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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
Blue Expanded Metal Tile Sculpture, Abstract, Raku Fired
Blue Expanded Metal Tile Sculpture, Abstract, Raku Fired

Blue Expanded Metal Tile Sculpture, Abstract, Raku Fired

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...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

CC 102 - Blue green abstract geometric 3D wall circular sculpture
CC 102 - Blue green abstract geometric 3D wall circular sculpture

CC 102 - Blue green abstract geometric 3D wall circular sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Anna Kruhelska is a visual artist and architect working across fields of art and design. She creates abstract, three-dimensional paper wall reliefs that startle in their intricacy an...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plywood, Acrylic

Blue Boy
Blue Boy

Blue Boy

By Billy Criswell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Criswell's dimensional wall sculpture emerged from a study of spatial organization by arranging basic, repetitive shapes into a harmonious balance, while exploring the concept of sim...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint, Wood Panel

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...

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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Joel Froment, S, blue square, 2007, acrylic on composite material
Joel Froment, S, blue square, 2007, acrylic on composite material

Joel Froment, S, blue square, 2007, acrylic on composite material

Located in PARIS, FR

Joël FROMENT (1938-2023) S, blue square, 2007 Acrylic on composite material Signed on the base, signed and dated on the back Height : 30 cm a very few minor stains on the base (visib...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Other Medium

Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture
Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture

Lapis - 3D small contemporary blue abstract round mural sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

Abstract Serpentine Stone Sculpture by G. Krueger
Abstract Serpentine Stone Sculpture by G. Krueger

Abstract Serpentine Stone Sculpture by G. Krueger

Located in Soquel, CA

Organic abstract sculpture by G. Krueger. The Serpentine stone has gorgeous earth-toned green, yellow, and orange hues, sculpted into a flowing shape in the style of Herman Miller Sc...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Art in motion n°2
Art in motion n°2

Art in motion n°2

By Gilbert Pauli

Located in Geneva, CH

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Azure

Azure

By Troy Pillow

Located in Napa, CA

Troy Pillow’s latest sculpture, titled “Azure,” is a striking piece that showcases his signature blend of elegance and innovation. Crafted from painted stainless steel, “Azure” stand...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Blue Drifter 5

Blue Drifter 5

By Lizzie Scott

Located in Dallas, TX

Flashe on muslin with quilt batting, silk, metallic scrim & nylon netting

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Muslin, Paint

Large Biomorphic Abstract Bronze Sculpture Phoebe Adams Wall Hanging
Large Biomorphic Abstract Bronze Sculpture Phoebe Adams Wall Hanging

Large Biomorphic Abstract Bronze Sculpture Phoebe Adams Wall Hanging

Located in Surfside, FL

"What Remains" Cast bronze with patina, 1985. Cast at Johnson Atelier, Hamilton NJ Exhibited at Guggenheim Museum 1985 Provenance: Sold through Grace Borgenicht Gallery, NY The second photo is the picture in the catalogue. I received it from the artist. I do not have the catalogue available. Studio handcrafted solid cast bronze Biomorphic shell wall sculpture. Abstract exoskeleton theme. This is a corner piece as can be seen in the catalogue photo (we do not have the catalogue). To be mounted on left side wall of corner, piece reached across to right side across corner (as per artists instructions). Phoebe Adams...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wall Stack IV : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Wall Stack IV : 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...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Antique Italian Mirrored Obelisks
Pair of Antique Italian Mirrored Obelisks

Pair of Antique Italian Mirrored Obelisks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of 19th Century neoclassical Italian obelisks clad in mirrored sections with etched floral designs now oxidized to perfection with the expected imperfections. Presented...

Category

Late 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mirror

Abstract Figure, Unique White Marble Sculpture by Mario DeNoto
Abstract Figure, Unique White Marble Sculpture by Mario DeNoto

Abstract Figure, Unique White Marble Sculpture by Mario DeNoto

By Mario DeNoto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A white marble sculpture by Mario DeNoto. A modern abstract figure of subtly human-like features and slight gray veining. Artist: Mario DeNoto Title: Abstract Figure Medium: White...

Category

1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mid March Bloom, pink, orange, green, textile, floral, texture
Mid March Bloom, pink, orange, green, textile, floral, texture

Mid March Bloom, pink, orange, green, textile, floral, texture

Located in New York, NY

Silk, wool, and thread Padma Rajendran was born in Klang, Malaysia. She studied at Bryn Mawr College and received her M.F.A. from Rhode Island School of Design. She has exhibited at...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Textile

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

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

Layered Cube Votive Sculpture (sky), 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 one with a natural cleave, piled upon one another into a column, or as the artist calls it, a totem. The pastel painted plaster in lavender and pale yellow looks almost soft. The piece is smooth and the bold navy blue and taupe paint embellish the abstract geometric design. This sculptural votive candle holder is a functional and decorative tabletop art...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint, Polyurethane

Art in motion n°1
Art in motion n°1

Art in motion n°1

By Gilbert Pauli

Located in Geneva, CH

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Ernest Trova, Falling Man, Limited Edition 1969 PACE Gallery silkscreen poster

Ernest Trova, Falling Man, Limited Edition 1969 PACE Gallery silkscreen poster

By Ernest Tino Trova

Located in New York, NY

Ernest Tino Trova Limited Edition of 2000 Silkscreen on heavy art paper Unframed This exclusive poster, created by renowned American artist Ernest Trova as an edition for Pace Columbus, is a testament to his profound influence in contemporary art and his longstanding association with Pace Gallery...

Category

1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

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 ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Steel

Danielle Bodine "Medusa Tree" Mixed Media, Abstract Free Form Signed
Danielle Bodine "Medusa Tree" Mixed Media, Abstract Free Form Signed

Danielle Bodine "Medusa Tree" Mixed Media, Abstract Free Form Signed

Located in Detroit, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Medusa Tree" is a free-flowing sculpture of cane that suggests a figure either emerging from or descending into a tangle of twisting lines. Several parts are painted red or blue or stripped that gives a contrast to the black structure and a spark of energy shooting forth. This piece seems experimental from her more conservative pieces that can be easily identified as basketry, paper forms and shaped objects. Danielle Bodine...

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1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Jackson Pollock Bearbrick 400%  (Jackson Pollock BE@RBRICK)
Jackson Pollock Bearbrick 400%  (Jackson Pollock BE@RBRICK)

Jackson Pollock Bearbrick 400% (Jackson Pollock BE@RBRICK)

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jackson Pollock 400% & 100% Bearbrick Vinyl Figure (set of 2): A rare highly collectible Bearbrick Jackson Pollock statue piece, splattered from head to toe in Pollock’s signature a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

All That Jazz XXI / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in
All That Jazz XXI / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in

All That Jazz XXI / ceramic wall sculpture - cream, white, neutral 36 x 36 in

By Jane B. Grimm

Located in Burlingame, CA

Minimal Abstract Ceramic 36 x 36 inch wall sculpture in glossy and matte white ceramic tiles that are mounted to a white wood panel. A neutral work showcasing an "X" in matte white s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Little Eden Italy 1980 Annamaria Gelmi  Oxidized Rust Metal Sculpture
Little Eden Italy 1980 Annamaria Gelmi  Oxidized Rust Metal Sculpture

Little Eden Italy 1980 Annamaria Gelmi Oxidized Rust Metal Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

This sculpture is a multiple 1 piece of 50 realized in 1980 by the Italian artist Annamaria Gelmi. All the pieces are numbered and signed by the artist and completed by the Certificate of the artist and the Editor who made the artworks. The iron oxidized rust sculpture...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

Big Traces Italy 1985 Multiple Polished Pewter
Big Traces Italy 1985 Multiple Polished Pewter

Big Traces Italy 1985 Multiple Polished Pewter

Located in Brescia, IT

Walter Valentini was born in Pergola, Italy in 1928. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan. He takes part to Exhibitions in Italy, Europe and Usa. In 1982 he gains the 1st Prize at the Bienneal of Ibiza. This was one of the Prize he won all over the world. This is a multiple of 300. Numbered and signed. Polished pewter...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1974 Ugo La Pietra Ad Arte Red Bronze Abstract Sculpture
1974 Ugo La Pietra Ad Arte Red Bronze Abstract Sculpture

1974 Ugo La Pietra Ad Arte Red Bronze Abstract Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

This artwork is a multiples limited not numbered specimens created by the Italian artist Ugo La Pietra, a well known Internationally artist. Ugo La Pietra was born in Bussi Sul Tir...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

White Burst 2 - 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam
White Burst 2 - 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam

White Burst 2 - 3D organic feel contemporary abstract mural sculpture in foam

Located in New York, NY

Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Foam, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

"I Like Options" Textured Abstract Painting
"I Like Options" Textured Abstract Painting

"I Like Options" Textured Abstract Painting

By Teodora Guererra

Located in Westport, CT

This abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a teal, pink, and white palette. The artist layers thick strokes of paint using a palette knife in broad, horizontal sweeping stro...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Multicolored ceramic urn blue and orange by Heidi Hartmann
Multicolored ceramic urn blue and orange by Heidi Hartmann

Multicolored ceramic urn blue and orange by Heidi Hartmann

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This ceramic vase-like urn with a little golden ball on top is a unique piece handcrafted with care and passion. This beautiful memorial artwork combines aesthetic beauty with deep s...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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.