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Abstract Abstract Sculptures

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Color:  White
Monochromatic Variant- dark, abstract, pop art, painted aluminum sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Captivated by the colour, form, and pattern of paint splatterings on the floor of his Toronto studio, artist Viktor Mitic re-imagined them as compelling abstract sculptures. Monochro...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Gloire III
Located in Marrakech, MA
About the work A child of another South, Diadji "gives body" to this word , Fraternity and enriches the lexicon of plastic expressions known in Morocco with characters, inhabited by...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin

Dignité III
Located in Marrakech, MA
About the work A child of another South, Diadji "gives body" to this word , Fraternity and enriches the lexicon of plastic expressions known in Morocco with characters, inhabited by...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin

Gloire I
Located in Marrakech, MA
About the work A child of another South, Diadji "gives body" to this word , Fraternity and enriches the lexicon of plastic expressions known in Morocco with characters, inhabited by...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin

Chronos. Pendulum Ship
Located in Madrid, ES
This work belongs to the “Chronos” mobiles series. The movement of the pendulum as a reference. The passage of time, the object as a trigger of emotions.
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Soul Gate - Epilogue 9
Located in San Diego, CA
Abstract wall sculpture made of steel with a light navy blue powder coat. About the artist: Stefan Duerst is a metalsmith and sculptor whose work is inspired by the natural envir...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Swift - bright, colourful, abstract, pop art, painted stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A heart-shaped symbol in bright red and white crowns a stack of sculptural pieces in this playful abstract work created by Viktor Mitic. Swift was inspired from photos and sketching'...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Abstract sculpture - Nicolas Dubreuille - Geometric, Colour, Contemporary, Red
Located in Paris, France
« Ref 317 » is the title of a sculpture in coloured resin by Dubreuille. Nicolas Dubreuille is a multi-faceted abstract artist who likes to multipl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Other Medium

Arrival Hall on Neptune from above
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
A "one of a kind " wall sculpture in a Galactic architectural design style. This contemporary abstract art object brings wonder and fantasy into your house or public space. When you ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Polyurethane

Wall Sculpture Large White Texture Surface Ceramic Porcelain
Located in Buffalo, NY
Neil Tetkowski creates art that communicates beyond cultural barriers. His material of choice comes directly from the Earth, and most often he uses clay, which he believes is the per...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

The Long and the Short of It - Modern Blue Organic Geometric Steel Sculpture
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 manipulate metals to defy the expectation of the medium forms, but explores the relationship between the human figure and the landscape, color and texture, and most importantly between people at an individual and social level. He established innovative ways to push the boundaries of his technique, creating modern abstract geometric designs inspired by contemporary art and architecture as well as organic forms expressing the unique vision for humanity in a modern world. This blue contemporary sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

"Carved Half Circles and Triangle Earrings" ethically sourced gold, contemporary
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
Forged by Providence, Rhode Island based Jewelry Artist, Heather Guidero, this pair of earrings feature a half-circle with 4 triangular dangles and are made with ethically-sourced gold. The graphic lines, textures, and patterns of her work are inspired by elements of modernist design, fashion, and urban architecture. Innately wearable, Heather’s collection boldly accentuates your personal style, her considerations of natural movement enabling the jewelry to come alive when worn. About Heather Guidero Having grown up under the open skies of rural Indiana, surrounded by animals and agriculture, Heather Guidero early on discovered a love for drawing everything in sight. A community arts center class led to her surprising fascination with jewelry and two decades later, she is as enamored with the metalsmithing process as ever. It shows in her masterfully handcrafted collection of contemporary fine jewelry. Formally trained at RISD, Heather worked as a goldsmith for renowned jewelry company Reinstein/Ross in New York before returning to Providence, Rhode Island to launch her namesake collection in 2005. Her interest in using line to render drawings three-dimensionally results in unique explorations of volume, movement, and pattern that transform into personal and interactive sculpture on the body. “Settling in at my bench and picking up my favorite antique files is as natural and reflexive as breathing. There's something comforting about the feel of my favorite tools in hand and being able to turn a sheet of metal or length of wire into a piece of jewelry that will be treasured and worn on a regular basis.” The graphic lines, textures, and patterns of her work are inspired by elements of modernist design, fashion, and urban architecture translated into ethically-sourced gold and silver. Select pieces are accented by brilliant diamonds or colorful gemstones. Innately wearable, Heather’s collection boldly accentuates your personal style, her considerations of natural movement enabling the jewelry to come alive when worn. Her work has been featured at prominent museums and galleries across the country including the Museum of Art and Design (NYC), DeNovo (Palo Alto, CA), and Jewelerswerk (Washington DC). She also regularly presents new work at wholesale shows such as the American Craft Council Wholesale Show and the Buyers Market of American Craft. Every piece in Heather’s collection is constructed and finished by hand in her Providence studio. In balance with her studio practice, Heather teaches jewelry classes around Providence, where she helps teens and young adults learn new metalsmithing skills. She counteracts long hours at the jewelry bench...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Derain Derain : contemporary modern abstract geometric sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Small 2 Rods
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Inscribed with artist's number on base
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Valadon : contemporary modern abstract geometric sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size,...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Venus, Modern Abstract Figurative Sculpture #37
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful small scale abstract figurative stone Venus sculpture by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010), 1975. A highly abstracted female form is expressed through the organic, fl...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Sandstone

Small Suncatchers 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mixed Media piece titled "Small Suncatchers 2" is an original artwork by Roxana Azar made of a digital print on acrylic. The piece measures approx. 24”h x 6”w x 0.5”d. Roxana ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite, Archival Pigment, Pigment

Boogie-Woogie Dancers
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Boogie-Woogie Dancers Free standing sculpture Powder-coated rebar 70 x 24 18$4200. Los Angeles artist Camey McGilvray celebrates the Jazz Age in this freestanding sculpture, B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Powder Coating

Elegant Hanging White and Wooden Wall Sculpture
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and color as their core of exploration. They admire the dual identity the two elements c...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood

Building Blocks 4
Located in Knokke-Heist, VWV
Unique concrete sculpture work - Artist Proof The concrete works of David Umemoto stand as studies about volume. At the juncture of sculpture and architecture, these miniature piece...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

White porcelain vase with face #2
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: White porcelain vase with face #2. Medium: ceramic porcelain. Size: 17 inch tall, 7 inches wide with a 5.5 inch top opening (43 cm t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Kinetic sculpture made from coins "Circle XXXV" by Kim Seungwoo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kim Seungwoo is a contemporary Korean sculptor, lives in Seoul, South Korea. Seungwoo is famous for his sculptures made from coins and buttons. He create...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Plastic

Tatoo, Mid-Century Red Leather Tapestry, Abstract Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
Tatoo, red suede leather, 101" x 43" x 10", 1978. This mid-century abstract textile wall sculpture was done by Wojciech Sadley (1932, Lubin, Poland). Sadley is a Polish Postwar and ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Leather, Fabric, Textile, Tapestry

Rhapsody X
Located in Burlingame, CA
Beautiful original and unique white 3D sculpture in low fire ceramic from Pop Art pioneer and internationally collected sculptor, Jane B. Grimm. 20 x 20 x 4.5 inches. Artist signed a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

The Sound of Color, Original Glass and Steel Sculpture, 2020
Located in Boston, MA
The Sound of Color, Original Glass and Steel Sculpture, 2020 28″ × 31″ × 3″, 65 lbs Fused Glass and Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Artist Commentary: I had a wonderful solo show in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

"Positive Crack" Abstract, Cast Iron Metal Sculpture by John Ruppert
Located in New York, NY
"Positive Crack" by John Ruppert Cast iron Over the past 35 years, John Ruppert has been working in cast metals; manufactured materials such as chain-link fabric; mixed media; and m...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

Shrine of Dancers (Minimalist Abstract Gold Leaf Wall Sculpture)
Located in Hudson, NY
Minimalist, abstract three dimensional wall sculpture in gold leaf "Shrine of Dancers", by Japanese born artist, Dai Ban, in 2018 52 x 16 x 6 inches Precision board, acrylic and gol...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

"Bop for Sid", Richard Heinrich, Abstract Contemporary Steel Sculpture, Metal
Located in New York, NY
"Bop for Sid" by Richard Heinrich, 2011 Steel Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, Industrial, Modern, Indoor, Outdoor
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Native New Mexico Pink Alabaster Sculpture of a Corn Man
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely Native New Mexico sculpture of a corn man delicately sculpted in a beautiful translucent pink alabaster. Attached to a dark wooden base which compliments the beautiful pink ...
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Alabaster

Untitled
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Shayne Dark is a Hartington, Ontario-based contemporary visual artist who has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally since he began his artistic career in the mid 1980’...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, John Van Alstine, Philip Hearsey, and David Ruth. Frequently made by artists working with Metal, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.38 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $540,000, while the average work sells for $4,567.

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