20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Geometrically shaped copper sculpture. The piece is the tone of shiny bright copper and has circular and triangular shapes to the work. It is not signed. Artist Biography: Matthew ...

Ed Rossbach was known for experimenting by using unexpected materials and symbols in his baskets, vessels, and assemblages including plastic, cotton balls,...

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture "Chama" by Eduardo Arcenio Chavez (1917-1995), circa 1966, elegantly presented on a wooden base. The sculpture measures 7 ¼ inches in height, 10 inches in width, and 3 ¼ inches in depth, showcasing Chavez’s unique style and mastery in bronze casting. About the Artist: Eduardo Chavez...

This sophisticated sculpture was realized from lymed French oak circa 1950. The perimeter of the piece consists of a mosaic of rectilinear blocks, while the interior rectangular pane...

SMU Architectural Bronze Dimensions: 16.75 H x 4.75 W x 4.25 D Medium: Bronze "Southern Methodist University"

This impressionist wooden sculpture of the biblical story of Jonah & The Whale was done by New Hampshire artist Robert Hughes (1915-2004). Hughes was born in...

Torso 1955 is a cast plaster with oil paint to resemble a bronze cast. The base is wood, carved, sanded and painted. The base shows slight wear on corners. The sculpture is perfect. ...

This artwork is made in solid cast polished aluminum. The organic forms recall bodies or souls that fit together. Giacomo Benevelli is an Italian ar...

"White Wedding Tears" is an original porcelain and ink piece by Marjorie Mau. The artist signed the sculpture. 16" x 14" x 3" art Artist's Statement: "My works are about the act o...

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn...

These Robert Therrien “Chapel” works are consider Therrien’s iconic works - especially those done in the color red. A work very similar to this one was used on the cover of his first...

This Modernist ceramic sculptures depicts an abstracted and cubist human form sitting cross legged with his back bent forward and arms outstretched. The sculpture, realized by Jaru o...

"Ceramic Plaque" by Dorothy Dunitz is a highly textured, ceramic sculpture fastened to an off-white/cream plastic board. The sculpture measures approxim...

This work is aluminum on a black slate base, measuring 28.5" x 9" x 6". Myford's interest in aluminum began in 1970 when he attended a workshop sponsored by Alcoa at the Art Center ...

Table top and of a diminutive size, signature stamped on underside of top. Margery worked during the mid-20th century at the Met in NYC.

"Man" by Isobel Folb Sokolow Welded steel, found metal, automotive metal, welding rod Sokolow directly welds found metals creating both purely abstract and abstract figurative indoo...

Jesus Rafael Soto "Hannover" 1970 Color silkscreen on transparent plexiglass panel, metal rods on nylon threads. It has the original box. 7 x 21 x 5 in Ed. 170 of 200 Provenance: Va...

Jeff Messerschmidt, an American artist and furniture designer best known for his innovative work in Lucite, takes the common dumbbell shape from ordinary to extraordinary, from utili...

A pair of modern geometric string art sculptures featuring nailwork on a gray fabric covered board or panel, unsigned, in custom plexiglass cases....

Pedro Ramírez Vazquez is the famous architect , designer, urbanist, writer, his work include the Aztec Stadium, La Villa (Guadalupe Shrine) and he also built the national anthropolo...

"Queen Bee Standing" by Isobel Folb Sokolow Welded, found metal and automotive steel Sokolow creates both abstract and figurative metal sculpture for indoor display. Organic, Abstr...

Artist/Designer: Gavin Zeigler (American, b. 1962) Marking(s); notes: stamped signature; ed. 5/6 Materials: bronze Additional Information: Sculpture

"Symphony II" Bronze Sculpture 14.5" x 17" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Bronze & Marble Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostly depict his characteristic figures of feminine form an...

Robert Winslow emerged as a recognized sculptor and painter in the late 1970’s. His paintings and sculptures are in the collections of many prominent corporations including McDonalds Corp., Helene Curtis Corp., The Chicago Board Options Exchange...

This piece is an original porcelain bowl by Wayne Fischer. It is a double-walled ceramic and features delicate natural coloration. 10 3/4" diameter Milwaukee ceramist currently res...

Dudley Vaill Talcott, American (1899-1986), Free Form Abstract Sculpture [II], circa 1984. From the estate of the artist. In fine condition. Exhibited: Aetna Life Insurance Galler...

ODETTA is pleased to offer this important sculpture from the Estate of David Hayes. David Vincent Hayes (March 15, 1931 – April 9, 2013) was an American sculptor.. These Form Studi...

ODETTA is pleased to offer this important sculpture from the Estate of David Hayes. David Vincent Hayes (March 15, 1931 – April 9, 2013) was an American sculptor.. These Form Studi...

ODETTA is pleased to offer this important sculpture from the Estate of David Hayes. David Vincent Hayes (March 15, 1931 – April 9, 2013) was an American sculptor.. Hayes received a...

Magnificent geometric abstract sculpture in acrylic-painted wood by Swiss artist Albert Chubac measuring 104 x 100 x 11.5 cm

Victor Vasarely Untitled, c. 1970-79 is a glazed porcelain multiple that is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) and is numbered from the edition of 50 on ve...

"Symphony I" Bronze sculpture 28" x 15" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Bronze & Marble Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostly depict his characteri...

"Robed I" Bronze Sculpture 11" x 4" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian Sarkis Tossoonian was born in Alexandria in 1953. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts/Sculpture in 1979. He ...

Linda Stein, Complaisance 138 - Mixed Media Assemblage Contemporary Art Wall Sculpture Complaisance 138 is from artist Linda Stein's Brush Assemblage series, where she combines foun...

"Miro, Miro, On the Wall... Who's the Fairest of Them All?..." is a painted wood birdhouse homage to Miro signed by Kyle Zubatsky. This piece is surroun...

Podroz (Journey) from the Kolodia series, linen, sisal, wool 60" x 56", 1986. This mid-century modern woven textile wall sculpture was done by fiber artist, Agnieszka Ruszczynska-Sza...

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Mid-Century enameled steel, glass sculpture that is visually balanced from 360 degrees. All the positive and negative spaces work in total harmony which is a testament to Samuel Cashwan...

Polished bronze on marble base. Incised with the artist's signature and numbered 6/8 on the verso.

Large Abstract Black Painted Metal Sculpture on Stand, in an openwork form of abstract sails, resting on a tubular steel base atop a square foot. 69.5" H x 25" W x 10.75" D. Provenan...

The Big Door (La Grande Porta) is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1986 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Relief ...

For two people (handles) and two eighth glasses, iron, brass, Resopal, wood, paint, 121 x 41,5 x 30 cm, in series

George Sugarman (1912 - 1999) Roland, 1970 Patinated steel 17 3/8 x 16 x 5 1/4 inches Incised with the artist's signature and numbered "15/17" on the underside Manufactured by Lippin...

"Material Pleasures: Artemisia", acrylic on linen, dyes on rayon; woven, 53" x 77", 1993. This contemporary abstract mixed media tapestry was done by California-based American fib...

The Big Door 3 is a Contemporary artwork realized in 1986 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Hand carved relief in mahogany woo...

Untitled" (1988) by Jack Youngerman is a striking aluminum sculpture measuring 24.5 x 30 x 5 inches. This work exemplifies the artist’s exploration of modern abstraction, with a part...

Linda Stein, Measured Expansion 69 - Mixed Media Assemblage Contemporary Art Wall Sculpture Measured Expansion 69 is from artist Linda Stein's Brush Assemblage series, where she com...

Günther Uecker (German, b. 1930) Do it Yourself, 1969 Medium: Two nails, 300g hammer, wood board Dimensions: 34 × 16.5 × 7 cm (13 2/5 × 6 1/2 × 2 4/5 in) Signature: Hand-signed in pe...

Lila Katzen said, "I feel marvelous when my works find a home. They are like my children. They are my links to the past. They are what I am." The sculpture proposed here consists of...

Black No II Blue, Red, wool, coco ropes, 66" x73", 1991. This contemporary abstract hand-woven tapestry, wall sculpture was done by Kari Stiansen. Kari Stiansen is a Norwegian Post...

Gold Laugh (1980-85) metallic and acrylic thread, cotton. Gold, Metallic Woven Abstract Textile Sculpture. Textile artist, Micheline Beauchemin (1929-2009) was born in Longqueuil, Quebec, Canada. She has created a repertory of various works which includes theatre curtains, tapestries, wall hangings, embroidery murals, flexible walls, stained glass works, scale models, collages, toys, costumes and illustrations. Micheline Beauchemin began her career making stained-glass windows but early on turned to weaving and embroidering spectacular wall hangings in vibrant colors, including blues and greens. travelled and studied in Japan, China, India, North Africa, the Canadian Arctic and the Andes, adding depth and mystery to the love of light, water, wings and nets that is evident in her body of work. Beauchemin’s works are included in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa; the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; the Musée du Québec; Pearson Airport, Toronto; the Canada Council, Ottawa; the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau; the Bibliothèque Centrale, Quebec; the Taxation Data Centre, Shawinigan; the Revenue Building, Québec; North York...

Yukihisa Isobe Untitled Mixed media (plaster relief on panel) Signed, dated and Inscribed “Tokio” (on the reverse) 28 x 40.5 cm Executed in 1962 PROV...

"Nigerian Yoruba Medicine Staff" is a hand-forged iron implement created for medical practice in Nigeria. It depicts a central stick with a bird ...

Bronze heron by American sculptor Wayne Williams. Signed and dated 1993. Edition 2/2. Mounted on a walnut base. From Finger Lakes Magazine 2001: Art is everywhere in the Finger Lakes. Inspired by the region’s diverse scenery and lifestyles, artists pursue their creativity outdoors, in studios and in workshops. In the many well-established museums and galleries or at the newer fledgling arts organizations, a wide array of artistic styles and talents are represented. Often the artists, like Wayne Williams, share their artistic skill and passion through teaching at local colleges. Williams, who is retired after a 35-year career at Finger Lakes Community College, found his calling there. “I didn’t want to teach in public schools,” explains Williams of his career choice. “I wanted to be at the college level. CCFL (the Community College of the Finger Lakes, as it was then known) was literally creating a college, right from scratch.” The year was 1968 and Williams was charged with coordinating the new college’s art program. Rand Darrow, a CCFL student in that first year, remembers attending Williams’ art classes in a commercial building on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks in Canandaigua. Darrow appreciated his instructor’s relaxed manner. “He was a great teacher,” recalls Darrow, “cracking jokes all the time.” Darrow graduated with a major in Liberal Arts and continued on to SUNY Oswego where he earned a BA in fine arts. He taught art to elementary and middle school students for 30 years. These days Williams and Darrow typically cross paths at the Wayne County Arts Council in Newark where Williams and his wife, Marleen, are heavily involved. Williams offers classes in figure drawing and sculpture and hangs the gallery’s shows, including his former student’s “Slavic Tales of Novgorod” this past August. “I’d like to take a sculpture class from him,” says Darrow. In 2003 when Williams retired, the college honored him and another retiring art professor, Tom Insalaco, by renaming its art gallery the Williams-Insalaco Art Gallery. It was known formerly as Gallery 34 to recognize its origins at 34 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Williams held professor’s rank from 1976 and served as director of the art gallery beginning with its opening in 1983. Williams, who was born and raised in Newark, New York, says he began doing art at about age 8. By the time he was in junior high school his career direction seemed clear. He received local and national awards for his art and a scholarship to Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture. He continued with graduate work at Syracuse, receiving an MFA in sculpture in 1962. He worked full time as a sculptor until he began teaching. At one point Williams admits he wanted to be a painter, but didn’t want to adopt the abstract expressionist style in vogue in the 1950s, preferring to pursue the realist tradition. He advises any would-be artist to “do what you do because you love it.” After graduation he traveled abroad, spending time in Belgium, the land of his ancestors. “My family’s name was originally Willems,” explains the 73-year old who still relishes the time spent in the Flemish countryside. Williams speaks excitedly about art, referencing the lives of great artists. He acknowledges that American artists do not have the same stature as those in Europe, where Old Masters like Brueghel and Rembrandt are national heroes. These days the energetic Williams, known primarily as a sculptor, is active at the Phelps Arts Center where he is on the board of directors. In mid-September when a group of visitors on a motor coach tour explored artworks displayed in the beautiful church-turned- gallery, they were treated to a large number of Williams’ bronze and metal sculptures, along with his charcoal drawings. “I’ve always loved his work because he deals with things, people, and animals you understand,” says the center’s Director Emeritus Marion Donnelly, who has known him for many years. Outside the Phelps Community Historical Society, Williams’ life-size figure of a farmer raises his pitchfork above a colorful flower garden on the front lawn. Inspired by the peasants working the fields in Europe, the metal figure is shown with wooden shoes. This is Williams’ largest copper piece, loaned to the Phelps museum in connection with Artistry in Sculpture, a community exhibition in 2009. Williams added a new base using a metal wagon...

Modern artist George L.K. Morris created this abstract biomorphic nonobjective plaster sculpture during the WPA era of the 1930s / 40s. Monogrammed. Though George Lovett Kingsland Morris studied with realist painters John Sloan and Kenneth Hayes Miller at the Art Students League, the influence of their points of view was replaced by that of abstractionists Amedee Ozenfant and Fernand Leger. The paintings of Morris were two-dimensional, hard-edged and brightly colored. Born in New York City in 1905, Morris became a full-fledged abstractionist and a founder in 1936 of the American Abstract Artists. He edited "The World of Abstract Art, the group's publication, and was their president from 1948-1950. Morris had graduated from Yale in 1928 and studied at the League until 1930, when he went to Paris to attend the Academie Moderne. A sculptor, writer, art critic and teacher in addition to abstract painter Morris himself later taught at the Art Students League from 1943-1944, as well as St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, 1960-1961. Morris' intrinsic abstract bent was made even clearer by his positive feeling for Hans Arp's sculpture. He and Arp edited the French art magazine, "Plastique." Morris also edited the "Bulletin of the Museum of Modern Art" and "Partisan Review." He died in 1975 in New York City. George LK...

Oil painting on wood panel Unique work Hand-signed lower right by the artist

"Untitled" (1988) by Jack Youngerman is a striking aluminum sculpture measuring 24.5 x 30 x 5 inches. This work exemplifies the artist’s exploration of modern abstraction, with a par...

Odchodzacy (Departure II), wool, cotton & stilon, 92" x 36", 1993. This large figurative, abstract tapestry was done by textile artist, Lilla Kulka (b. 1946, Krakow, Poland). Arti...