverse materials as steel, wood, stone, glass, concrete, bronze, and gold -- whichever is the most appropriate for the aesthetic and functional purposes at hand. He then transforms these materials through various techniques and crafts honed for years through his practice of jewelry making: welding, carving, casting, meticulous fitting, plating, etc. Art and the making of objects have defined Jeff Wise...

Karen Schiff is an artist and wordsmith based in New York; she has always been a reader as well as a visual artist. Her drawings, paintings, installations, and performances combine t...

"My work explores the relationship between the tyranny of ageing and urban spaces. With influences as diverse as Brancusi and Buckminister Fuller, new synergies are crafted from simp...

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...

"Unity" Steel Sculpture 158 x 39 x 20 in Edition 1/3 by ILLYA TIGOIS Unique sculpture Medium: steel & stainless steel The "MAOLA" project is a series of works aimed at allowing th...

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...

This contemporary indoor sculpture’s geometric steel form is coated in bright white. Quebec artist Claude Millette has received international acclaim for his striking minimalist mo...

slate, pigmented and sealed steel Stone and metal, usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. ...

The modern Wood Sculpture " Kootook ” is a unique piece made from a burnout mold by David Marshall in 2021, sand cast in aluminium, mounted on raw wood, in our foundry, handcrafted b...

This sculpture weighs approximately 80 pounds it sits vertically without a base. This item can be purchased on commission basis, please allow 8 - 12 weeks before shipping. Smooth s...

At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...

Roy Carter (1938-2012) was a self-taught artist and sculptor who worked primarily in marble, terracotta, plaster, and stone sculpture. His practice utilized...

Impossibly balanced, these three white cubes form one monolithic outdoor structure. At night the sides of the cubes appear as free-floating diamonds....

MATT BILFIELD '8173-FLORAL-01' 8,173 Wooden Dowels in Architectural Plywood 47 x 47 in _________________ My creative journey is guided by a deep appreciation for order, precision, ...

This stunning Mid Century Modern welded bronze sculpture was realized by the esteemed 20th Century artist Tony Rosenthal circa 1965. Signed and dated by the artist (and with an inclu...

OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol a...

This wall-hanging sculpture titled "Was Happy Cancelled?" is an original artwork by Kelly Kozma made of assorted & repurposed punched paper, hand-stitched ...

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Gridded, Size: 30" x 48" x 2.5'' inch, ...

Henry Moore (1898-1986) Mother and Child: Petal Skirt conceived in 1955; cast in 1955 bronze; edition 4 of 6 plus 1 artist’s proof by the Fiorini foundry, London 19 x 9 x 15.5 cm (in...

Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstracti...

Signal (2) is a fired clay constructed, painted and mounted on MDF sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 47 × 44 × 16 cm (18.5 × 17.3 × 6.3 in). It is a unique signed piece and...

Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Goldust, Size: 66" x 35" x 4'' inch, (167x88...

The Art of Currency: The Sculptural Mastery of Kim Seungwoo In the vibrant art scene of South Korea, one artist stands out for his innovative approach to sculpture: Kim Seungwoo. With a profound appreciation for both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary themes, Kim has carved a unique niche for himself by transforming real Korean coins...

Mirror polished stainless steel. This sculpture is one of the last works in John Whitehead’s "Freedom/Progres" series. It highlights several cube-shaped prisms, each with three per...

This airy sculpture is entirely hand-knitted from a brass golden wire and a galvanized iron grey wire by its creator Delphine Grandvaux. This artwor...

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...

Abstract wall sculpture featuring three dimensional geometric shapes painted with bright blue paint. The uniqueness of this blue does not derive from the ultra...

Painted aluminum sculpture. Measures 18 x 18 x 9 inches. Stamped 'R. Indiana' with edition and date. Edition VII/IX. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers w...

Cheeky references to pop culture and the societal context. Donald Duck is cast in resin with banknotes inside. Grounded in a postmodern vernacular, Alben’s paintings and sculptures ...

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 ...

Christopher Marvell was born in 1964 and studied at University of Newcastle upon Tyne, from 1982 to 1986. He lives and works in Cambridge & St Ives, with the painter Elaine Pamphilon...

Rebecca Johnson's "Rainfall" sculpture is comprised of three cast bronze raindrops stacked on a gray granite base. The smooth bronze varies from rich s...

"Sargasso" hand-carved wooden New Brutalism wall sculpture by Hudson Valley artist, Stephen Walling, made in 2013 36 x 40 x 2.5 inches Carved wood and ac...

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Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in shades of blue, green, teal, with contrasts of white "Peekin", made by Hudson Valley artist, Stephen Walling, in 2020 35 x...

Barricada #4 aip L220 is a stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Alejandro Vega Beuvrin, dimensions are 220 × 349 × 131 cm (86.6 × 137.4 × 51.6 in). The sculpture is sign...

Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile Amaury Maillet is a self-taught artist who explored art in Provence and Saint Martin in his childhood. He honed his drawing, painting...

Interesecting geometry in poppy red and polished aluminum form a dynamic whole in this modern sculpture by Philippe Pallafray. This work is number 2 in an edition of 10, available by...