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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
Smoky White Lava Glaze Abstract Vase Sculpture
Smoky White Lava Glaze Abstract Vase Sculpture

Smoky White Lava Glaze Abstract Vase Sculpture

By Adrienne Fierman

Located in East Quogue, NY

Smoky White Lava Glaze Abstract Vessel Vase Dimensions: 18 H × 9 W × 9 D Medium: Glazed stoneware, lava glaze, oxide wash, multiple firings Adrienne Fierman’s work embodies the medi...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wall SCULPTURE Abstract Black Resine LED Light Contemporay Mareo Rodriguez
Wall SCULPTURE Abstract Black Resine LED Light Contemporay Mareo Rodriguez

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, Fiberglass, LED Light

Yasu - Burnt Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
Yasu - Burnt Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova

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

Materials

Steel

Don Frost - Idyll, Sculpture 2022

Don Frost - Idyll, Sculpture 2022

By Don Frost

Located in Stamford, CT

Fiberglass / Carbon Fibre Impregnated With Catalysed Polyester Resin Graphite Filled Acrylic Laquor On Filled Polyester Resin Base "Don Frost, sculptor, creator of completely unique...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer, Acrylic Polymer, Graphite

Don Frost - Wren, Sculpture 2022

Don Frost - Wren, Sculpture 2022

By Don Frost

Located in Stamford, CT

Fiberglass / Carbon Fibre Impregnated With Catalysed Polyester Resin Graphite Filled Acrylic Laquor On Filled Polyester Resin Base "Don Frost, sculptor, creator of completely unique...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer, Acrylic Polymer, Graphite

Union Leader
Union Leader

Union Leader

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This three piece assemblage includes a Union Leader tobacco can...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects

Sezione Aurea-C1 by Mattia Bosco - Abstract sculpture, marble, gold leaf
Sezione Aurea-C1 by Mattia Bosco - Abstract sculpture, marble, gold leaf

Sezione Aurea-C1 by Mattia Bosco - Abstract sculpture, marble, gold leaf

Located in Paris, FR

Sezione Aurea-C1 is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of Palissandro marble and gold leaf, dimensions are 270 × 100 × 52 cm (106.3 × 39.3...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Composition 6

Composition 6

By Koji Takei

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Koji Takei works reference synthetic cubism in the most literal of senses. In cubist artworks, the objects are broken up, analyzed and re-assembled in abstracted form. These pieces...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Golden Orbit Contemporary Aluminum  sculpture for Outdoors
Golden Orbit Contemporary Aluminum  sculpture for Outdoors

Golden Orbit Contemporary Aluminum sculpture for Outdoors

By Kuno Vollet

Located in DE

Very large Contemporary powder coated aluminum sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Beautiful spiral dancing and intertwining. This is a large scale outdoor or indoor scul...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Light-Glyph 50 (Rose Gold)
Light-Glyph 50 (Rose Gold)

Light-Glyph 50 (Rose Gold)

By Casper Brindle

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 ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Pigment

Organic Rhythm III - Tall white ceramic vessel sculpture
Organic Rhythm III - Tall white ceramic vessel sculpture

Organic Rhythm III - Tall white ceramic vessel sculpture

Located in East Quogue, NY

Elegant tall hand-coiled and pinched white ceramic sculpture vessel by Jessamyn Go. Jessamyn Go's work is deeply rooted in the visceral, meditative experience of working with clay. ...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Untitled III : abstract steel sculpture
Untitled III : abstract steel sculpture

Untitled III : 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 ...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

White and Green & Blue, Expanded Metal Tile, Diptych. Wall Sculpture
White and Green & Blue, Expanded Metal Tile, Diptych. Wall Sculpture

White and Green & Blue, Expanded Metal Tile, Diptych. Wall Sculpture

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The panel paintings "Expanded Metal Tile Paintings" are the closest to the classic art of painting. Firstly glaze is applied by roller brush and a piece of expanded metal onto a bloc...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Welded Abstract Expressionist Sculpture
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Welded Abstract Expressionist Sculpture

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Welded Abstract Expressionist Sculpture

Located in Surfside, FL

Neo-Dada Abstract Sculpture: Assemblages In contrast, abstract sculpture followed a slightly different course. Rather than focusing on non-figurative subject matter, it concentrated...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Forces of Nature 4  - Sculptural Abstract Minimalist Textural Artwork on Canvas
Forces of Nature 4  - Sculptural Abstract Minimalist Textural Artwork on Canvas

Forces of Nature 4 - Sculptural Abstract Minimalist Textural Artwork on Canvas

By Len Klikunas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Len Klikunas creates sculptural minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His original artwork is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Lulo 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova, Yakisugi technique
Lulo 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova, Yakisugi technique

Lulo 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova, Yakisugi technique

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Lulo 2 Limited edition of 12 Dimensions : H. 89 cm x D. 27 cm Mediums: Ash, oil, brass Japanese technique Yakisugi LULO - Collection Climbing. Both word and action are ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Light-Glyph (bblue)
Light-Glyph (bblue)

Light-Glyph (bblue)

By Casper Brindle

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. The color is muted and light diffused through frosted surf...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Pigment

"Smile 2.0" Abstract Sculpture, Textile & Wood, Handmade, 30x18 cm
"Smile 2.0" Abstract Sculpture, Textile & Wood, Handmade, 30x18 cm

"Smile 2.0" Abstract Sculpture, Textile & Wood, Handmade, 30x18 cm

Located in Zofingen, AG

This series of sculptures is called Emotional States. It was created in 2023 in Kyiv (Ukraine). I lived and worked all year in my hometown in the middle of a Big war. I experienced a...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood, Acrylic

"Organic Rhythm II" - Tall contemporary ceramic vase sculpture
"Organic Rhythm II" - Tall contemporary ceramic vase sculpture

"Organic Rhythm II" - Tall contemporary ceramic vase sculpture

Located in East Quogue, NY

Hand-coiled and pinched tall ceramic sculpture vessel by Jessamyn Go. Jessamyn Go's work is deeply rooted in the visceral, meditative experience of working with clay. Drawn to the t...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Ragisména series Black, Abstract Sculpture
Ragisména series Black, Abstract Sculpture

Ragisména series Black, Abstract Sculpture

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The Ragisména series, which in Greek means cracked, has its materiality manifested through the desire to recreate and make feelings, memories and mythology tangible in the physical w...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Ink

Veil VIII
Veil VIII

Veil VIII

By Casper Brindle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The Veils introduce Brindle’s newest series, where diaphanous washes of color float on elegantly suspended sheets of acrylic. Painted in layers from the back of these sleek, crystall...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Automotive Paint, Acrylic

Out West 4
Out West 4

Out West 4

By Richard Taylor

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Out West 4 is from a series of wall sculptures inspired by the open spaces of sky and landscape of the American West. The landscape is abstracted to painterly and geometric forms and...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Machet 1, Abstract Sculpture
Machet 1, Abstract Sculpture

Machet 1, Abstract Sculpture

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The Ragisména series, which in Greek means cracked, has its materiality manifested through the desire to recreate and make feelings, memories and mythology tangible in the physical w...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Light Glyph VFSV
Light Glyph VFSV

Light Glyph VFSV

By Casper Brindle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Light-Glyphs, a range of colors illuminate the interior of translucent sculptural boxes. The color is muted and light diffused through frosted surfaces. At center, a thin blade of co...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Pigment

Punta 1 by Mattia Bosco - Abstract sculpture, black marble, rock
Punta 1 by Mattia Bosco - Abstract sculpture, black marble, rock

Punta 1 by Mattia Bosco - Abstract sculpture, black marble, rock

Located in Paris, FR

Punta 1 is a sculpture made of Black Palissandro marble by Italian contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of black Palissandro marble, dimensions are 113 × 78 × 37 ...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Untitled XIII : abstract steel sculpture

Untitled XIII : abstract steel sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Abstract steel sculpture by Naomi Press. Signed with initials. Naomi Press is a female abstract sculptor, who was one of the very few women working in large scale with steel in the ...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Al 4 Blocks Aluminum Sculpture, Abstract Geometric, 2008, Unframed
Al 4 Blocks Aluminum Sculpture, Abstract Geometric, 2008, Unframed

Al 4 Blocks Aluminum Sculpture, Abstract Geometric, 2008, Unframed

By Carl Andre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Carl Andre Al 4 Blocks aluminum, in 4 parts Each 2 x 7 5/8 x 4 in. (5.1 x 19.4 x 10.2 cm.), overall 2 x 15 1/4 x 8 inches (5.1 x 38.7 x 20.3 cm.) Executed in 2008, this work is accom...

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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Ut Tenebras" Dimensional Geode Motif Wall-Hanging Sculpture
"Ut Tenebras" Dimensional Geode Motif Wall-Hanging Sculpture

"Ut Tenebras" Dimensional Geode Motif Wall-Hanging Sculpture

By Paige Smith (A Common Name)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Ut Tenebras" is an original sculptural work in a painted wooden frame by Paige Smith (A Common Name). The piece is solid resin dyed and cast by the artist and measures 18in x 12in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Silicone, Wood

Stirring Within Light Gray Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture
Stirring Within Light Gray Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture

Stirring Within Light Gray Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture

By Zammy Migdal

Located in Miami, FL

From the newest original works by Zammy Migdal, these wall objects hang as sculpture on the wall, each one unique, forming its own fluid story. This light gray work is from a series...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vacuum Horizontal Light-Glyph (Silver)
Vacuum Horizontal Light-Glyph (Silver)

Vacuum Horizontal Light-Glyph (Silver)

By Casper Brindle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

With Light Glyphs, Casper Brindle presents two new bodies of work, each involving dramatic investigations into light, color and perspective. The results are poetic, sensual and spat...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Pigment

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.