Metal Sculptures
to
18
4
5
4
1
4
Overall Height
to
Overall Width
to
15
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
11
1
1
2
3
64
230
110
108
100
18
17
9
4
4
Artist: David Hayes
Medium: Metal
Estate of David Hayes_Landscape Sculpture, painted steel, abstraction
By David Hayes
Located in Darien, CT
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 B...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Estate of David Hayes_Landscape Sculpture #52, painted steel, abstraction
By David Hayes
Located in Darien, CT
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 B...
Category
1980s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel, Steel
"Screen Sculpture #62", Abstract, Welded Steel, Outdoor Metal Sculpture
By David Hayes
Located in New York, NY
"Screen Sculpture #62" by David Hayes
Abstract Metal Outdoor Sculpture in black-painted, welded steel
American modern master David Hayes creat...
Category
1990s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vertical Motif #8
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
American modern master David Hayes created graceful sculptures abstracted from organic forms over an artistic career that spanned six decades. His monumental outdoor sculptures conte...
Category
1970s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Ventana
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Ventana, 1981
Painted, welded steel
22 x 11 x 4.25 in
Category
1980s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Quatre
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Quatre, 2005
Polychrome welded steel
19 x 11 x 10 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Raptor
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Raptor, 2006
Polychrome welded steel
16 x 19 x 16 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Curves
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Curves, 2009
Polychrome welded steel
15.50 x 14 x 12.50 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Aviary
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Aviary, 2004
Welded steel with black paint
25 x 27 x 11 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Torch
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Torch, 1996
Painted, welded steel
21 x 12 x 6 in
Category
1990s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pas de Deux
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Pas de Deux, 2007
Painted welded steel
16.50 x 13 x 12 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Tanager
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Tanager, 2007
Painted welded steel
15.50 x 9 x 9.50 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Harrowed Fields Green, Red, Black, Orange, Blue, Yellow
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Harrowed Fields – Green, Red, Black, Orange, Blue, Yellow, 2000
Painted welded steel
32 x 24.50 x 14 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Rouge et Noir Deux
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Rouge et Noir Deux (Small) – Black, Red, 2008
Painted welded steel.
14.50 x 10.50 x 9.50 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Screen Sculpture #83B
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Screen Sculpture #83, 1997
Painted, welded diamond plated steel
60 x 53 x 21 in
Category
1990s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Capricorn
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Capricorn, 2004
Painted welded steel
66 x 55 x 45 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Griffon
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Griffon, circa 1963
Bronze sculpture with black patina
28 x 8 x 4 in
Category
1960s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hanging Sculpture #22
By David Hayes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hanging Sculpture #22
David Hayes (1931 - 2013)
Painted steel mobile
35 x 33 x 28 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Related Items
Large Billy Lee Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Billy Lee (Chinese/British)
Additional Information: Billy Lee is well exhibited worldwide and known for his large abstract minimalist sculptures. He has received nu...
Category
20th Century Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Untitled (2 X's), Steel Abstract Sculpture, 2018
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This sculpture started out as a model for a large scale outdoor project but ultimately informed a current indoor large scale installation. Its always bizarre how t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Speckled Heart" Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, 2024
Located in Fort Lupton, CO
Speckled Heart is a delightful abstract sculpture by artist Sherry Been. This Heart sculpture is a whimsical celebration of love and emotion.
Speckled Heart invites viewers into a wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
AKIO - Nature Inspired Wall Art Sculpture
By ENNAIA
Located in Weslaco, TX
The direct inspiration for this piece is a bird and its ability to hover in the air. This animal, admired by men since ancient times, seems to make no effort when taking flight. It r...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Nailed It
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fantastic sculpture made entirely from nails.
Presented on a solid slate base
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
"Inquisitive Heart" Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, 2024
Located in Fort Lupton, CO
Inquisitive Heart is an intriguing abstract heart sculpture that challenges perception and ignites curiosity. Sculpted by artist Sherry Been.
At first glance, one may question whethe...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
South African Contemporary Art by Casper Versluis - Serene
Located in Paris, IDF
Steel on the concrete base
1/1 Units
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Steel
H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 12.21 in
South African Contemporary Art by Casper Versluis - Benevolent
Located in Paris, IDF
Steel on the concrete base
1/1 Units
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Steel
H 20.08 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
"Definitively Pink Heart" Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, 2024
Located in Fort Lupton, CO
"Definitively Pink," an exquisite abstract heart enameled sculpture that embodies the essence of tranquility and elegance.
Imagine layers of rich blue hues flowing like liquid water...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 12 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
"Black and White Heart" Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, 2024
Located in Fort Lupton, CO
"Black and White Heart," is a captivating abstract sculpture by artist Sherry Been.
In this piece, the heart is boldly divided, with one half painted in deep black and the other in p...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
"Threads of Reds" Heart Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, 2024
Located in Fort Lupton, CO
Threads of Reds, is a captivating abstract enameled sculpture that embodies the timeless theme of connection and destiny. Sculpted by artist Sherry Been
This sculpture features inten...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 9.25 in W 11.25 in D 2.375 in
Reclining “Yes” on three round wheels and one square, Jim Pallas
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Jim Pallas (1941)
Title: Reclining “Yes” on three round wheels and one square
Year: 2023
Medium: Iron, epoxy, urethane foam and steel
Size: 8 x 10 x 9 inches
Condition: Excel...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 8 in W 10 in D 9 in
Previously Available Items
Abstract
By David Hayes
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed and dated 2007. Welded and painted steel David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degre...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Screen 45
By David Hayes
Located in Wiscasett, ME
ainted, welded steel. Signed and dated 1993.
Over the course of six decades, American modern master David Hayes produced a body of sculptural work that concerned itself with geometrically abstracting organic forms. His monumental outdoor sculptures contemplate the relationship between a work of art and the environment it occupies, and demonstrate the influence of teacher David Smith and friend Alexander Calder.
Born in 1931, Haye’s talent for aesthetics convinced his fifth grade teacher to push him towards a life of art. At 18, Hayes opted to attend college in order to expand his understanding of the creative process. He enrolled at Notre Dame, and upon graduation immediately pursued his masters in fine art from Indiana University. Indiana University had recently elected one of modernism's sculptural leaders, David Smith, as a visiting artist. A powerful figure in the sculpture movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Smith was well known for his unique utilization of industrial materials to construct large scale objects in place of the more historically oriented sculptural processes of casting and carving. This serendipitous appointment proved to be a defining event for Hayes in his artistic development.
Welding Hayes studied attentively under Smith, whose iconic colored steel geometries held an evident influence over Hayes' later body of work. Like Smith, he mastered an appreciation for the permanence of steel. Following his formal studies, Hayes would continue to work with Smith, now his friend, in Bolton Landing, New York.
While living in Indiana, both Smith and Hayes learned about forging from a local blacksmith. Smith began his Forging Series in 1955, while continuing to weld his larger forms and revered Tanktotems. Hayes also adopted the forge, leading to the production of his animal forms series, small- to mid-scale sculptures that harbored allusions to animal figures. A number of these works were exhibited in contemporaneous shows at New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum’s inaugural exhibition in 1959.
Hayes received his MFA in June 1955, and spent the next two years in the Navy. Following his term in the military, Hayes returned to Coventry, Connecticut to return to his forge and welding torch. Over the next few years, Hayes received numerous awards for his work, including the 1961 Logan Prize for Sculpture from the Art Institute of Chicago and an award from the National Institute of Arts and Letters. In 1961 Hayes was awarded both a Fulbright Scholarship for study in Paris and a Guggenheim Fellowship, which conferred an experience that greatly impacted the direction of his future body of work.
Hayes packed his bags and left for Paris in 1961 with his wife, Julia, and their two children. While in Paris, Hayes regularly visited Alexander Calder, one of the most famous figures generated by the American sculptural scene of the mid-20th century, who was also living in central France during this time. Calder, similar to Hayes and Smith, also had begun to produce monumental sculptures out of industrial material in the mid-1950s. It would be remiss to say that Calder's playful shapes and colors affected no passing influence on Hayes' work. In fact, Hayes' combination of flattened shapes feel more in line with Calder's appreciation of the steel form than Smith's more dimensionally oriented geometric towers. More correctly, Hayes' work represents a merger between his two mentors' different interpretations of the physicality of industrial sculpture while still maintaining its own stylistic flair.
In addition to Calder, Hayes also met with Henry Moore in England and Alberto Giacometti in Paris, all the while continuing to forge his own steel body of work, which lead to an aggressive show schedule in Paris and the US.
On returning to the US a decade later, Hayes moved from forged steel to cut steel plate as it permitted him to construct larger objects, a move which resulted in his large outdoor painted sculpture...
Category
1990s Abstract Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Abstract in Colors
By David Hayes
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Signed and dated 1981.
Over the course of six decades, American modern master David Hayes produced a body of sculptural work that concerned itself with geometrically abstracting organic forms. His monumental outdoor sculptures contemplate the relationship between a work of art and the environment it occupies, and demonstrate the influence of teacher David Smith and friend Alexander Calder.
Born in 1931, Haye’s talent for aesthetics convinced his fifth grade teacher to push him towards a life of art. At 18, Hayes opted to attend college in order to expand his understanding of the creative process. He enrolled at Notre Dame, and upon graduation immediately pursued his masters in fine art from Indiana University. Indiana University had recently elected one of modernism's sculptural leaders, David Smith, as a visiting artist. A powerful figure in the sculpture movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Smith was well known for his unique utilization of industrial materials to construct large scale objects in place of the more historically oriented sculptural processes of casting and carving. This serendipitous appointment proved to be a defining event for Hayes in his artistic development.
Welding Hayes studied attentively under Smith, whose iconic colored steel geometries held an evident influence over Hayes' later body of work. Like Smith, he mastered an appreciation for the permanence of steel. Following his formal studies, Hayes would continue to work with Smith, now his friend, in Bolton Landing, New York.
While living in Indiana, both Smith and Hayes learned about forging from a local blacksmith. Smith began his Forging Series in 1955, while continuing to weld his larger forms and revered Tanktotems. Hayes also adopted the forge, leading to the production of his animal forms series, small- to mid-scale sculptures that harbored allusions to animal figures. A number of these works were exhibited in contemporaneous shows at New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum’s inaugural exhibition in 1959.
Hayes received his MFA in June 1955, and spent the next two years in the Navy. Following his term in the military, Hayes returned to Coventry, Connecticut to return to his forge and welding torch. Over the next few years, Hayes received numerous awards for his work, including the 1961 Logan Prize for Sculpture from the Art Institute of Chicago and an award from the National Institute of Arts and Letters. In 1961 Hayes was awarded both a Fulbright Scholarship for study in Paris and a Guggenheim Fellowship, which conferred an experience that greatly impacted the direction of his future body of work.
Hayes packed his bags and left for Paris in 1961 with his wife, Julia, and their two children. While in Paris, Hayes regularly visited Alexander Calder, one of the most famous figures generated by the American sculptural scene of the mid-20th century, who was also living in central France during this time. Calder, similar to Hayes and Smith, also had begun to produce monumental sculptures out of industrial material in the mid-1950s. It would be remiss to say that Calder's playful shapes and colors affected no passing influence on Hayes' work. In fact, Hayes' combination of flattened shapes feel more in line with Calder's appreciation of the steel form than Smith's more dimensionally oriented geometric towers. More correctly, Hayes' work represents a merger between his two mentors' different interpretations of the physicality of industrial sculpture while still maintaining its own stylistic flair.
In addition to Calder, Hayes also met with Henry Moore in England and Alberto Giacometti in Paris, all the while continuing to forge his own steel body of work, which lead to an aggressive show schedule in Paris and the US.
On returning to the US a decade later, Hayes moved from forged steel to cut steel plate as it permitted him to construct larger objects, a move which resulted in his large outdoor painted sculpture...
Category
1980s Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Triumph
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Redtail
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Catalpa
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Valence
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Spire
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Arc
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Blue Sickle
By David Hayes
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Hayes was born in Hartford, Connecticut and received an A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and a M.F.A. degree from Indiana University in 1955 where he studi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Metal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Metal sculptures available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add sculptures created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, green and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Stefan Traloc, John Van Alstine, Richard MacDonald, and KOBE. Frequently made by artists working in the Contemporary, Abstract, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Metal sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.12 inches across are also available