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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
"All Over 3", Free Hand Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Abstract, Tonal, White
Located in New York, NY
"All Over 3" 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

Escalier au Ciel bronze wood abstract
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These sculptures were inspired by the spirituality of the twelve-step programs and the eight-fold path of Buddhism.  Meshing these philosophies with meditation led me to express these small sculptures to achieve the connection between art and spirit. Wire figures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"Quantum Foam", Organic Hand Cut, Laser Cut, Paper Wall Sculpture, White, Blue
Located in New York, NY
"Quantum Foam" by Rogan Brown Laser and hand cut paper, framed Available by commission. Please allow 8-12 weeks production time. Rogan Brown creates abstract and sculptural wall rel...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper

Untitled
Located in New York, NY
Michael Dickey Untiled, 2021 Fired And Glazed Ceramic 20h x 14w x 14d in
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Neile - Graceful Female Figure Modern Cubist Solid Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Abstract Sculpture by Sheryl Zacharia 'Wild Thing'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Wild Thing' 2023 by Contemporary American artist, Sheryl Zacharia. Ceramic, 23 x 23 x 6 in. This sculpture incorporates a rich palette of colors in bronze, red, black, and white. ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Higher Consciousness" Teak Root and Quartz Crystal Modern Organic Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Higher Consciousness captures the essence of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. The Teak Root, with its intricate patterns and natural strength, symbolizes the foundation of gro...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Harking Back
Located in Paris, IDF
34.5cms high x 27.5 x 10 Bronze on a Cumbrian slate base Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 865 Unique The two shades of colouring are separated by natural bronze ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Stack XXI : 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

Sky Grey (Just Wait)
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Thomas's current inflatable steel sculpting technique is something he stumbled upon during a demo for one of his sculpture classes. Steel, Thomas says, has a clay-like malleability a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

"Bouquet", Abstract, Steel Metal Sculpture by Bill Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Bouquet" 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 known for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

Furiosa II - textured contemporary painting, colorful, magenta strokes, abstract
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful contemporary high textured abstract painting is great for a classic and contemporary setting. The variation of colors and rich texture would greatly bring a space to life. Tim Nikiforuk...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel

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

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Wood

Departure
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Cari 1/30
Located in Napa, CA
Siri Hollander, born in New York, lived most of her childhood in Andalusia, Spain, where the local community revolved around fairs and fiestas. Influenced by a family of artists and ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"what was tonight" - blue 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

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

Traveler
Located in Westport, CT
Steve Bickley creates beautiful metal sculpture and wall reliefs, as well as color prints. In addition, he makes large outdoor sculpture in stainless steel and aluminum. He has bee...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

"Cubi Libre" abstract geometric sculpture
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Stainless steel and aluminum with illusion cherry powder-coat. Dimensions include the base. In this exquisite sculpture, suitable for both indoor and outdoor placement, John Whitehe...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel, Metal

Genesis I by Tien Wen - Abstract ceramic sculpture, light tones, slender
Located in Paris, FR
Genesis I is a unique ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tien Wen, dimensions are 57 × 13 × 13 cm (22,4 × 5,1 × 5,1 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certificate o...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) - Lucio Fontana's metal sculpture commissioned in 1964
Located in Varese, IT
Lucio Fontana's metal sculpture commissioned in 1964 by Alfa Romeo, a machined and pierced steel disk, with an affixed smaller disk engraved 'Alfa Romeo Milano a Maria Teresa Meneghe...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Iris Crystals
Located in Quebec, Quebec
“Iris Crystals” is a rich blue colored wall sculpture made out of solid koa wood and then painted and sealed with a UV matte sealer. The geometric facets are hand carved and add intr...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Spray Paint, Vinyl

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Preppy
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with spray acrylic on poplar with gloss clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled" is a bronze sculpture made by Robert Adams in 1979. The work is number 3 from an edition of 6. The artwork size is 29 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 3 1/2 inche...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Confetti Hex
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sam Gilliam (1933–2022) is beloved as one of the 20th century's most important abstract artists. He was a true innovator in the evolution of American abstraction. Several groundbreak...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Textile, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media

Light-Glyph (Pink)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
In the first of his newest series, Light-Glyphs, a range of colors illuminate the interior of translucent sculptural boxes. Light diffuses through their frosted surfaces and softens ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer, Automotive Paint, Acrylic

Blue Cube, Abstract Sculpture Suitable for Outdoors, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: The piece was originally commissioned by a son for his mother. Her property in Mont Tremlant, Canada was an ideal setting for this piece. Truly a piece of sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Log On
Located in Phoenix, AZ
painted cedar Peter Millett is a seasoned traveler, who draws inspiration from his extensive trips through North America, South America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East; explori...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Cedar, Paint

Wall Stack II : 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

"Ripple Corner" Corner Wall Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Orange, pink, and blue geometric abstract painting/ wall sculpture by Gary Jurysta titled "Ripple Corner". Meant to be hung in the corner of a room. Acrylic on stretched canvas, cir...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic

"Dancer II" Large Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture, Figurative, Metal, Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
"Dancer II" by Isobel Folb Sokolow Welded steel, found metal, automotive metal, welding rod Sokolow directly welds found metals creating both purely abstract and abstract figurative...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Metal

Junonia, Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase, Multicolor
Located in Miami, FL
The JUNONIA vase is a creation by the renowned Venetian glass master Afro Celotto. The dimensions of this artwork are 18.25" x 9" x 4.5". Every vase is hand signed at the bottom by...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Blown Glass

Chrome Double Diamond Meander
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

My Shell (Abstract Sculpture)
Located in London, GB
Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile Amaury Maillet is a self-taught artist who explored art in Provence and Saint Martin in his childhood. ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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

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Lacquer

Abstract Form
Located in Greenwich, CT
Abstract Form is a mid-century modern sculpture by Dutch artist Leo De Beer, exemplifying his commitment to uncovering form from within. Rendered in a stylized and abstract manner ch...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Bronze Sculpture 'PELA' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Polished
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Sculpture 'PELA' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Polished Certificate of authenticity Numbered and signed a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

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

Points of View
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the mesmerizing sculptures of Tony Cragg, a pioneering British artist celebrated for his innovative use of materials and captivating forms. Renowned for pushing the boundari...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Copernicus' Midnight Sun", Abstract, Metal Sphere Sculpture in Welded Steel
Located in New York, NY
"Copernicus' Midnight Sun" from "Worlds in Collision" Large Sculpture Series by Isobel Folb Sokolow Welded steel, welding rod and gold leaf Sokolow welds organic abstract forms fro...
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1990s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Gold Leaf, Metal

Ragisména series White M4, M6 and M3, Triptych, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ragisména series White M4, M6 and M3, Triptych, 2024 by Rodrigo Zampol From Ragisména Series Plaster on canvas Overall size: 30 cm H x 60 cm W Individual size: 30 cm H x 20 cm W We...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Canvas, Plaster

Black U Vase - Large Black Porcelain Sculpture Vessel
Located in East Quogue, NY
Large black U porcelain sculptural vase with black satin glaze by Mary Jaffe. Size: 6 x 8 x 3 inches Porcelain, ceramic, ceramic sculpture, functional sculpture, functional vessel, ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Fire Dancer
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on solid maple, matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Maple, Acrylic

Artist Window No. 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wood carving with Yakisugi finish (Yakisugi is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. (It involves burning cedar boards, smoothing them with sandpaper and wire brushes, ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Pinwheel
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made with birch, wax and acrylic washes Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Untitled beautiful colorful abstract contemporary sculpture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A central figure in the California Light and Space movement, Laddie John Dill has been crafting light and earthy materials like concrete, glass, sand, and metal into luminous sculptures, wall pieces, and installations since the 1970s. Referring to his choice of materials, Dill explains: “I was influenced by [Robert] Rauschenberg, Keith Sonnier, Robert Smithson...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood, Pigment

Huge Scandinavian Abstract Wool Tapestry Art Rug Asger Jorn Cobra Artist Denmark
Located in Surfside, FL
Asger Jorn (1914-1973) Ege Axminster, Denmark. Danish Tapestry Rug Art-Line Etiquette de l'éditeur Ege Axminster (Danemark) titrée au revers. Les Emigrants 132 x 98 inches, Pure ...
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wool

"1099", Richard Heinrich, Abstract Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, Metal
Located in New York, NY
"1099 Maquette" by Richard Heinrich, 1999 Bronze Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, Industrial, Modern, Indoor, Outdoor
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century 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

"Power of Love" Hanging Teak Wood and Lumerian Quartz Modern Organic Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Power of Love is a striking sculpture that brings together the natural warmth of Teak Wood and the spiritual energy of Lumerian Quartz Crystal. The Teak Wood curves elegantly, repres...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Sezione Aurea A7 by Mattia Bosco - Marble and gold leaf abstract wall sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sezione Aurea A7 is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of Palissandro marble and gold leaf, dimensions are 72 × 53.5 × 4 cm (28.3 × 21.1 ×...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Days Sliding By
Located in Phoenix, AZ
b. Melbourne, Australia Louise Blyton is a reductive artist exploring the romance of raw linen and dry pigment. The artist’s geometrically shaped canvases explore color, light, and form through the visual language of Reductivism, an aesthetic style characterized by streamlined compositions, restricted color, and a reduction of form and means. Identifying with Reductivism’s simplicity, Blyton’s shaped canvases and three-dimensional wall sculptures elevate craftsmanship and process, achieving a compositional clarity that unifies color and form. To construct her works, Blyton covers custom built balsa wood stretchers with raw linen, adorning them with layers of pure pigment or acrylic paint. Each pigment reacts differently to raw linen and requires a specific number of coats to reach the artist’s desired level of saturation. As the artist explains, “I’m always looking for a kind of quietness and harmony when making my works even if the color being used is loud.” The artist creates her own spatial dimension by manipulating the shape of the canvas, which escapes from the flat surface of the wall, confusing its role as a painting. “Rather than responding to the architecture they ask particular attributes of the building to act as support,” as some works appear to climb the surface of the walls, while others straddle columns and corners. Louise Blyton lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia in 1988. Her works are held in significant corporate and private collections in Australia, China, France, United Kingdom, Portugal, and the United States. Since 2000, Blyton has run an artist supply store called, St. Luke Artist Colourman, which specializes in professional paint and raw materials, with her husband David Coles.
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Linen, Acrylic

Genesis V by Tien Wen - Abstract ceramic sculpture, light tones, lines, slender
Located in Paris, FR
Genesis V is a unique ceramic sculpture by contemporary artist Tien Wen, dimensions are 50 × 15 × 15 cm (19.7 × 5.9 × 5.9 in). The sculpture is signed and comes with a certificate o...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

Abstract White Stone Sculpture with Slate Base
Located in Austin, TX
Abstract Scultpure by Duff Browne 11" x 21.5" x 4
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Slate, Stone

Stack II : 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

"Arc III", Abstract Sculpture in Steel Metal and Cast Glass, Industrial
By Albert Paley
Located in New York, NY
Arc III, 2017 by Albert Paley Sand cast glass, steel Internationally renowne, and influential metal sculptor, Albert Paley forges ferrous metal into pieces that combine organic form...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel

"Saxum Velum (stone sail)", Large-Scale, Outdoor Abstract Stone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Saxum Velum (stone sail)" by John Van Alstine Granite and bronze The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and metal, while explori...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Barn : abstract steel sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Transform any interior or exterior into a truly unique space with the dynamic works of an acclaimed sculptor Naomi Press. Naomi Press was one of the very few women working in large ...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Guided Spirit" Unique, Organic, Abstract Metal Sculpture in Steel
Located in New York, NY
"Guided Spirit" by Kevin Barrett Painted steel on a stainless steel base This sculpture measures 76"h and rests on a 28" steel pedestal for a total heigh...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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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