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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
"Pojagi Construction I" Jin-Sook So, Contemporary Korean mixed media artwork
Located in Wilton, CT
This abstract geometric mixed media piece was done by fiber artist, Jin-Sook So (b. 1950, Korea). So grew up in Seoul, Korea where she received a master's degree in textile art, afte...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Steel, Gold Leaf

Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Close to Heart 2 Limited edition of 12 Mediums: old pine, steel, acrylic hand painted, oil CLOSE TO HEART - Collection Working on the series I used a “wood with history”...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Departure
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut abstract inspired by nature
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Departure
Departure
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STOI V, unique dazzling large indoor painted wood sculpture by important artist
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Liberman STOI V, 1986 Wood with paper and paint 97 1/2 × 28 × 37 inches This work is hand signed twice by Alexander Liberman: Signed on the side as well as the underside an...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Oil, Laid Paper, Mixed Media

Butterfly Kisses
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In “Butterfly Kisses,” artist Toni Martin engages viewers by blending vibrant colors with textures, achieved through her unique method of affixing hundreds...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer

Geometric Sculpture 'Untitled Wallpaper Abstraction #46 (floral cuboid)'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Untitled Wallpaper Abstraction #46 (floral cuboid)' 2025. Found wallpaper collage on wood form, 46.5 x 34.5 x 6 in. is a multicolor, abstract geometric sculpture featuring carefully...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Archival Paper

Yasu - Burnt Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture YASU Limited edition of 12 Mediums: burnt wood and brass Discover the stunning artistry of Zlata Kornilova with this exquisite sculpture crafted from burnt wood using the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"All Over 4", Free Hand Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Abstract, Tonal, White
Located in New York, NY
"All Over 4" by Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen Free hand cut 2-ply museum board, framed Cut Work - Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen's abstract, paper sculpture is t...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Board

Phase – Contemporary Wall Sculpture on Wood with Lunar Texture and Color Accents
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Phase is a contemporary wall sculpture by Vera Vizzi that merges cosmic topography with symbolic intervention. Executed in modeling clay and acrylic on a circular fir wood base (30 c...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Santiago Medina - INNER STRENGTH (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Photography 2021
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Black and White Cup Coral Centerpiece on Coquina Stone
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive cup coral assemblage with its striking black and white colors and sea inspired texture, designed and crafted by F. S. Henemader. Presented on a coquina stone base to enhan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Organic Material

Stack XII : contemporary modern 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 Sculptures

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Acrylic

Toreador - Contemporary Expressive Red Geometric Abstract Metal 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 manipula...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

"From time to time" - abstract sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Laser cut sculpture is part of Ilanit`s Calligraphy series. It is made of laser cut aluminium covered with automotive paint. As all of Ilanit`s works, this work is ba...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Organic Material

Blue Coral Specimen on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching blue coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring blue color. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Coral can only be s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Organic Material

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Outlier
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic on birch on MDF and metallic enamel & waxed finish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, includin...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

" La pensée " unic prototype
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Michel FOLON . Né en Belgique , Jean michel Folon suit des cours de design industriel dans les années 50. Il s'embarque des l'age de 21 ans pour la France à Bougival où il vit comme dessinateur de presse pour des magazines belges . c'est en démarchant des revues new-yorkaises qu'il connait son premier grand succès . dans les années 80 , il s'installe sur la Côte d'Azur , Il travaille comme affichiste pour des ONG comme l'unicef ou GREENPEACE .en 1990 , poussé par CESAR il se lance dans la sculpture . 4ème Epreuve d'essai " la Pensée...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bubbles 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Criswell's standing sculpture emerged from a study of spatial organization by arranging basic, repetitive shapes into a harmonious balance, while exploring the concept of simultaneou...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Etheral
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with enamel washes on Birch with satin lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art F...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

"Flare" by Kevin Barrett, Abstract Bronze Metal Sculpture, Tabletop Size
Located in New York, NY
"Flare" by Kevin Barrett Unique bronze, abstract tabletop sculpture Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and wall reliefs. Bronze M...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

"White Washed Too" Abstract Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Mixed Media Collage
Located in New York, NY
"White Washed Too" by Joan Giordano Mixed media, archival newspapers, photographs, corrugated cardboard Museum shown and collected artist Joan Giordano is known for her unique hand ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Mixed Media, Cardboard, Newsprint

Star Tortoise #7- Kevin Box and Beth Johnson
Located in Napa, CA
“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

E-Flat (bell bronze serie), Brethouwer, Sculpture, Design, Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
HARMEN BRETHOUWER (1960-) E-Flat (bell bronze serie), 2016 Ed. 4/5 pcs Bronze, steel and bronze hammer H. 50 cm Mongram and edition number engraved at the base : HB 4/5 Harmen Bret...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Nailed it series No.163
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic paint, textiles and metal on wooden panel, ed. 1/3
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Not Square (Blues & Violets)
Located in Dallas, TX
Flashe on muslin with mixed textiles
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Muslin

Not Square (Blush)
Located in Dallas, TX
Flashe on muslin with felt, tulle, thread
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Felt, Muslin, Silk

Echo In Motion
Located in Park City, UT
HEATHER ZUSMAN is a wood sculptor and artist originally educated in fine furniture making. Born and raised in California, she sought training at Waters and Acland Furniture School in...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Walnut

Gold abstract mixed media wall sculpture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gold From the series, Elements, this sculpture references the proliferation of gold mines in third world countries. ARTIST'S STATEMENT Michael Davis My sculptures and installations...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Passion. "Sea Seeds" series
Located in Zofingen, AG
Passion — part of the Seeds of the Sea series — embodies a surge of energy captured in form. Created from textile elements with soft filler, epoxy, and acrylic, the sculpture’s ribbe...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Textile, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

"Perfect Imbalance", Abstract, Steel Metal Sculpture by Bill Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Perfect Imbalance" by Bill Barrett Fabricated cor-ten steel Bill Barrett is considered a central figure in the second generation of American metal sculptors and is internationally ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Zig Zag / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in
Located in Burlingame, CA
Minimal Abstract Ceramic 36 x 36 inch wall sculpture in glossy and matte white ceramic tiles that create a zig-zag motif. Tiles are mounted to a white wood panel. A neutral work of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Yin Yang
Located in Tempe, AZ
This ultra contemporary sculpture is an exploration of 3d spatial curvilinear geometry. The 'torus' form has been twisted around a vertical axis and then sliced into 50 contours whi...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - 1986
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with acrylic, enamel & lacquer on MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NY...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Untitled by Yuko Nasaka. Resin and lacquer on board (1984) (abstract sculpture)
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yuko Nasaka (1938) Untitled Resin and lacquer on board 45.5 x 45.5 cm (17.9 x 17.9 in) not considering the frame Executed in 1963 About the Artist: Born in Osaka in 1938, Yuko Nasak...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Lacquer, Board

On Impact
Located in Napa, CA
California born and educated sculptor Matt Gil graduated from San Jose State University, and his work has been widely exhibited throughout California since 1977. His sophisticated, s...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Condenser
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by birch, pigmented lacquer & MDF Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, T...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Birch, Lacquer

Abstract Dog sculpture
Located in Faridabad, IN
This exquisite sculpture by artist Mahesh Sharma. Crafted from aluminium casting and hand-painted with acrylic colors, it measures 15x25x45 cm (h). The meticulous hand-painting add...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"Boe`e" ("Come")- abstract sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Laser cut sculpture is part of Ilanit`s Calligraphy series. It is made of laser cut aluminium covered with automotive paint. As all of Ilanit`s works, this work is ba...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Flow", Abstract Bronze Metal Wall Relief Sculpture by Kevin Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Flow" by Kevin Barrett Fabricated bronze Barrett is noted for creating contemporary metal sculpture and sculpture wall pieces for indoor and outdoor display. Wall Art, Wall Relie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Combahee Night - Abstract Black Sculptural Original Three-Dimensional Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact from industrial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire

Ice and Fire : small interior sculpture out of glaze
Located in New York, NY
Katie Yang's abstract ceramic sculptures delve into the unknowable nature of our world, exploring the interplay between control and chance. Influenced by artistic traditions from bot...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Glaze

Masque Oiseau
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jean Arp, also known as Hans Arp (1886-1966), was an important contributor to the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Arp was active during the crucial years that shaped Europ...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Masque Oiseau
Masque Oiseau
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"Red White All Over - In", Hand Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Abstract
Located in New York, NY
"Red White All Over - In" by Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen Hand cut 2-ply museum board, gouche This sculptural wall piece can mounted in a plexi box (dimensions: 24" x 20" x 3") Cut Work...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paint, Paper, Gouache, Board

Denizen IV
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Olga’s artistic approach is centered around the elusive concept of time and its impermanence. Rather than engaging in an ontological reflection on the nature of time, Olga prefers to...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Money Tree" Handmade Paper, Mixed Media, Wall Relief Sculpture, Vertical
Located in New York, NY
"Money Tree" by Joan Giordano from her "Presences" series of vertical wall scrolls Handmade Kozo Paper, Yellow Pigment, Bamboo, Encaustic Museum-shown and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Handmade Paper, Pigment

Bay Laurel #2
By Michael Mancarella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mancarella's sculptures are from the series titled "Elements". Formal design principles are the basis for Mancarella's work which is typically made of wood and metal. Taken individua...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Balancing Block Votive Sculpture, 2020
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hydrocal, concrete, paint and polyurethane Hand-signed by artist Frame: Not included This work includes a certificate of authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Archer
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with birch, pigmented lacquer & MDF Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century modernis...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Birch

#99 Reflections Series by Yih-Wen Kuo
Located in Morton Grove, IL
#99 Reflections Series (INV# NP4025) Yih-Wen Kuo clay and glazes 23 x 27.5 x 9” signed Yih-Wen Kuo - Born in Taiwan, Yih-Wen Kuo began his studies at the National Taiwan Normal Uni...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Day
Located in Dallas, TX
Paint on muslin with mixed textiles
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Muslin, Paint

"All Over 2", Free Hand Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Abstract, Tonal, White
Located in New York, NY
"All Over 2" by Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen Free hand cut 2-ply museum board framed in a white wood shadow box Cut Work - Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen's abstract, paper sculpture is tonal, m...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Board

"Regatta", Large Metal Abstract Wall Relief Sculpture by Kevin Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Regatta" by Kevin Barrett Large abstract wall sculpture in welded aluminum Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and wall reliefs. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Paradox - black, white, indoor/outdoor, contemporary, stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This abstract sculpture, which can be installed indoors or outdoors, is painted in a striking black and white. It’s hand-forged in steel by Ferhat Özgür Görel. A series of large rect...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Wind Water #3
Located in Santa Fe, NM
It was the tumult of the sixties that compelled me to drop out of Swarthmore College, move “back to the land” and become an intuitive artist. I believed that if we were to survive a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with Suede Venetian paint, latex, Cedar wood, MDF & wax Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Ot...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Latex, Wood, Cedar, Wax

Stacked Vessel Wood Fired - abstract, glazed, ceramic, vessel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This unique contemporary ceramic vessel is by Bruce Cochrane. The striking clay artwork of this Canadian artist has garnered him international attention, including several nominatio...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Abstract Head Sculpture: 'Untitled'
Located in New York, NY
The artistic collaboration of Kelly Bugden + Van Wifvat has produced a thought-provoking body of sculptures, paintings, and constructions. Nature, childhood memories, and everyday archetypes take shape in unexpected combinations of materials. The works emerged as the tactile and visual senses channeled the ritualistic power and materiality of selected artifacts. The resulting objects exist in a space between what they were originally and what they could become. A wheel, for example, is distorted as if seen through a prism. Their collaboration grew out of years of shaping materials into one-of-a-kind objects. Intuitively, the process of creating with their hands took an inward turn. Prism is a travelogue through memories and dreams, yielding abstract forms that capture moments of transformation. Van Wifvat grew up with eight siblings and studied sculpture and environmental design in Minneapolis at MCAD. In 1979, he opened a storefront art gallery to promote the work of local artists. The space featured printed materials—art books, periodicals, fanzines, and postcard’s. Wifvat moved to New York in 1983 to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons. In 1987, he co-founded Van Gregory & Norton design studio, specializing in convex mirrors and curtain hardware...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Linen, Wood, Glue

"Off Set", Richard Heinrich, Abstract Contemporary Steel Sculpture, Metal
Located in New York, NY
"Off Set" by Richard Heinrich Abstract, Large-Scale Outdoor Metal Sculpture in steel Pictured with "Flying Home" at Uncommon Ground IV, Bridge Gardens, Brid...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

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Find a wide variety of authentic 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 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, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, John Van Alstine, Marty Mackenzie, and Stephen Walling. Frequently made by artists working with Wood, 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 sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.38 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $1,400,000, while the average work sells for $4,500.

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