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Ochre gold 3 - intricate 3D abstract landscape seascape drawing on paper
Located in New York, NY
Finesse and delicacy are what characterize best Antonin Anzil’s artistic practice. Paper as a medium seems incompatible with the idea of engraving or sculpturing; and yet. Using a sh...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Archival Paper

Large Limited Edition Rusted Mild Steel Sculpture "Wise Man 3"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A life size, rusted mild steel sculpture on a steel footing. Edition of 7. Available in different colours or finishes on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Bronze Abstract Space Age Book Sculpture LA California Modernist Charna Rickey
By Charna Rickey
Located in Surfside, FL
Charna Rickey 1923 - 2000 Mexican-American Jewish Woman artist. Signed Bronze House of Books, Architecture Bronze sculpture, signed Charna Rickey and on the front "House of the book." It depicts an open Torah. Original patina. Approx. dimensions: 7 in. H x 9 in. W x 8.5 in. D. Weight: 13.1 lbs. Modernist Judaica Sculpture Born Charna Barsky (Charna Ysabel or Isabel Rickey Barsky) in Chihuahua, Mexico, the future artist lived in Hermosillo and immigrated to Los Angeles when she was 11. She was educated at UCLA and Cal State L.A., she married furniture retailer David Rickey and explored art while raising their three daughters. Moving through phases in terra cotta, bronze, marble and aluminum, she found success later in life. Rickey became one of the original art teachers at Everywoman's Village, a pioneering learning center for women established by three housewives in Van Nuys in 1963. She also taught sculpture at the University of Judaism from 1965 to 1981. As Rickey became more successful, her sculptures were exhibited in such venues as Artspace Gallery in Woodland Hills and the Courtyard of Century Plaza Towers as part of a 1989 Sculpture Walk produced by the Los Angeles Arts Council. Her sculptures have also found their way into the private collections of such celebrities as Sharon Stone. Another of Rickey's international creations originally stood at Santa Monica College. In 1985, her 12-foot-high musical sculpture shaped like the Hebrew letter "shin" was moved to the Rubin Academy of Music and Dance at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The free standing architectural Judaic aluminum work has strings that vibrate in the wind to produce sounds. Rickey also created art pieces for the city of Brea. They commissioned some amazing art pieces by Laddie John Dill, Walter Dusenbery, Woods Davy, Rod Kagan, Pol Bury, Niki de Saint Phalle, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Larry Bell, John Okulick...
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Joel Urruty - Crow, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: wood, steel, pigment (wall hung) As an artist, I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line, and surface are used as...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Jenny Holzer, Inflammatory Essays 3 - LED Sculpture, Light Art, Text-based Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jenny Holzer (American, b. 1950) Inflammatory Essays 3, 1982/2002 Medium: Electronic tri-color mini-LED panel, with anodized aluminium housing, incl. power adapter Dimensions: 10.1 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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LED Light

Deep Orange glossy ceramic balloon sculpture handmade for wall, ceiling
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handmade in the picturesque village Arsuf in Israel the balloon creates tension betwen ligtht vs. heavy, temporary vs. enterninty, fragilie vs. solid and more. The baloons can be installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a unique installation for every space and making it an art tool for designers and architects as well as home owners. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe Zimmerman in their artistic cooperation under the brand R+O Design. The goal in their work is to create a magical world of bright colors, along with pastels and monochromatic works of differing textures, which together form an aesthetic and “welcoming” tale. A surrealistic world is at the core of their design and art and this can be seen from ceramic sculptures of balloons, giant hearts, garlic heads made of gold, giant golden eggs as well as giant plates...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze

Light-Glyph 54 (Green)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
In the first of his newest series, Light-Glyphs, a range of colors illuminate the interior of translucent sculptural boxes. Light diffuses through their frosted surfaces and softens ...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer, Pigment

24'' Familia Purepecha / Wax Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Maria del Socorro Madrigal Martinez MASTERPIECE Figures made and shaped with bee wax, dresses with Purepecha Traditional garment.  - Dimension...
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wax, Textile

WARM CIRCLE QUILT - Framed, Textured, Sculptural, Molded Acrylic Painting
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
In WARM CIRCLE QUILT, Natalie Harrison draws on the historically domestic crafts of molding and quilting to create a new work of collage. Shaping yell...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

"I Remember" Norma Minkowitz, Contemporary mixed media textile sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
This mixed media textile sculpture was done by American fiber artist, Norma Minkowitz (b. 1937). The interlacing technique that Minkowitz uses as seen ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Abstract Sculpture_Halfway Around the World_Matt Devine_Steel/Powdercoat/Marble
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
Matt Devine 1763 Study #1 Steel w/ Powdercoat on Marble Base (Indoors Only) 24" x 10" x 8" Matt Devine is a self-taught sculptor working with steel, aluminum and bronze. Born and r...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Steel

Joel Urruty - Swan Lady in Mahogany, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Mahogany, concrete As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual lang...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

J. Margulis - Catalyst - kinetic wall sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece by Margulis is from his latest body of works. After assembling the Plexiglas sheets onto the aluminium core, he uses acrylic paints to cover some the front of the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Joel Urruty - Winachee, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Mahogany, pigment As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langu...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Mahogany, Pigment

"Structure Relief 254" Abstract Landscape Relief, Earth Tones
Located in Detroit, MI
"Structure Relief 254" is an abstract structural relief painted in earth tones. Throughout his life Barr was interested in engineering, structure, mathematics and nature. Although i...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Laminate
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kim Seungwoo is a contemporary Korean sculptor, based in Seoul, South Korea, famous for his sculptures made of coins.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Copper, Steel

Cuerpos Magnéticos #1. Wall sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies, attraction and rejection. We see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, spaces, movement, st...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin

Universe , 1, Floor sculpture, Stainless steel
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Ana GUITEL NIGRI, Universe 1, floor sculpture, Stainless steel, spiritual levels, minimalist sculpture
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Cuerpos Magnéticos #2. Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies, attraction and rejection. We see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, spaces, movement, st...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin

Refleksy (Reflexes), Mid-Century Wool Tapestry, Abstract Textile Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
Refleksy (Reflexes), flax (linen) and wool, 50" x 48" x 2", 1973. This warm, vivid Mid-Century tapestry, Refleksy (1973) is by Polish textile artist, ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Linen, Thread

French Contemporary Sculpture by Arnaud Billotet - Across
Located in Paris, IDF
ed. 1/5 Arnaud Billottet who lives & works in Paris is an artist resolutely turned towards contemporary art with various influences from contemporary post war to Street Art. Attenti...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Polymer

sinuosity 143 gold (pop slick metallic smooth small table top sculpture)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

Joel Urruty - Silver and Black Sentinels
Located in Greenwich, CT
"As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual language. The figure is abstrac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Silver

Joan Grubin, See-Through, 2018, Mylar, Paper, Acrylic Paint
Located in Darien, CT
Weaving is a form of drawing, of plotting and connecting lines. Fabricating a three-dimensional, transparent object using thin strips of paper with differing colors on either side re...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Mylar, Paper, Acrylic

Zanfirico Piscine 6885
Located in Napa, CA
David Patchen creates vivid and luminous glass works using the time-honored techniques of cane and murrine glass blowing, originally discovered in the glass blowing studios of Venice...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

White Serenity (Abstract Sculpture)
Located in London, GB
Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile "Limited edition of 8 1/8 Available on request — 3 week turnaround " Amaury Maillet is a self-taught artist who explored art in Pro...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

10' Yesterday AP2 - silver nitrate patina
Located in Napa, CA
jd Hansen is an accomplished sculptor known for her innovative and evocative three-dimensional works. Her sculptures often explore themes of nature, the human form, and emotional exp...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vida - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture, Mahogany Root, Wood
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Mahogany root The Ingravidesa Sculpture Alliance is formed by an international group of sculptors and designers who collaborate to create abstract sculpture inspired by nature. They often work together for months on monumental projects. The pieces are the result of collaborations where each artist and craftsman are invited to assist in the creation of these sculptures. Their mahogany and teak root...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Mahogany

13'' Vendedora de Xempatzuchil / Wax Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Maria del Socorro Madrigal Martinez IAM 2nd. Place Category “Wax” INSTITUTO DEL ARTESANO MICHOACANO XLVII State Edition Award "Noche de Muertos...
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Textile, Wax

Fritz Horstman, Formwork for a Rectangle 2, 2014, Wood, Plywood
Located in Darien, CT
While working on a large building project several years ago the artist, Fritz Horstman was struck by the poetry in the unfinished state of the construction site. He was drawn specifically to the space between the plywood walls that were raised as formworks for the pouring of cement. That space could only exist for a few hours before the cement truck...
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2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Plywood

Ninja II
By Ed Dean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A rusted steel on absolute granite abstract sculpture by contemporary artist Ed Dean.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Cut Steel

Unique Wall Mounted Stainless Steel on Board Sculpture "Escape from Paradise"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique wall mounted steel sculpture made of stainless steel cut-outs, floated on a glossy black board.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

"Untitled (Traffic Cone)" Contemporary Pastel Plaster Hyperrealist Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pigment tinted plaster sculpture of a traffic cone by local Houston artist Benji Stiles. Currently featured in the show "Septet" at Reeves Ar...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Pigment

Hexagone
Located in Miami, FL
Victor Vasarely (9 April 1906 – 15 March 1997), was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a grandfather and leader of the Op art movement. In 1928, he enrolled at Sán...
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1980s Op Art Abstract Sculptures

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Plexiglass

Bronze Sculpture “Arroyo Reina”
Located in Fresno, CA
Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Coral Mandala 2", Hand Cut, Laser Cut Paper Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Coral Mandala 2" by Rogan Brown Laser and hand cut paper, framed Available by commission. Please allow 8-12 weeks for production. Rogan Brown creates abstract and sculptural wall r...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Paper

Embrace (Light Blue) by Patricia Volk - Abstract ceramic sculpture, blue, vivid
Located in Paris, FR
Embrace (Light Blue) is a Fired clay constructed and painted sculpture by Patricia Volk, dimensions are 46 × 52 × 34 cm (18.1 × 20.4 × 13.4 in). It is a unique signed piece and come...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Large Limited Edition Mild Steel Sculpture "African Strider"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A large, powder coated mild steel sculpture, edition 1/3. Available in different colours on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Hamilton Co. Rockslide", Industrial, Abstract Sculpture in Metal & Stone
Located in New York, NY
"Hamilton Co. Rockslide" by John Van Alstine Green granite, pigmented and sealed steel The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Granite, Metal, Steel

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic
Located in Darien, CT
Radioluminescence is the phenomenon by which light is produced in a material by bombardment with ionizing radiation and can be used as a low-level light source for night illumination of instruments or signage or other applications where light must be produced for long periods without external energy sources. Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials...
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2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures

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Pins, Organic Material, Plastic, Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Fou...

Rope Trap /// Abstract Expressionist Female Nancy Graves Huge Metal Sculpture NY
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Nancy Graves (American, 1939-1995) Title: "Rope Trap" *Titled, signed, and dated by Graves (inscribed into the metal) on red cylinder lower right Year: 1985 Medium: Original ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Metal

Half of the Morninfg
Located in Phoenix, AZ
acrylic on plywood With the series titled We Share the Same Sky and New Objects Same Sky, my choice of natural wood as a material is influenced by the rich heritage of my father and...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Plywood, Acrylic

South African Contemporary Art by Casper Versluis - Bring Forth
Located in Paris, IDF
Steel on the concrete base 1/1 Units
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Steel

Aquamarine Foglio 6982
Located in Napa, CA
David Patchen creates vivid and luminous glass works using the time-honored techniques of cane and murrine glass blowing, originally discovered in the glass blowing studios of Venice...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Liz Sweibel, Untitled (Splinter 8 ), 2014, Wood, Paint, Found Objects
Located in Darien, CT
Liz Sweibel primarily makes sculpture, installations, and drawings. She uses a spare, personal language of abstraction to explore liminal spaces and unseen forces: wind, history, va...
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2010s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paint, Found Objects

Good Eye ceramic clay balloon sculpture for wall or ceiling installation
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This aubergine glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handm...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Coating, Glaze

"Universal Man" from Huichol ALTERATIONS Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
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...
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Resin, Mixed Media

Shards Flower 24 in Porcelain, 2019
Located in Orange, CA
Shards Flower 24 in Porcelain, 2019 Additional information: Medium: Porcelain Dimensions: 21 × 21 × 8 in Zemer Peled's work examines the beauty and brutality o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Untitled Wall Piece 2
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bobby Silverman Title: Untitled Wall Piece Material: Porcelain and glaze Size: 35 x 27.5"" Signed by artist Over the the last 30 years, Bobby Silverman has become one of the foremos...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze

Joel Urruty - Sticks and Stones, Sculpture 2024
Located in Greenwich, CT
Medium: Charred Basswood As an artist I strive to create elegant sculptures that capture the true essence of the subject matter. Form, line and surface are used as the visual langua...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 496 Face Number 203
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 496 Face Number 203 1963 10” round Edition of 150 White earthenware clay, decoration in engobe and enamel under partial brushed glaze, grey patina Ramie 496 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the market. The photo you see here is the actual piece that you will receive. Most sellers online post using stock photos that don’t necessarily match exactly to the piece you receive. This particular piece is pristine: there are no nicks, bruises or scratches of any kind. Be careful when buying from others – the pieces sometimes have nicks or scratches. The Certificate of Authenticity comes with this piece. We have sold over 3300 pieces with all positive reviews. We are located in the USA. When you buy from a foreign seller on 1stdibs, you have to consider the problems of getting the piece through Customs. There are often delays and considerable fees to pay in order to import the item. When purchasing from us, we ship the same day and you receive it via FedEx the next day, no problems or hassles. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay a buyer’s premium of anywhere from 23% to 28% over the “hammer price”. So when you “win” an auction for $20,000, the actual price paid is more like $25,000. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price agreed to is the price paid by the buyer, no hidden fees. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay the packing and shipping fees, which are usually exorbitant. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price includes packing and shipping. When you purchase from an auction house, the sale is final. If you receive the piece and are not 100% satisfied with it, there is nothing you can do about it. You are stuck with it. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the buyer can determine if they want to keep it. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways! The prices of Picasso Madoura Ceramics have been on fire lately (no pun intended). The major auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – have now been regularly holding Picasso Madoura Ceramic auctions...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Contact Tracing: True Lovers' Knot
Located in Columbia, MO
Kathryn Shriver is a visual artist from Buffalo, New York, and holds a BA in Studio Arts from Wells College (Aurora, NY) and an MFA in Painting and Drawing from Concordia University (Montreal). She has received training from the Art Students League in New York and as a copyist in the Musée du Louvre, Paris, and has attended residencies with the Vermont Studio Center, MOMUS, and most recently, Sager Reeves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Silver Sheep Study
Located in Bozeman, MT
'We surround ourselves with elements from nature in the form of manicured lawns, sculpted trees, and our domesticated companions. We bend the natural world to our tastes and create a...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Unique 3-D Wall Sculpture in Shadow Box Frame
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Rosana Castrillo Diaz Title: Untitled Date: 2011 Medium: Mica Paint on paper Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 3.25 inches Frame Dimensions: 26.75 x 26.75 inches
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2010s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 417 Pase de Cape
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pablo Picasso A.R. 417 Pase de Cape 1959 16.5” round Edition of 100 White earthenware clay. Ramie 417 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the m...
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Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Frimkess Jar (INV# NP3747)
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Michael Frimkess Large Frimkess Jar from the Instant Migration Series (INV# NP3747) stoneware, underglaze, glaze, and decal 28.5 x 8 x 8" 1977 signed ...
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze

Limited Edition Wall Mounted Stainless Steel Sculpture "Erik's Last Supper"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A limited edition wall mounted steel sculpture made of stainless steel on board. Edition 1/7
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Untitled (Sounding Sculpture)
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled (Sounding Sculpture)" is a Post-War abstract sculpture created by Harry Bertoia in circa 1970. This artwork is 48 x 15.75 x 8 inches and weighs 45 lbs. Bertoia was enthra...
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20th Century Post-War Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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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