The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
Find a collection of modern paintings, sculptures, prints and other fine art on 1stDibs.
Jug Sculpture in Painted Terracotta, Modern Style, 1960s, Unframed
Located in Roma, IT
Painted Terracotta sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Fair condition, with some minor chips on base and cracks.
Terracotta
Large Metal Elephant Wall Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold one of a kind elephant wall sculpture hand crafted in metals with a stylized assemblage form decorated with paint in eccentric colorful floral designs.
Metal
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Totem in Blues
Located in Carmel, CA
Cool colors and fun inventive faces are the essence of this totem
Ceramic
"Pinwheel" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -wood, pink, monochrome, magenta, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Pinwheel is a modern and refined minimalist wall sculpture made from washed birch panels and mounted on a metallic backer. It is finished with semi-gloss lacquer. Pinwheel is a monoc...
Wood, Birch, Paint
French Painted Maquette for Sculpture Judaica Klezmer Musician
By Mane Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
Mane-Katz (1894-1962) maquette plaster relief for bronze sculpture. (it is made from sort of composite material and then painted or colored from the casting. there is no foundry mar...
Plaster, Paint
Visage de femme (Woman's Face), 1953
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage de femme (Woman's Face), 1953 is a vibrantly colored pitcher decorated with contrasting saturated greens against chestnut ...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Glaze, Engraving
"FRIDA'S WEDDING" FRIDA KAHLO BRONZE SCULPTURE
Located in San Antonio, TX
John Bennett (Born 1952) Fredericksburg, Texas Artist Image Size: 26 tall x 12 x 8 Medium: Bronze Sculpture "Frida's Wedding" Frida Kahlo John Bennett (Born 1952) John Bennett was de...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Two Women
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Lohman studied at John Herron Art Institute, and Cranbrook and Yale for graduate work. Assisted Carl Milles at Cranbrook Academy before becoming Director of Fine Arts there from 1947...
Wood
$1,250
"Flashe" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, red, orange, mcm, modernist, wood
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flashe" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
Wood, Paint
$3,800
"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka I" is the first piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte metallic champagne finish made from automotive enamel. The result is a stu...
Enamel
"Tonka II" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, cream, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka II" is the second piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka I features a matte off-white finish made from high end automotive enamel. The result is a ...
Enamel
$3,800
"Tonka III" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, grey, blue, metallic, red, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka III" is the last piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka III features a matte metallic gunmetal (Blue steel) finish made from automotive enamel. The...
Enamel
$1,500
"Reef Club" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Reef Club" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable a...
Steel
"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Solar Trees is a modern abstract three piece wall...
Wood, Birch, Paint
$2,600
"ChocolateOchre" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, white, orange, brown, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"ChocolateOchre" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. "ChocolateOchre" is part of my "Small Pops" S...
Wood, Paint
Service Poisson Plate R (“Fish” Service Plate)
Located in Palo Alto, CA
A whimsical fish sits placidly in the center of Pablo Picasso ceramic Service Poisson Plate R (“Fish” Service Plate), 1947 A.R. 3. A sweeping blue back and a orange belly make up the...
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
Monumental Italian Rationalist Marble Sculptures of Young Athletes
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental pair of sculptures in "Bardiglio" marble represent Greek Athletes figure , on a cylindrical base . Exaltation of the male strength and beauty, inspired by the trend i...
Marble
Iphigenie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques LE BESCOND (born in CAEN in 1945) was young when he started to sculpture. He was particularly fond of wood. His encounter with a craftsman w...
Bronze
$3,750
Glacial, Abstract 3D Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, modern design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 20224 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Glacial, Size: 37" x 17" x 4'' inch, 91...
Metal
Large Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Leopard
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic gilt brass leopard sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Brass
Pablo Picasso 'Frise gravée' Unique Plaster Mould
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Frise gravée (Unique) Unique plaster mould. Used in the creation of editioned ceramics at the Madoura studio in Vallauris, plaster moulds like this one we...
Ceramic
"Spomenik" Wall Sculpture geometric, Brutalism, architectural, wood, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Spomenik" is a wood wall sculpture. Made for repurposed oak, mahogany, walnut, leather, suede and brass tacks, the piece has an overtly architectural feel. Inspired by brutalist mo...
Wood, Paint
Art Decò Lenci Style Modern Italian Ceramic and Mosaic
Located in Roma, IT
Lenci Style Modern Italian Ceramic and Mosaic Beautiful multicolored sculpture attributed to the Lenci factory Faenza ceramic mosaic Moving inscription with dedication on the back in Italian “In the uncertain moments of your life, always turn to her; you will be heard. Memory Pina” 19\2\1941 Original white lacquered wooden frame. This artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important European private collection Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome Civil Courts. Our company has been present on this platform for many years, with numerous sales made and just as many excellent reviews received that you can under our Furniture account. Lenci doll...
Mosaic
"Metro" Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Metro" is a captivating wall sculpture that brings modernist design to life. Expertly crafted from solid poplar wood, this piece showcases a sophisticated interplay of cream, black,...
Wood, Paint
Israeli Mod Arts & Crafts Copper Sculpture Bookends Bezalel Schatz Yaad Studio
By Bezalel Schatz
Located in Surfside, FL
Bezalel Schatz, (1912-1978), Yaad Studio Workshop Mid century modern The standing part is 6 X 5 inches. The copper sheet is 10 X 5 inches each. This is for a pair. they are copper w...
Copper
Female Figure-Bronze Sculpture Ed. 1/6
Located in Zug, CH
Hermann Rastorfer was a draftsman, painter, sculptor, illustrator, ceramist, designer, poster artist, developer of advertising concepts and communication campaigns, inventor, and architect. He began as a typesetter in Salzburg. In the mid-1950s, he moved to Germany, where he soon founded his own studio for graphic design and advertising. His goal was always to give each product a distinctive, highly recognizable appearance. He designed his own design line for the German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, artistic cover images for numerous paperbacks from renowned publishers, and packaging for well-known products such as Ferrero Küsschen, Mon Chéri, Martell cognac...
Bronze
Picasso Ceramic, Trois sardines (A.R. 34)
Located in Madrid, ES
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) "Trois sardines" (A.R. 34) stamped, marked and numbered “Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / I 113 / 138/200” (on the reverse) white earthenware ceramic p...
Ceramic
African Woman, Modern Cast Plaster Sculpture With Black Patina by Ruth Gutman
By Ruth Gutman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bronze sculpture by modernist sculptor Ruth Gutman. Posthumously, the Cooper Union created an art award in her honor, the Ruth Gutman Epstein Memorial Prize for Excellence in Sculp...
Bronze
Water, Original Glass Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Water, Size: 37.5" x 77.5" x 1'' inch, 95x197x3 cm...
Metal
Sébastien (Sebastian), a nude bronze sculpture by Lili Mirante
By Lili Mirante
Located in PARIS, FR
Lili Mirante (Paris, 1966 – last picture in the gallery) is a woman artist who lives and works in Paris. Born into a family of artists (her father was a renowned watercolorist), she ...
Bronze
"Tendresse", Penguins Resin with Gesso Sculpture by Thierry Amar
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the quiet presence of the material, a gesture older than language takes shape. Two beings lean toward one another—not to possess, but to recognize. The larger form opens like a re...
Resin
$9,690
Electric, Abstract Modern 3D Art Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Electric, Size: 32.5" x 50" x 4.5'' inch, (8...
Metal
Bill Haendel Americana 'A Child's War' Cast Paper Relief Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Abstract Medium: Other Surface: Paper Country: United States Dimensions w/Mat: 20" x 21" Bas relief on hand-made paper; Visual statement of society’s role in...
Mixed Media
Figurative onyx bronze statue Italian female nude portrait of the 20th century
Located in Florence, IT
Bronzetto on onyx base depicting a nude female figure, standing with her hair loose and looking skyward, leaning on a draped support. The very sensual pose and figure seem to contras...
Stone, Bronze
Mini-monde, père et fils
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
Ceramics and resin figurines. Unique piece Height: 9,5 cm, 3,54 in Length: 10 cm, 3,94 in Signed on the base. Work sold with invoice and certificate o...
Ceramic, Synthetic Resin
Mexican Art Abstract Brutalist Gilt Steel Geometric Sculpture Mathias Goeritz
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Surfside, FL
Mathias Goeritz (German Mexican, 1915-1990) Geometric Torch-cut Steel or Iron Sculpture with gold leaf gilding. Welded signature, MG. This came from an estate and is signed with his ...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Steel
“Chinoi Plaque #1” Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Etched Bronze & Pewter Wall Plaque
Located in Yardley, PA
In “Chinoi #1,” Philip and Kelvin LaVerne return to their favorite theme of Chinoiserie reverie, rendering a lyrical vignette from acid etched bronze and pewter. A lone figure ascend...
Metal, Bronze
Reclined Woman - Sculpture by Sirio Pellegrini - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Painted Terracotta sculpture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his chil...
Terracotta
Bronze Blower, 2011
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the work of the sculptor and painter Samuel Salcedo, it is possible to raise a deep and at the same time fun reflection on the human condition. He st...
Bronze
American Craft Studio Handmade Sculpture Welded Bronze Kinetic Vessel Op Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Great studio piece. It does not appear to be signed. Welded bronze an openwork vessel or vase Verdigris patina, might be suitable for outdoors Dimensions: 18 X 16 X 9 inches Provena...
Bronze
Dancer fastening the shoulder strap of her bodice – Edgar Degas, bronze cast by
By Edgar Degas
Located in Gent, VOV
A superb bronze cast of Edgar Degas’ iconic dancer, Danseuse agrafant l’épaulette de son corsage presents a moment of disarming intimacy: a young ballerina absorbed in adjusting the ...
Bronze
Harmonie (Harmony), a bronze nude sculpture by Lili Mirante
By Lili Mirante
Located in PARIS, FR
Lili Mirante (Paris, 1966 – last picture in the gallery) is a woman artist who lives and works in Paris. Born into a family of artists (her father was a renowned watercolorist), she ...
Bronze
Untitled Figure Metal Sculpture, Modern Style, Signed, 1990s, Unframed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere Untitled (Figure) Sculpture and base are metal, base appears to be aluminum Signed and dated as shown in photograph Curtis Jeré was the shared pseudonym of two artists,...
Metal
$150,000
Tete de chevre de profil (Goats head in Profile) Unique color Variant, A.R. 154
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1952, Pablo Picasso Tete de chevre de profil (Goats head in Profile) Unique color Variant, 1952, A.R. 154 is an original white earthe...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Glaze
Set of 7 Modern Terracotta Deers Sculpture, 1960s, Good Condition
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 7 terracotta sculptures realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition.
Terracotta
Frammento
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacopo Scassellati was born in Sassari (Sardinia) in 1989 where he still resides today. His family is originally from Umbria. Very early on, he displayed a strong predisposition for ...
Ceramic
Ballerina Terracotta Sculpture, 1960s Modern Style, Good Condition
Located in Roma, IT
Painted Terracotta sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his child...
Terracotta
Bulldog Sculpture in Polished Aluminium, Modern Style, 2007, Unframed
Located in Roma, IT
Cast aluminium realized in 2007, and author's signature and bearing foundry mark. A striking and characterful aluminium sculpture of a bulldog by contemporary artist Christian Maas,...
Metal
Pablo Picasso, "Man's Head with Long Hair", ceramic
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an O.P. square plaque by Pablo Picasso, done from December 1968 to January 1969. It is made with red earthenware clay, engobe ground and engraving enhanced with oxides...
Ceramic
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
$11,550
Elevate, Abstract 3D Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Elevate, Size: 29" x 72" x 4'' inch, (...
Metal
$15,600
Mannequin
By Jean Tannous
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in Byblos lebanon, in 1946, is a contemporary plastician artist franco-canadian. Artistic journey Early days (1970-1975) Paris (1976-2001) Quebec...
Mixed Media
Coast2Coast, Abstract 3D, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Coast 2 Coast, Size: 36" x 72" x 8'' inch, 9...
Metal
Pablo Picasso 'Oiseau No. 76' (A. R. 481) Bird Madoura Plate 1963
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Oiseau No. 76 (A. R. 481) Terre de faïence plate, painted in colors and partially glazed, 1963, numbered 116/200 and inscribed 'No 76', 'Edition Picasso' ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
The Rush of Love.. and I lost my self Diptych. Porcelain cup
By Alex Hodge 1
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“The rush of love...” The rush of love. The sweetness of spring.. (fickle things) And my Love... she is steadfast. She is a boulder of strength. “I lost myself..” I lost myself in m...
Porcelain, Paint
Sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
A polychrome terracotta figure depicting a woman with raised arms resting on her head. The rounded body is decorated with red-orange star motifs, and the base rests on a small rectan...
Ceramic
Eunice Katz "Fiddler on the Roof" Signed Bronze Figurative Sculpture
Located in Denver, CO
"Fiddler on the Roof" is an original bronze sculpture by American artist Eunice Katz (1927–2008). Signed by the artist on the sculpture's base, this expressive work captures the time...
Bronze
Sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
A vertical ceramic figure, rendered in a refined and monolithic style.
Ceramic
$7,200
Into Blue, Red & Black, Mid-Century Modern Textile Triptych by Gudrun Pagter
Located in Wilton, CT
Pagter’s minimalism is emblematic of the shared sensibilities of Scandinavian and Japanese artists, popularly termed 'Japandi’. This Mid-Century Modern style tiber art triptych is co...
Textile, Linen, Thread
Fragments, Abstract 3D Original Glass Wall Sculpture, Modern Design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Fragments, Size: 36" x 78" x 1'' inch, (91x198x3 c...
Metal