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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
Miniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture
Miniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture

Miniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture

Located in Carballo, ES

Miniature wall sculpture created by Ruth Vidal, currently part of the "Côte à Côte" exhibition at the Vilaño de Camariñas Lighthouse, on the Galician Costa da Morte. The artist focus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Grand Chef (Abstract Sculpture)
Grand Chef (Abstract Sculpture)

Grand Chef (Abstract Sculpture)

Located in London, GB

Aluminum sheet, metal wire and acrylic - mobile "Limited edition of 3 1/3 Available on request- 3 week turnaround" Amaury Maillet is a self-taught art...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

John Van Alstine - Column 7-16, Sculpture 2016
John Van Alstine - Column 7-16, Sculpture 2016

John Van Alstine - Column 7-16, Sculpture 2016

By John Van Alstine

Located in Stamford, CT

Column 7-16, John Van Alstine. 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 ...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Steel

Abstract 3D wall sculpture "Wood Work" #1275, layered collage aesthetic w/ green
Abstract 3D wall sculpture "Wood Work" #1275, layered collage aesthetic w/ green

Abstract 3D wall sculpture "Wood Work" #1275, layered collage aesthetic w/ green

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This is an abstract 3D wall sculpture in wood, acrylic, rope, and ink. it is from artist Paul Cava's "Wood Work" series, which applies the collage aesthetic he has incorporated into ...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Jute

"Spray"
"Spray"

"Spray"

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A sculptor of kinetic objects, many of them with mazes of thin rods that appear brush like, Harry Bertoia was born in San Lorenzo, Italy, and came to America in 1930. In 1936, he stu...

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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture
The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Chris Hill

Located in Chicago, IL

This dynamic wall sculpture is created from sheets of steel, welded together in an abstract geometric pattern. Muted shades of blue, grey, purple and green dominate and are balanced by softer hues. While the work adheres to a rigid, rational geometry, this sculptures suggest lyrical movement, apparent weightlessness and improvisation as the title suggests. Chris Hill The Path welded steel, acrylic paint 28h x 15.75w x 2d in 71.12h x 40.01w x 5.08d cm CHI018 Chris Hill is a Santa Fe based sculptor. Chris was born in Port Arthur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

#203
#203

#203

Located in Dallas, TX

cold rolled steel, powdered coated Granny Smith green wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Lost & Found 2/9

Lost & Found 2/9

By JD Hansen

Located in Napa, CA

jd Hansen creates art that explores the tension and balance between vulnerability and strength through the human and animal form. Her sculptures examine the intricacies of human psyc...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hyperrealistic wall sculpture, crossing borders, political art, brick concrete
Hyperrealistic wall sculpture, crossing borders, political art, brick concrete

Hyperrealistic wall sculpture, crossing borders, political art, brick concrete

Located in Carballo, ES

Miniature wall sculpture created by Ruth Vidal, currently part of the "Côte à Côte" exhibition at the Vilaño de Camariñas Lighthouse, on the Galician Costa da Morte. The artist focus...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Blue Venice vase
Blue Venice vase

Blue Venice vase

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Blue Venice vase", original handmade clay vase, original home decor., unique artwork - 14" x 9" x 9" Hand-painted ceramic household decorative vas...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cujam', 1993 by David Ruth
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cujam', 1993 by David Ruth

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cujam', 1993 by David Ruth

By David Ruth

Located in Oakland, CA

'Cujam' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. This part of the series was inspired by astronomy and the distant galaxies and ...

Category

1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Cumulus VI Revisited - figurative, contemporary, stainless steel sculpture
Cumulus VI Revisited - figurative, contemporary, stainless steel sculpture

Cumulus VI Revisited - figurative, contemporary, stainless steel sculpture

By Ania Biczysko

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary outdoor sculpture is forged from stainless steel to resemble clouds. In this elegant sculpture by Ania Biczysko, fine ribbons of stainless steel overlap in circles forming a cloud-like structure mounted on a tripod stand. When viewed from all sides, the sky is reflected in the luminescent quality of the highly polished steel. "Clouds for me represent reaching out for hopes and dreams. They appear in ever-changing shapes and light however elusive and untouchable, we find them present in our everyday lives. Like our dreams, they guide us to something bigger and allude to an idea of pure beauty." Ania Biczysko Ania Biczysko obtained a master’s degree in sculpture from the Fine Art Academy in Gdansk, Poland. Over the years, she has received many public exhibitions and commissions within...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ragisména series White M9, Abstract Wall Sculpture
Ragisména series White M9, Abstract Wall Sculpture

Ragisména series White M9, Abstract Wall Sculpture

Located in Miami Beach, FL

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

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Plaster

Ampersand
Ampersand

Stephanie LanterAmpersand, 2020

$2,250Sale Price|37% Off

Ampersand

By Stephanie Lanter

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Stephanie Lanter Title : "Ampersand" Materials : Porcelain, glaze, stoneware Date : 2020 Dimensions : 15" x 9.5" x 6" Description : Manually ...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Luster, Porcelain, Slip, Glaze, Underglaze, Stoneware

Triumph
Triumph

John HenryTriumph, 2000

$220,000Sale Price|21% Off

Triumph

By John Henry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

15 feet X 8 feet X 5 feet Machined aluminum John Raymond Henry (1943-2022) is an internationally renowned sculptor. Since 1971, Henry produced many...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Tikei', 2013 by David Ruth
Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Tikei', 2013 by David Ruth

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Tikei', 2013 by David Ruth

By David Ruth

Located in Oakland, CA

'Tikei' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. Trails are ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

#53
#53

#53

Located in Dallas, TX

cold rolled steel wall sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Twisting the Sinew of My Heart
Twisting the Sinew of My Heart

Twisting the Sinew of My Heart

Located in New York, NY

In addition to Susan Lisbin's practice as a painter, she is a very active ceramicist. To create this sculpture, Lisbin experimented with folding layers over layer of ceramic before i...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Trois mandolines
Trois mandolines

Trois mandolines

By Arman

Located in PARIS, FR

This exceptional bronze table by Arman transforms musical instruments into functional sculpture. Composed of three mandolins cast in bronze and fused into the structure, the piece ex...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Peaceful

Peaceful

By Eileen Braun

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...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Rubber, Mixed Media

Julius Schmidt "Geometrics" Iron Casting Abstract Sculpture Signed
Julius Schmidt "Geometrics" Iron Casting Abstract Sculpture Signed

Julius Schmidt "Geometrics" Iron Casting Abstract Sculpture Signed

By Julius Schmidt

Located in Detroit, MI

Schmidt mainly worked in cast iron and bronze. This work reflects the influences of ancient cultures, natural forms, and the machinery of the modern age. Synthesizing these elements,...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Fluctuation - Large Organic Nature Inspired Modernist Abstract Sculpture
Fluctuation - Large Organic Nature Inspired Modernist Abstract Sculpture

Fluctuation - Large Organic Nature Inspired Modernist Abstract Sculpture

By Jacob Burmood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original sculpture is created in cold-cast aluminum, which interacts beautifully with its environment and reflects light in nuanced ways. Because of the reflective surface of aluminum, the sculpture takes on different appearances depending on the lighting conditions: In bright lighting, the sculpture appears more vibrant and silver-toned, showcasing its lustrous finish and fluid contours. The high contrast highlights every curve and swirl, giving it a striking, almost glowing presence. In softer or dimmer light, the tones become more muted and subtle. The sculpture takes on a pewter-like appearance, with deeper shadows and a more understated elegance. This makes it a perfect fit for a variety of settings, adapting to its surroundings and changing mood with the light. The sculpture’s color and finish are consistent; the perceived changes are purely the result of lighting. The color variations in the photos are a testament to the material’s responsiveness to light. If you’re placing it in a room with changing daylight or adjustable lighting, you’ll enjoy how it shifts throughout the day, almost like a living piece of art. Jacob Burmood creates undulating abstract cold cast aluminum sculptures, intuitively redefining aesthetic shapes and visual perceptions. His sculptures draw connections between nature-inspired, organically composed objects, rejecting the rigid structure of geometric abstraction in favor of harmonious compositions that seem to move before the eye. This original cold-cast aluminum sculpture is 26 inches tall by 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. The sculpture Burmood's artworks are inspired by modernist and bio-morphic sculpture...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Double Diddle Phlebotomy Movement #13", Layered Paper and Drawing
"Double Diddle Phlebotomy Movement #13", Layered Paper and Drawing

"Double Diddle Phlebotomy Movement #13", Layered Paper and Drawing

By Charles Clary

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Original hand-cut paper and ink on illustration board layered paper sculpture by Charles Clary measuring 15"h x 9"w. This piece ships in the pictured black frame. Charles Clary was...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Ink, Illustration Board

Forces of Nature 20  - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting
Forces of Nature 20  - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting

Forces of Nature 20 - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting

By Len Klikunas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Len Klikunas paints minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. The Blocks series is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and scu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media

Layered Cube Votive Sculpture (sand), pastel, geometric, earthy, candle holder
Layered Cube Votive Sculpture (sand), pastel, geometric, earthy, candle holder

Layered Cube Votive Sculpture (sand), pastel, geometric, earthy, candle holder

By Dena Paige Fischer

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Biomorphic yet industrial style to Dena Paige Fischer's sculptural votive candle holder. The stacked cubes are painted and smooth, piled upon one another into a column, or as the artist calls it, a totem. The pastel painted plaster in peach and lavender looks almost soft. The piece is smooth and the bold navy blue, taupe and marigold yellow paint embellish the abstract geometric design. This sculptural votive candle holder is a functional and decorative tabletop art...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Polyurethane, Plaster

Softening

Softening

By Eileen Braun

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...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Rubber, Mixed Media

Converge

Converge

By Greg Joubert

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Hand carved aspen wood sculpture torched burnished and painted Greg Joubert was born in 1977 and raised in the seaside New England town of Hingham, Massachusetts. Joubert gained hi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Black Crush - Black Ceramic Porcelain Vase
Black Crush - Black Ceramic Porcelain Vase

Black Crush - Black Ceramic Porcelain Vase

Located in East Quogue, NY

"Black Crush" Porcelain sculptural vase with black satin glaze. Size: 11.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 Porcelain, ceramic, ceramic sculpture, functional sculpture, functional vessel, vessel, cerami...

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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Cobalt Gold Aventurine Footed Vase Sculpture
Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Cobalt Gold Aventurine Footed Vase Sculpture

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Cobalt Gold Aventurine Footed Vase Sculpture

By Livio Seguso

Located in Surfside, FL

Seguso Viro Murano Hand signed underneath. Dimensions: vase measures approximately 16" tall and 8.75" across the widest area. Good-quality Seguso Murano (probably 1980's or 1990s,...

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Zia Rising - Geometric Steel Sculpture, Welded Steel, Hand Painted Acrylic
Zia Rising - Geometric Steel Sculpture, Welded Steel, Hand Painted Acrylic

Zia Rising - Geometric Steel Sculpture, Welded Steel, Hand Painted Acrylic

By Chris Hill

Located in Chicago, IL

This dynamic table sized sculpture is created from sheets of steel welded together in an abstract geometric pattern. While the work adheres to a rigid, rational geometry, this sculptures suggest lyrical movement, apparent weightlessness and improvisation as the title suggests. Chris Hill Zia Rising welded steel, acrylic paint 14.50h x 13w x 5d in 36.83h x 33.02w x 12.70d cm CHI022 Chris Hill is a Santa Fe based sculptor. Chris was born in Port Arthur, Texas but grew up in small town North Mississippi. He began welding at age 18 at the Tennessee Valley Authority...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Reclining Female Nude / - Original body landscape -
Reclining Female Nude / - Original body landscape -

Reclining Female Nude / - Original body landscape -

Located in Berlin, DE

Karl Josef Dierkes (1924 Dalhausen - 2008 ibid.), Reclining Female Nude, circa 1960. Bronze 26.5 cm (length), x 11 cm (height) x 7 cm (depth), signed “K.[arl] J.[osef] Dierkes” on th...

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1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist
Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist

Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist

By Richard J. Watson

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This is a two-part wall mounted painting / sculpture this integrates found objects and photographs into an acrylic painting on the top, and a wooden shelf with bullet casings and coins below. This is a conceptual, abstract work of art that is a powerful homage to lives lost through calculated gun violence in American cites. signed by the artist. PROVENANCE: Exhibited in "Portals + Revelations: Richard J. Watson," the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Oct 2021 - Mar 2022. "Most of my works are supported by memories of the past and suggested realities. Issues of social politics, ancestral references, and astral projections are presented with fragmented elements...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Panel, Found Objects, Mixed Media

Memento Morididdle Movement #111: Abstract Mixed Media Sculpture
Memento Morididdle Movement #111: Abstract Mixed Media Sculpture

Memento Morididdle Movement #111: Abstract Mixed Media Sculpture

By Charles Clary

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Memento Morididdle Movement #111" is an original hand-cut paper sculpture in a found frame by Charles Clary. This piece measures 13in x 15in x 3.5in. Bio // Charles Clary was born...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

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.