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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
1974 Italy Stopped Rounded Sphere Carmelo Cappello Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This Carmelo Cappello Abstract Sculpture is a very interesting example of the approach of the artist to the Universe. In his mind he considered the Universe a not perfect circle but ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Arnaldo Pomodoro, Signed metal pendant (Brooch), International Scullpture Center
Located in New York, NY
Arnaldo Pomodoro Signed metal pendant (Brooch), ca. 1989 Sculpted metal brooch. Incised signature by Arnaldo Pomodoro. 4 4/5 × 4 inches Elegant sculpted metal brooch and/or pendant....
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Stainless Steel Sculpture "Two Forms" By Roy Gussow
Located in Norwood, NJ
Polished stainless steel abstract sculpture, "Two Forms" by Roy Gussow (American, 1918-2011), marked and dated with coin seal inlaid to marble base. Similar...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Eden Apple
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Apple of Eden" is about us. About how our outer and inner worlds often don’t match. On the outside, everything seems solid and textured, but inside, there might be fragility, tender...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Papier Mâché

"Prières et Rituels dans L'émerveillement" - indoor / outdoor sculpture, surreal
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Prières et Rituels dans L'émerveillement" is a surrealist metal sculpture made of stainless steel & bronze with patina. This boat, branch, ladder sculpture...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

"Metamorphosis" Bronze and Marble sculpture 22" x 6" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Metamorphosis" Bronze and Marble sculpture 22" x 6" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Songbird, 2004 Bronze & Marble 56 x 16 cm, Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostly depict his charact...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Mirror Sculpture; 'Sphere Mirror'
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

Materials

Gold Leaf

T-bird
Located in Lincoln, RI
This sculpture consists of hundreds of bent-laminated D-shaped pieces glued to a plywood substrate. The piece is hung using a series of aluminum z-clips. The sculpture come apart in...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Transformation, British Sculptor, Abstract, Marble, Italian Carrara, Philosophy
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Transformation by British sculptor Ian Thomson. Thomson's travels have provided inspiration for his work. He holds degrees in Architecture and Philosophy &...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Face Wall Piece - Bronze, Abstract Sculpture, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Face Wall Piece - Bronze. Playful curves play against the strength inherent in this bronze face-to-face mask wall hanging glazed in a bronze patina with a turquois...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Temps Zero Red 3/10 - red, geometric, contemporary, outdoor steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This red, geometric, contemporary, outdoor steel sculpture is by French-Canadian artist Phillipe Pallafray. Available on commission, please allow 4-6 weeks for completion. Four stain...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Premiere Hirondele
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Bronze statue, also for external use. Done by a renowned Slovak sculptor Milan Lukáč (studies Academy of Fines Arts in Bratislava and École Nationale Supér...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Abstract Pottery Wall Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A colorful modernist abstract pottery polychrome wall sculpture, each piece with varying textures, colors, and shapes by American artist and professor Bruce Lenore (b. 1955). Lenore is not only an artist, but was an art teacher at Smithfield High School in Rhode Island, as well as a teen art instructor at RISD. Lenore is a member of the “Memphis” pottery...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Tell It" Brass Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
One of a Kind, Brass Sculpture, (Weight 3kg). About the Artist: Graduate in ceramic design and metal sculpture (2001, 2003), he worked during two years with the sculptor Hervé Wahlen...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Untitled I, Palissandro by Mattia Bosco - Abstract stone sculpture, marble
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled I, Palissandro is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of Palissandro marble and granite, dimensions are 103 × 72 × 67 cm (40.6 × 2...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Marble

Space Station
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tom Nussbaum is known for a variety of work including drawings, paper cuts, prints, sculpture, children’s books, animations, functional design objects, and site-specific commissions....
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Gloria" Bronze and Marble sculpture 27" x 11" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Gloria" Bronze and Marble sculpture 27" x 11" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Gloria, 2007 Bronze & Marble 68 x 27 cm, Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostly depict his characteristic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sargassum Fish-original bronze wildlife- sculpture-artwork-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Andrzej Szymczyk's "Sargassum Fish" emerges as a captivating c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"The Space Between", An Original Thickly Textured Abstract Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a dynamic palette of soft icy blues, silvery grays, and subtle hints of beige layered in a complex web of thick palette knife stro...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Set of 3 design vases «Faith, Hope, Love». Сeramics/ porcelain, Small sculpture
Located in Zofingen, AG
Faith, Hope, Love are the fundamental values of humanity. Faith gives meaning to our existence and helps us cope with life's difficulties. Hope allows us to look into the future wit...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Spray
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Harry Bertoia Spray 1979 (year completed) Steel wire, bronze 37 h x 13 dia in. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation and a...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

John Van Alstine - CAMBRE IV, Sculpture 2004
Located in Greenwich, CT
oil enamel on steel stone Stone and metal, usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major focus. On the m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Yellow Circuit - minimalist, yellow, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This minimalist metal outdoor sculpture in bright yellow was created by Canadian sculptor Alexander Caldwell. The Calgary-based artist is known for ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Stainless Steel Abstract Israeli Sculpture 'Three Tubes' Maquette
By Israel Hadany
Located in Surfside, FL
Israel Hadany (Israeli, 1941-). A stainless steel maquette for sculpture "Three Tubes", currently installed at the University of Pennsylvania ...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Bronze Sculpture 'O.T. VIII' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Polished
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Sculpture 'O.T. VIII' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Polished Numbered and signed artwork Limited edition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lip Service
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: Lip service came about during sheltering in place. While visiting with my grandchildren it broke my heart that they could not see me sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Gaji', 2006 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Gaji' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. These trails...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Untitled IV by Mattia Bosco - Large-size sculpture, marble, stainless steel
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled IV is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of Palissandro marble and stainless steel, dimensions are 173 × 43 × 22 cm (68.1 × 16.9 ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Untitled (Watering Can)
Located in London, GB
For Norris, making vases is a process of remembrance, of summoning, visualising and solidifying memory. Optimism and discipline are foundational aspects of his work. So too are playf...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Silence
Located in Denton, TX
Earthenware with colored slips. Epoxy, acrylic paint. Cone 04 textured and satin glazes. Signed, titled, and dated in ink on bottom. Milnes served as Dean of the College of Visuals ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Earthenware, Slip, Glaze

Santiago Medina - INFINITY (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sculpture is made out of Outdoor Marine Italian Stainless Steel. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Loco 5/30
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

Materials

Bronze

Arctic Princess - contemporary, white, painted aluminum outdoor sculpture
By Rob Lorenson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Rob Lorenson has been creating masterful large abstract sculptures for public and private venues for more than thirty years. The American sculptor’s contemporary work plays with a fo...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Nymph and Goat" Modern Abstract Mythological Bronze and Marble Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract sculpture of a woman and goat by renowned artist Reuben Nakian. The work features a female nymph figure lying back as a goat figure approaches in Nakian's iconic bloc...
Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

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

Materials

Walnut

Bronze Sculpture 'O.T. III' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Patina
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Sculpture 'O.T. III' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Patina Numbered and signed artwork Limited edition of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Encased by Isabel Ritter - Contemporary wood carved sculpture
Located in DE
Hand carved sculpture by artist Isabel Ritter. Beautiful encased female sculpture. Stunning on a plinth or a shelf. About the Gallery: Folly & Muse was established in 2015 in London...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Aspiring Path by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Yellow Steel sculpture for Outdoors
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Aspiring Path Contemporary steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Stunning large artwork. Possible to put on a pedestal or directly on to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Heartland Blue - tall, abstract, painted stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Formidable and eye-catching, this outdoor sculpture is by Viktor Mitic known for his provocative contemporary artwork. This is one of a series of abstract ‘tower-like’ sculptures—eac...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eileen Braun delights in creating biomorphic or organic sculptural forms. Although they may look as though they're constructed of metal rods, they're actually created from rattan ree...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Aspiring Upwards by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Red Steel sculpture for Outdoors
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Aspiring Path Contemporary steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Stunning large artwork. Possible to put on a pedestal or directly on to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Ewe and Me (black) 13/500
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

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Epos II
Located in Cuernavaca, Morelos
Wood, window screen, plaster, joint compound, polymer and acrylic paint
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood, Acrylic, Polymer

Peeks, Mixed Media Sculpture
Located in Boston, MA
Peeks, Mixed Media Sculpture by Dutch artist Hans Van Meeuwen. Artist Commentary: The face peeking out between the boxes is on both sides. It peeks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Mixed Media, Cardboard

The Dance - 21st Century, Marble sculpture, Organic shapes, nature inspired
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Noemi Palacios expresses herself through form and matter, a medium through which she has found a deep understanding of her inner self. Her evocative pieces are inspired by the univer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Two Untitled Compositions
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Fumio Otani (Japanese, 1929-1995). Untitled and Untitled, ca, 1965. Cast and polished steel. Smaller composition measures 14.75 x 7.75 x 1.5 inches. Larger composition measures 16...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

John Van Alstine - Catapulta XVII, Sculpture 2010
Located in Greenwich, CT
riverstone, pigmented and sealed steel Stone and metal, usually granite or slate and found object steel are central in my sculpture. The interaction of these materials is a major fo...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Steel Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Rusted Steel sculpture for Outdoors
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Orbit Contemporary rusted steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Beautiful circle - sign for infinity. Stunning large artwork. Possible to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Some Caterpillars Stay Hollow, Contemporary Abstract Sculpture, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
Geometric Abstract Contemporary Metal Sculpture. 44"W x 44"H x 2", unframed Modern, Optical Illusion, Origami, Mixed Media, Handmade, Elegant, Sleek, Neutral, Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Silver Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary brass sculpture with silver base
Located in DE
Contemporary Minimal Silver polished stainless steel sculpture. It is a stunning polished stainless steel and makes for an elegant statement in any garden, lobby or private home. Ku...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Wall SCULPTURE Abstract Black Resine LED Light Contemporay Mareo Rodriguez
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plexiglass, Wood

Close to Heart 1 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Close to Heart Limited edition of 12 Mediums: old pine, steel, acrylic hand painted, oil CLOSE TO HEART - Collection Working on the series I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Steel Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Rusted sculpture for Outdoors
Located in DE
Contemporary rusted steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Beautiful circle - sign for infinity. Stunning large artwork. Possible to put on a pedestal or directly on t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Golden "Taurus" sculpture, made from bronze, by Gianfranco Meggiato
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kinetic Bronze sculpture Size US: 40 1/5 × 13 4/5 × 13 4/5 in Size Europe: 102 × 35 × 35 cm Edition 1/6
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Octopus-Green Patina-wildlife-bronze table top sculpture-modern-Contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of marine life with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Flight, Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leonardo Nierman, Mexican (1932 - 2023) - Flight, Year: 1973, Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signed and numbered, Edition: I/VI, Size: 10.6 x 23.6 x 9.6 in. (26.92 x 59.94 x 24.38 cm)
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Knot #14R 1/7
Located in Napa, CA
The sculptures of Damon Hyldreth appear both static and fluid, rigid and flexible, strong and smooth, effectively blurring the line between nature and structure. By crafting organic ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Marcus Centmayer - "Kinetic Series - The Pendulum 01/23" - sculpture
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Marcus Centmayer - "Kinetic Series - The Pendulum 01/23". "The Pendulum" kinetic sculpture made of steel, cut, welded, brushed. Using small iron (= railway fittings) that the artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Tribute To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Girl With Blue Ribbon Tribute To Picasso Signed near base "Omaggio A Picasso' or as a tribute to Picasso. Measures 16"H x 10"W x 7"D. Walter Furlan was born in 1931 in Chioggia, a s...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Work N° 4 of Kevin Cheng-Feng YU
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Work N° 4 by Kevin Cheng-Feng YU 1) Untitled 2) Cellular concrete, blue tape 3) Year of creation : 2020 4) 10X9,7X18,2cm 5) signed on the scotch tape 6) Unique copy 7) 1100 euros ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer

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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