Modern Abstract Sculptures

This Series focuses on the combination of wood and sleek modern painted panels. I feel they are retro-futurist. The juxtaposition of the organic and warm wood grain with jutting, sha...

Part of the Terebellum Series by Scott Troxel, "Stasis" is a large, modern, wood wall sculpture. As with all of Scott Troxel's work, Stasis is retrofuturist, meaning that it is both...

Spinnaker is a modern mixed media wall sculpture. Made from MDF, acrylic and repurposed Black cherry wood. This is the second piece I made as I begin to experiment with additional ma...

"Tonka I" is the first piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte metallic champagne finish made from automotive enamel. The result is a stu...

Part of the Terebellum Series by Scott Troxel, "Condenser" is a large, modern, wood wall sculpture. As with all of Scott Troxel's work, Condenser is retrofuturist, meaning that it i...

Coastal Span is a vibrant, bold, monochromatic wall sculpture made from acrylic washes, enamel and latex paints on Birch panels and MDF. The varying opacities of blue washed paint ov...

Bauhaus Mint is an elegant modern minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, and high end pigmented lacquer with a satin finish. The piece relies on...

"Blue Palms" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable ...

Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...

Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...

Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...

"Reef Club" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable and can be used both inside and outside (powder coated is weather resistant). The color is a retro teal (Even though it appears almost bright blue in the bright sun photos...

Elegant large Rosenthal Crystal Glass Calla Pedestal Bowl. Crafted in Slovenia, this bowl is a work of art that combines high-quality materia...

NOTE: This is for a commission piece based on the original. Can be ordered in custom sizes and colors. Allow 4 weeks plus shipping. Biscuit is a discreet and elegant minimalist co...

Whimsical white vintage 1960s Westmoreland milk glass bowl with figure-shaped lattice detail. Size: 4" tall x 8" diameter Great vintage condi...

"Jalopy" is a minimalist and modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are i...

It is number 5 of a series of 5 (each piece is a different size and details in the decoration) Clay,engobe,glaze This work is hand-built and totally unique. The work is decorated wit...

"Untitled" is a stoneware piece with the decorative layer of the rich toned glazes and markings that John was so well-known for. Each piece that John produced was unique. The lip on this piece is slightly scalloped and the shape is removed from the boring circular to mimic a gentle geometric design. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. This piece is signed and stamped on the bottom. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery...

It is number 4 of a series of 5 (each piece is a different size and details in the decoration) Clay,engobe,glaze This work is hand-built and totally unique. The work is decorated wit...

This magnificent "Scalloped Box" is a stoneware piece with decorative layers of rich toned glazes and markings that John was so well-known for. He was, also, known for the undulating lip lines on his exquisite boxes that fit together like a puzzle. Each piece that John produced was unique. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes thereby changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. This piece is signed and stamped on the bottom. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery...

Achtung IV is a vibrant large-scale mixed media wall sculpture. Made cherry wood and with painted layers of MDF finished with satin lacquer. This piece was inspired by mid-century ...

Melanie Sherman Cup with Patterns II (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster) Porcelain, Glaze, Porcelain Paint, Hand-made Vintage Decals, Gold Luster, Platinum Luster Year: 2022 Size: 3x3.25x3.2...

Titled "In G-d We Trust" signed dated and titled verso. there is also a gallery label. Mixed Media wall hanging in a pop art style. Background of pennies and then the foreground is l...

A very heavy, massive bronze sculpture by an important Chicago sculptor. Signed and marked "Firenze" with "Fuse Marinelli". METROPOLIS. Seven abstract shapes on black marble base. 1...

“Darling Your Words...” 2018 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “My darling..” My darling your words are often too sharp, and I am always too soft. But as long as you bring me honey and ginger to sweeten and strengthen my body, my wounds. I will always bring the softness to your hard edges. We will blur into each other creating a malleable thing. You will always bring me your backbone, so I can know how to stand up straight (alone). In this way, when the day is long...

Melanie Sherman Cup with Patterns I (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster) Porcelain, Glaze, Porcelain Paint, Hand-made Vintage Decals, Gold Luster, Platinum Luster Year: 2022 Size: 4x3.5x3.5in...

It has a variegated texture to it. It is signed and titled. Large format drawing or painting in pastel or crayon. pastoral landscape with boulders and rocks in pasture. Dennis Leon, was a San Francisco Bay Area sculptor and art instructor Mr. Leon was chairman of the sculpture department at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland from 1972 to 1988. He remained a faculty member until his retirement as professor emeritus in 1993. A vibrant work in pastel with the energy and texture seen in the work of Wolf Kahn. He was born in London, England and emigrated in 1951 to the United States, where he studied at Temple University in Philadelphia. He graduated with art degrees, including a master's degree in fine art. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserve from 1957 to 1963. In 1959, Mr. Leon joined the faculty of the Philadelphia Museum College of Art. He also worked as an art critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer until 1962. After coming to the Bay Area, he held his first local one-man show of sculpture in 1973, at the James Willis...

“Some Days We are Both at Sea...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 4 x 3 x 3 inches. “Some days we are both at sea..” Some da...

It has a variegated texture to it. It is signed and titled. Large format drawing or painting in pastel or crayon. pastoral landscape with boulders and rocks in pasture. Dennis Leon, was a San Francisco Bay Area sculptor and art instructor Mr. Leon was chairman of the sculpture department at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland from 1972 to 1988. He remained a faculty member until his retirement as professor emeritus in 1993. A vibrant work in pastel with the energy and texture seen in the work of Wolf Kahn. He was born in London, England and emigrated in 1951 to the United States, where he studied at Temple University in Philadelphia. He graduated with art degrees, including a master's degree in fine art. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserve from 1957 to 1963. In 1959, Mr. Leon joined the faculty of the Philadelphia Museum College of Art. He also worked as an art critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer until 1962. After coming to the Bay Area, he held his first local one-man show of sculpture in 1973, at the James Willis...

It has a variegated texture to it. It is signed and titled. Large format drawing or painting in pastel or crayon. Dennis Leon, was a San Francisco Bay Area sculptor and art instructor Mr. Leon was chairman of the sculpture department at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland from 1972 to 1988. He remained a faculty member until his retirement as professor emeritus in 1993. A vibrant work in pastel with the energy and texture seen in the work of Wolf Kahn. He was born in London, England and emigrated in 1951 to the United States, where he studied at Temple University in Philadelphia. He graduated with art degrees, including a master's degree in fine art. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserve from 1957 to 1963. In 1959, Mr. Leon joined the faculty of the Philadelphia Museum College of Art. He also worked as an art critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer until 1962. After coming to the Bay Area, he held his first local one-man show of sculpture in 1973, at the James Willis...

"Outlier" is a modern, minimalist, wood wall sculpture made from birch, washed and metallic acrylic and finished with furniture wax. The paint has been sanded back on the edges of th...

“Growing Out of My Ribcage...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “Growing out of my ribcage...” Growing out...

“Eyes That Are...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5 x 3 x 3 inches. “Eyes that are..” Eyes that are at once too sharp and to...

“...Is Beating Me From the Inside...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5 x 3 x 3 inches. “Is beating me from the inside..” …Is...

“So I Lay Here...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5 x 3 x 3 inches. “So I lay here..” So I lay here curled in a home that is...

“Why Do You Insist on Shattering...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5 x 3 x 3 inches. “Why do you insist on shattering...” W...

“I Could Start Fires...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5 x 3 x 3 inches. “I could start fires...” I could start fires with ...

“As You Pray...” 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “As you pray...” As you pray, saying only my name, so I ...

"I Whisper Just to You...”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 4 x 3 x 3 inches. “I whisper just to you..” I whisper, just to yo...

"Bend" is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but it feels much larger due to the bold avocado ...

“We had been Mountains...”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “We had been mountains…” We had been mountain...

“Your Name Plays...”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “Your name plays…” Your name plays like a prayer in...

“No One Ever Fed You...”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “No one ever fed you..” No one ever fed you. Th...

Omaggio To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture Artist signed and titled. Walter Furlan was born (1931-2018) in Chioggia, a small town near Venice. ...

“Your Lipstick Left a Bruise...”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5 x 3 x 3 inches. “Your lipstick left a bruise..” Your lips...

"The Test," 1970 Aluminum sculpture in 5 parts. Artist's cipher and AP stamped into male figure, front, 20 5/16" x 12 1/2" x 6 5/7" (approx.) American sculptor King is most noted for his long-limbed figurative public art sculptures depicting people engaged in everyday activities such as reading or conversing. He created his busts and figures in a variety of materials, including clay, wood, metal, and textiles. William Dickey King was born in Jacksonville, Florida. As a boy, William made model airplanes and helped his father and older brother build furniture and boats. He came to New York, where he attended the Cooper Union and began selling his early sculptures even before he graduated. He later studied with the sculptor Milton Hebald and traveled to Italy on a Fulbright grant. 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. Mr. King’s work often reflected the times, taking on fashions and occasional politics. In the 1960s and 1970s, his work featuring African-American figures (including the activist Angela Davis, with hands cuffed behind her back) evoked his interest in civil rights. 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. His first solo exhibit took place in 1954 at the Alan Gallery in New York City. King was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2003, and in 2007 the International Sculpture Center honored him with the Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award. Mr. King’s work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Hirshorn Museum at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, among other places, and he had dozens of solo gallery shows in New York and elsewhere. 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 New York Times critic Holland Cotter once described Mr. King’s sculpture as “comical-tragical-maniacal,” and “like Giacomettis conceived by John Cheever.”

"Skinny" is a modern, minimalist, wood wall sculpture made from a live edge sycamore wood slab. I took the slab and shaped in before applying acrylic paint to the edge and front and...

NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes and colors. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Sale price reflects 26" x 27" size. F...

Cool Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 1950s Kosta Boda Rurik clear round textured ashtray in great vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Glass has a nice weight to it —minimal wear c...

Rare Vintage Judaica , extraordinary mosaic with sgraffito decorated ceramic tiles and Hebrew calligraphy by important ceramicist and mosaic artist David Holleman (b. 1927). Holleman was born in Massachusetts and studied at the Scott Carbee School of Art. He became acquainted with German Expressionism while serving in Berlin during World War II and was influenced by Carl Hofer, who inspired him to turn from paint to ceramics when he entered the Boston Museum School in 1948. Mr. Holleman's pottery won prizes at the National Ceramics Shows and has been purchased by the National Gallery in Washington D.C.; the Carnegie Institute, PA; Syracuse Museum, NY; Louisville Junior Museum, KY; Middlebury College...

This polished bronze bust is sealed with Glasurit- a car finish that is baked on. It prevents the sculpture from tarnishing or yellowing. All you need to do is dust with a soft cloth. This bust is from a full figure wood sculpture...

“You Wanted Something...”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 5.5 x 3 x 3 inches. “You wanted something..” You wanted something ...

NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. BlueBird is an elegant modern and minimalist contemporary wall sculpture. It is constructed with birch panels, acrylic and latex washes with a satin lacquer clear coat finish. It is completed with a gray MDF backer. The paint washes allow some of the wood grain to show through the paint and creates an almost marble-like appearance as the warm brown wood grain shows through the gradient white, navy and Bermuda blue tones. Bluebird is a piece that focuses on the movement of the composition, balance, and form by using this limited color palette. As with all my work, the piece straddles line between mid century modernism and retro futurism...

“Here I Learn..”, 2019 From the series Fragments of Our Love Story Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing 4 x 3 x 3 inches. “Here I learn..” Here I learn the smallest of sounds beco...

"NavyWhite" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple monochromatic colors ...

Bronze sculpture by Betty Jacob depicts a smooth and curvaceous gilt bronze figure posing on her knees. Signed high on the left thigh and mounted on a blac...

Phoenician is a mixed media wall sculpture. Made from enamel washes on birch, MDF and copper spray enamel. Finished with a hand waxed process. Phoenician is a complex and sophistic...

Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...