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Blue Lifebuoy Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Miniature Figure
Blue Lifebuoy Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Miniature Figure

Blue Lifebuoy Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Miniature Figure

By Vera Vizzi

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Blue Lifebuoy Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Miniature Figure "Portami al Mare" is a unique mixed media wall relief by Italian artist Vera Vizzi. Created on a circular wooden panel,...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Wood Panel

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

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19th Century Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Axis mundi II by Kuno Vollet Contemporary steel sculpture
Axis mundi II by Kuno Vollet Contemporary steel sculpture

Axis mundi II by Kuno Vollet Contemporary steel sculpture

By Kuno Vollet

Located in DE

Contemporary rusted steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Born in 1951 in Petersaurach, located in Upper Franconia, artist Kuno Vollet attended the University of Kass...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Serendipity Abstract Steel Sculpture, 24 x 24.5 Inches, 21st Century
Serendipity Abstract Steel Sculpture, 24 x 24.5 Inches, 21st Century

Serendipity Abstract Steel Sculpture, 24 x 24.5 Inches, 21st Century

By Sally Hepler

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Serendipity hand-fabricated steel 24 x 24.5 x 24" There are two sides to any circle: the inside and the outside. In a similar way, there are two elusive forces at work when ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Untitled
Untitled

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

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

A Glimpse of Fun - contemporary, abstract, forged stainless steel sculpture
A Glimpse of Fun - contemporary, abstract, forged stainless steel sculpture

A Glimpse of Fun - contemporary, abstract, forged stainless steel sculpture

By Kevin Robb

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Free flowing, the elegant s-shaped curves of this sculpture were created by American artist, Kevin Robb. Three-intersecting shiny, polished stainless-steel pieces reflect both light and shadow. Working as a sculptor for more than 35 years, Robb is renowned for his deep understanding of positive and negative spaces. There is both movement and grace in his work. Price in USD...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Colorful Floral Bubble Wall Sculpture Polymer Clay Mosaic Wall Art Painting
Colorful Floral Bubble Wall Sculpture Polymer Clay Mosaic Wall Art Painting

Colorful Floral Bubble Wall Sculpture Polymer Clay Mosaic Wall Art Painting

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Colorful floral bubble wall sculpture composed of hundreds of hand-modeled polymer clay elements, creating a lightweight mosaic of color, texture and organic growth. Flower Bubbles ...

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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Spray Paint, Board

Minimalist Abstract Color Field Painting in Pastel Green, Whites and Blue(C13-3)
Minimalist Abstract Color Field Painting in Pastel Green, Whites and Blue(C13-3)

Minimalist Abstract Color Field Painting in Pastel Green, Whites and Blue(C13-3)

By Ginny Fox

Located in Hudson, NY

Nature-Inspired Minimalist Abstract Color Field painting on three wood panels in shades of Light Green and Blues Acrylic on 3 panels (2 panels are 24 x 18 x 2 inches each, center panel is 24 x 6 x 2 inches) Overall measurement for horizontal install with 1-2 inch recommended spacing, 24" X 43" X 2" inches horizontally Artist Ginny Fox achieves multiple flawless layers of acrylic paint, wiping it on and off with cotton cloth, to create a subtle yet distinctive woven texture on a smooth surface. The artist's work is inspired by patterns found in nature such as tree rings, rock lines, ethereal horizons, or water ripples. It appears as though a light source is originating behind the panel, glowing softly in a pale, dreamy green palette. This unique surface spreads all the way to the very edge of each panel with its delicate, cross hatched motif. The 2 inch deep sides are cleanly painted white for a seamless finish. These panels hang flush to the wall by resting on two nails on either side of the panel, and can be arranged in any number of ways, highlighting the work's sculptural element. Artist's Statement: My paintings merge the detailed textures and colors found in the natural world with the linear and geometric patterns visible in industrial and architectural structures. The interplay of these elements drives the work and provides a platform for constant change and narrative. By simultaneously layering and removing paint with rags instead of brushes, my hand is directly involved with the process. Each piece contains multiple panels that evoke a nuanced and evolving universe. Ginny Fox builds up each non-representational piece with overlapping streaks of paint that frequently span two or three panels. Working with rags instead of brushes, Fox’s hand moves along parallel paths, emergent colors cascading gently towards the edges of the composition's plane. There’s something vaporous to the outer layers of the work, the interwoven strands of color offering glimpses at the painting’s earthy base and hinting at the artist’s gradual process. Having received her education from New York University in the 1970s, Fox has since exhibited throughout the United States, especially in New York City and the northeastern U.S. RESUME Solo Exhibits 2019 Winterscape Soho20 Bushwick, New York 2017 Perpetual Earth Soho20 Bushwick, New York 2015 Intimate Universe Soho20 Chelsea New York...

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2010s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Cs The Moment - Abstract Contemporary Steel Metal Sculpture for Table or Desk
Cs The Moment - Abstract Contemporary Steel Metal Sculpture for Table or Desk

Cs The Moment - Abstract Contemporary Steel Metal Sculpture for Table or Desk

By Granville Beals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstraction, he does not merely manipula...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Latin American Art Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture Lovers Marcelo Morandin
Latin American Art Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture Lovers Marcelo Morandin

Latin American Art Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture Lovers Marcelo Morandin

Located in Surfside, FL

Marcelo Morandin 1933-1996 Untitled (Embracing Couple, Lovers) Bronze 1988; ed. P/E; Hand signed, dated and editioned to lower edge DImensions: 48.5 x 32 x 21 cm / 18.8 x 12.5 x 8.2 inches (approximately) PAREJA, Bronce, patinado Marcelo Morandin (1933 - 1996) was active/lived in Argentina, Mexico. Argentinian, Mexican Postwar & Contemporary sculptor Morandin is best known for his monumental sculpture. This is a wonderful, art deco inspired nude couple, the woman appears pregnant). Marcello Morandín (Marcelo Román Morandín Paroni) was born in 1933 in Argentina. He was an important plastic artist and Argentine architect, distinguished in Mexico for being an excellent sculptor and furniture designer. At the end of his studies at the Faculty of Architecture of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he traveled to Mexico and settled in Xalapa, Veracruz. In this city he was part of several artistic projects and noted for being one of the founders of the Department of Aesthetic Research and Applied Design at the University of Veracruz, as well as the Department of Aesthetic Research at UNAM. Between the years 80 and 90, he carried out several monumental works, among them "La pigeon de la paz" a project for the UN; "The foundation of Tenochtitlan" located in front of the Official Residence of Los Pinos; and "The Kinetic Tower" Of the government of Veracruz that combines the light and the sound with diverse moving parts to the compass of the music of Arnold Schoenberg. (Lily Kassner. Dictionary of Mexican sculptors of the twentieth century. Volume II. Mexico. Conaculta, 1997). Similar in style to Israeli artists Aharon Bezalel and Isaac Kahn. He has shown with Jose Villalobos, Nicolas Moreno, Pedro...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Peace Menorah
Peace Menorah

Peace Menorah

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in Missouri, MO

Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989) "Peace Menorah" (Menorat Hashalom) 1980 Bronze with dark patina on stepped Jerusalem Stone base Approximately 20"H x 11.5"W x 5.5"D overall Inscri...

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1980s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Aura - Abstract Sculpture in Black Granite, Contemporary, Signed
Aura - Abstract Sculpture in Black Granite, Contemporary, Signed

Aura - Abstract Sculpture in Black Granite, Contemporary, Signed

By Jeremy Guy

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary abstract black stone sculpture is by Jeremy Guy. A full time sculptor for more than two decades, Jeremy Guy’s superb sculptural work has attracted international pr...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Hach Ni 2024

Philip VaughanHach Ni 2024, 2024

$12,187Sale Price|35% Off

Hach Ni 2024

By Philip Vaughan

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Philip Vaughan Hach Ni 2024, 2024 Kinetic sculpture: neon, electronics, sintra 54 x 12 x 4.6 in (137.16 x 30.48 x 11.68 cm)

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Neon Light

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Frankenberry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Frankenberry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Dale Chihuly 2k piece Chandelier 12'x12' Includes Install Worldwide Glass Art
Dale Chihuly 2k piece Chandelier 12'x12' Includes Install Worldwide Glass Art

Dale Chihuly 2k piece Chandelier 12'x12' Includes Install Worldwide Glass Art

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Dale Chihuly Description: Blue Turquoise Blown Glass Medium: Hand Blown Glass Chandelier Size: 144 x 144 in. (365.8 x 365.8 cm.) Studio Number: 04.194 .in Year: 2004 2000+ Gl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Chroma aka Rick Wolfryd - "Darth The Force" Sculpture, Glass & Mixed Media
Chroma aka Rick Wolfryd - "Darth The Force" Sculpture, Glass & Mixed Media

Chroma aka Rick Wolfryd - "Darth The Force" Sculpture, Glass & Mixed Media

By CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

CHROMA AKA RICK WOLFRYD DARTH THE FORCE . . . BEST OF BEST OF CHROMA. Inches Tall Darth Vader Sculpture, Star Wars Art, Huichol Beadwork, Mexican Contemporary Art, Pop Culture S...

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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media

"Portalito", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint
"Portalito", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint

"Portalito", Abstract Patterns, Geometric Abstraction, Woodcut Monoprint

By Alexis Nutini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Portalito" is an original piece by Alexis Nutini and is made from a woodcut monoprint mounted on panel. This piece measures 7.25"h x 9.5"w. Born in Mexico City, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Panel, Monoprint, Woodcut

Reclining Figure (woman)
Reclining Figure (woman)

Reclining Figure (woman)

By William King (b.1925)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

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...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mr. Dob
Mr. Dob

Mr. Dob

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Mr. Dob, 2016 Edition of 750 Signature Stamped by artist's estate, Stamped by BAIT X Switch Series Mr. Dob Manufacturer ComplexCon Bait. Takashi Murakami’s Mr DOB sculpture toy is a...

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2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl

"Abstract Cross ", Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture for Indoors or Outdoors
"Abstract Cross ", Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture for Indoors or Outdoors

"Abstract Cross ", Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture for Indoors or Outdoors

By Lutfi Romhein

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This sculpture is made with 316L stainless steel by Lutfi Romhein. A 2 mm-thick stainless steel sheet was cut, folded, welded at some joint points, with a polished and sanded finish...

Category

2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mutation 10 - small, white, geometrical, 3D, felt, fabric, biomorphic, wall art
Mutation 10 - small, white, geometrical, 3D, felt, fabric, biomorphic, wall art

Mutation 10 - small, white, geometrical, 3D, felt, fabric, biomorphic, wall art

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Fabric artist Chung-Im King’s series of felt tapestries called “Mutation” consist of striking geometrical shapes that mimic designs found in nature. The artist has cut pure white fel...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Felt, Thread, Mixed Media

"Tectonics 016"
"Tectonics 016"

"Tectonics 016"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This work is part of the Tectonics series, exploring structure, rhythm, and material. Wall sculpture is crafted from charred wood, shaped into two vertical elements , emphasizing bot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Forces of Nature 20  - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting
Forces of Nature 20  - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting

Forces of Nature 20 - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting

By Len Klikunas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Len Klikunas paints minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. The Blocks series is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and scu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media

Aurora: Outdoor Metal and Glass Sculpture, Mosaic Patterns
Aurora: Outdoor Metal and Glass Sculpture, Mosaic Patterns

Aurora: Outdoor Metal and Glass Sculpture, Mosaic Patterns

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary outdoor metal and glass sculpture is adorned with mosaic patterns in blue colours. Laurence Petit’s joyful and colourful mosaic sculptures have graced many outdoor...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

'Untitled Assemblage #S3-23', by John Wolfe, Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture
'Untitled Assemblage #S3-23', by John Wolfe, Mixed Media Abstract Sculpture

'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

Materials

Steel

Abstract Expressionist Biomorphic Welded Metal Sculpture
Abstract Expressionist Biomorphic Welded Metal Sculpture

Abstract Expressionist Biomorphic Welded Metal Sculpture

By Seymour Lipton

Located in Surfside, FL

Welded, brazed sculpture on wooden base This is not signed or dated This work is unsigned. We were told it was the work of Seymour Lipton but as there is further documentation we are selling it as attributed and cannot guarantee it as such. Seymour Lipton (1903 – 1986) was an American abstract expressionist sculptor. He was a member of the New York School who gained widespread recognition in the 1950s. He initially trained as a dentist, like fellow sculptor Herbert Ferber, receiving his degree from Columbia University in 1927. In the late 1920s, he began to explore sculpture, creating clay portraits of family members and friends. His early choices of medium changed from wood to lead and then to bronze, and he is best known for his work in metal. Like his contemporary, Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock, and Arshile Gorky Lipton was influenced by Carl Jung’s work on the unconscious mind and the regenerative forces of nature. He translated these two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional maquettes that enabled him to revise his ideas before creating the final sculpture. The forms that Lipton produced during this period were often zoomorphic, exemplifying the tension between the souls of nature and the automatism of the machine. He made several technical innovations, including brazing nickel silver rods onto sheets of Monel to create rust resistant forms. Seymour Lipton is best known for his textured torch welded metal sculptures...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

ABSTRACT Wood Sculpture Landscapes Black Contemporary Jonathan Freemantle
ABSTRACT Wood Sculpture Landscapes Black Contemporary Jonathan Freemantle

ABSTRACT Wood Sculpture Landscapes Black Contemporary Jonathan Freemantle

By Jonathan Freemantle

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This sculpture consists of two pieces. The dimensions of each piece are: 51x8x8 cm and 47x8x8 cm respectively. 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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. Born: 1978, Cape Town, South Africa. Lives and works: Edinburgh, Scotland. Jonathan Freemantle...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Iron

"Buddha Egg" Miniature, dimensional paint on aventurine glass
"Buddha Egg" Miniature, dimensional paint on aventurine glass

"Buddha Egg" Miniature, dimensional paint on aventurine glass

By PJ Linden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Buddha Egg" is an freestanding sculpture original artwork by PJ Linden and is made from dimensional paint on aventurine glass. This piece measures 5”h x 2.5”w x 2....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Paint, Precious Stone

"Modus Lumen 08", Contemporary Illuminated Assemblage Wall Sculpture
"Modus Lumen 08", Contemporary Illuminated Assemblage Wall Sculpture

"Modus Lumen 08", Contemporary Illuminated Assemblage Wall Sculpture

By Hyland Mather (X-O)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Modus Lumen 08" is an original artwork by Hyland Mather made of illuminated lost-object assemblage with translucent acrylic, tape drawing, string, aerosol, and light. It measures ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Acrylic, Pins

After Botero - Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century
After Botero - Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century

After Botero - Standing Woman Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary 20th Century

By Fernando Botero

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

This AFTER BOTERO sculpture is a very beautiful, faithful reproduction in the style of BOTERO'S work that has sold very well here on 1st Dibs. The edition is 50 in Roman numerals. ...

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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Classical Sculpture Fragments Painting Cut Paper Relief Sunset Landscape Art
Classical Sculpture Fragments Painting Cut Paper Relief Sunset Landscape Art

Classical Sculpture Fragments Painting Cut Paper Relief Sunset Landscape Art

By Gozo

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Surrealist acrylic painting on cut paper and mounted panel, depicting fragmented sculptures across a dreamlike sunset terrain. This original work by Gozo Collective is part of the Fr...

Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture
Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture

Dark Grey Ceramic Head with Deep-Set Gaze, Textured Glazed Figurative Sculpture

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

A dark grey ceramic head with a deep, steady gaze and a weathered metal-like surface explores the expressive possibilities of the human face. Created by Spanish artist Óscar Aldonza...

Category

2010s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Glaze

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.