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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
Aria (Blue)

Aria (Blue)

By Eric Johnson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Inspired by both art and science, Eric Johnson creates composite works of pigment, wood and resin that reference a kinship with other artists: to the sensuality of Brancusi, the arch...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Thrush
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Thrush

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Thrush

By Scott Troxel

Located in Paris, IDF

Artwork made by acrylic on birch, stain & satin lacquer finish Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Ar...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Birch, Lacquer

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco

By Scott Troxel

Located in Paris, IDF

Artwork made in 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 Othe...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Latex, Wood, Cedar, Wax

Figure with Hat
Figure with Hat

Figure with Hat

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract polychromed plaster bust of a figure with hat by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

0258 Serie Proyectual 15

0258 Serie Proyectual 15

By Pajaro Gomez

Located in Miami, FL

Pájaro Gómez relies on a minimal number of elements to achieve a maximum degree of tension in his glass, stainless steel, and wooden sculptures. Elegant yet dynamic, his sculptures display clean and delicate lines where different components intricately connect with each other and the environment. The result being a juxtaposition of sturdy and fragile, heavy and ethereal objects commanding attention. Gómez has received numerous awards and has been featured in many solo and collective exhibitions worldwide. He has also become increasingly involved with site-specific projects, recently installing large-scale outdoor sculptures...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Blue Curl
Blue Curl

Blue Curl

By Dennis Leri

Located in New York, NY

Painted welded steel. Abstract sculpture About the Artist: I create sculpture for indoor, outdoor, private and public spaces from various materials such as steel, copper and wood. ...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Inspired Reflection
Inspired Reflection

Inspired Reflection

Located in West Hollywood, CA

At first glance, “Silver Butterflies” may deceive the viewer, who might not immediately discern that the entire composition consists of meticulously crafted butterflies, each intrica...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Foil

TGL : contemporary modern abstract geometric sculpture
TGL : contemporary modern abstract geometric sculpture

TGL : contemporary modern abstract geometric sculpture

By Greg Chann

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

Materials

Steel

Gallant : large-scale steel sculpture
Gallant : large-scale steel sculpture

Gallant : large-scale steel sculpture

By Naomi Press

Located in New York, NY

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

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1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Quinquerimi with Blue
Quinquerimi with Blue

Quinquerimi with Blue

By Aurelio Torres

Located in New York, NY

Abstract Sculpture. Can be outside or inside. Materials are reclaimed lumber. About the Artist: Born in Montevideo, Uruguay to a family of artists, Aurelio was raised in New York City. His father, Horacio Torres, was an accomplished classically trained artist. Aurelio’s artistic training was in Barcelona, Spain, where he studied for several years with his uncle Augusto Torres, also a classically trained painter. Aurelio’s grandfather, was the acclaimed Modernist Master Joaquin Torres...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Eduardo Chavez “Chama” Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 1966
Eduardo Chavez “Chama” Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 1966

Eduardo Chavez “Chama” Abstract Bronze Sculpture, 1966

By Edward Arcenio Chavez

Located in Denver, CO

A refined mid-century abstract bronze sculpture by Eduardo (Edward Arcenio) Chavez (1917–1995), titled Chama and created circa 1966. Cast in bronze and presented on its original wooden base, the sculpture demonstrates Chavez’s sophisticated approach to organic form, abstraction and modernist design. The fluid, sculptural composition combines gently curved and angular forms into a balanced arrangement that changes character from every viewpoint. Its warm bronze surface and compact scale give the work an intimate yet commanding presence, making it particularly effective as a tabletop sculpture, desk sculpture or small-scale modernist centerpiece. Born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, Chavez was a versatile American artist whose career encompassed sculpture, mural painting, illustration, lithography and painting. He studied at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, where he worked with influential artists including Boardman Robinson and Frank Mechau. His early career included mural commissions throughout the American West before his service during World War II. After the war, Chavez and his wife, painter Jenne Magafan, became part of the vibrant postwar art community in Woodstock, New York. He went on to receive a Tiffany Grant in 1948, a Fulbright Award in 1951 and the Childe Hassam Award in 1953. He was also a member of the Woodstock Art Association, the National Academy of Design and the National Society of Mural Painters, and taught at the Art Students League of New York, Colorado College and Syracuse University. Chama is an especially appealing example of Chavez’s American modernist sculpture, bringing together his Southwestern background with the formal experimentation of mid-century American abstraction. Details: Bronze Original wooden base Titled Chama By Eduardo (Edward Arcenio) Chavez American, 1917–1995 Circa 1966 Height: 7 ¼ in. Width: 10 in. Depth: 3 ¼ in. Condition: Good An exceptional choice for collectors of Eduardo Chavez...

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1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

L'Escalier Sous La Table bronze wood steps

L'Escalier Sous La Table bronze wood steps

By Jean Adele Wolff

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

Materials

Bronze

Lost in the Stars
Lost in the Stars

Lost in the Stars

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful abstract expressionist three dimensional construction 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 construction consists of antique lithographs laid on board, including a shooting target sheet, and metal jacks, all presented on an antique celestial map...

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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Adhesive, Wood Panel

Her Kiss beautiful contemporary abstract sculpture gold
Her Kiss beautiful contemporary abstract sculpture gold

Her Kiss beautiful contemporary abstract sculpture gold

By Catherine Bohrman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Catherine Bohrman: The quiet encounter of two lovers kissing is captured in this wonderful cast bronze with a gold patina. The softness of the moment of her reach to him is captured...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

0195 Serie Nexo 2
0195 Serie Nexo 2

0195 Serie Nexo 2

By Pajaro Gomez

Located in Miami, FL

Pájaro Gómez 0207 Serie Atrapados NY, 2015 Stainless steel and cedar wood 43.30h x 65w x 7.90d in 109.98h x 165.10w x 20.07d cm

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Chrysalis"
"Chrysalis"

Catherine Bohrman"Chrysalis"

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

"Chrysalis"

By Catherine Bohrman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Catherine Bohrman's bronze sculptures encompass gestural form with figurative elements. Her international style has been noted to possess soft edges that belie the magnitude of their density. Her sculpture "Chrysalis" is a museum quality bronze...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

DEEP PURPLE metal wood cubist
DEEP PURPLE metal wood cubist

DEEP PURPLE metal wood cubist

By Camey McGilvray

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This wood and metal wall-sculpture is another in McGilvray's several depictions of heavenly bodies in the universe. In this artwork, a primary colored constellation is floating in a deep purple...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Straddle
Straddle

Catherine BohrmanStraddle

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Straddle

By Catherine Bohrman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Catherine Bohrman's bronze sculptures encompass gestural form with figurative elements. Her international style has been noted to possess soft edges that belie the magnitude of their...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Zephyr II
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Zephyr II

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Zephyr II

By Scott Troxel

Located in Paris, IDF

Zephyr Wood, paint, lacquer on MDF + birch on MDF with enamel & wax finish 24" x 24” x 1” Zephyr II is a mixed media wall sculpture. Made from oils on birch, wax, MDF and copper spray enamel. Finished with a hand waxed process. Zephyr II is a complex and sophisticated monochromatic piece which is minimalistic in nature, so the form, composition and the balance of the artwork trumps any definitive subject matter. With flowing Art Deco inspired lines and midcentury feel, Zephyr feels at once modern and retro. The bold copper background...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Citrus
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Citrus

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Citrus

By Scott Troxel

Located in Paris, IDF

Artwork made in birch on MDF with satin lacquer Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions across the United States, including The Other Art Fair in NYC, ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Acrylic, Birch

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco
American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Blanco

By Scott Troxel

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...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Latex, Wood, Cedar, Wax

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

Sorel Etrog "La Mer"
Sorel Etrog "La Mer"

Sorel Etrog "La Mer"

By Sorel Etrog

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sorel Etrog (1933 - 2014) is arguably Canada's most famous sculptor. His work can be found in numerous museum and private collections including the Tate, the AGO and LACMA. His pub...

Category

1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sea of Reds
Sea of Reds

Sea of Reds

Located in West Hollywood, CA

SEA OF REDS Aerosol on Canvas 40” x 30” ABOUT THE ARTWORK A convergence of predominant blues, compelling reds, and vibrant oranges. DUAL’s deft play of fine lines, spanning a divers...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas

Blue Dot
Blue Dot

Blue Dot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Acrylic, aerosol, tape and varnish on linen 48” x 23” ABOUT THE ARTWORK Blending artistic mediums, DUAL utilizes acrylic, aerosol, tape, and varnish to adorn a meticulously hand-cut ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic

Untitled I : abstract steel sculpture

Untitled I : 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

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.