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Cesar Compression

Necklace compréssion by César Baldaccini, signed.
By César Baldaccini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
du cinéma français, pour laquelle il réalise une compression en bronze. En 1984, César réalise son
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

Necklace compréssion by César Baldaccini, signed.
Necklace compréssion by César Baldaccini, signed.
$11,535
H 2.17 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
Lithographie “Compression” par César Baldaccini – Œuvre Signée
By César Baldaccini
Located in Nice, FR
Superbe lithographie issue de la célèbre série “Compressions” de l’artiste français César
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Late 20th Century European Contemporary Art

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Paper

1973 original lithography "Compression de Bugatti" by César Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1973 original lithography "Compression de Bugatti" by César Baldaccini, more commonly known as
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Compression
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
compression is a jewel emblematic of César's work, which has overturned the codes of contemporary sculpture
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1990s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Compression
Compression
$7,810
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 2.17 in
Portrait de compression de drapeaux Suédois
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
compacted into delightful cubistic works of art that César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Portrait de compression de drapeaux Français.
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
compacted into delightful cubistic works of art that César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

French Mid-Century Coffee Table / Sculpture in Compressed Copper & Bronze, Cesar
By Cesar
Located in New York, NY
This French Mid-Century modern coffee table bears the striking hand of Cesar's radical compressions
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French ceramic sculpture reminding César Baldaccini work - 60s - France
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
certain works of Cesar, In particular its compressions. . Dimensions : Height : 17 cm Width : 10 cm Depth
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Vintage 1960s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Great Niçoise Compression of Different Metals Fixed on Wood Panel Wall Sculpture
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
1970 Compression of different metals, fixed on panel Signed, dated and situated in black felt
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1970s Post-War Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cesar Baldaccini ( 1921-1998 ) Vase model Argos for Daum France 1970
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in palm beach, FL
Vase A by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s, is a magnificent work of art that seamlessly
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Autoportrait au cadre ovale
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of antithesis to these, he experimented by expanding
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Autoportrait au cadre ovale
Autoportrait au cadre ovale
$38,450
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Napoléon
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
by the artist. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the great sculptors of the twentieth
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Napoléon
Napoléon
Price Upon Request
H 71.26 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in
A WALL SCULPTURE "JAZZ" SAXOPHONES on LUCITE by DOMINIQUE ASSELOT, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
compressions of Arman, César, and the New Realists in general.
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Brass Table Lamp, in the Style of Jacques Duval Brasseur, France, 1970
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This light, or sculpture, is like a César Baldaccini compression. They are many pieces of brass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Table Lamp, in the Style of Jacques Duval Brasseur, France, 1970
Brass Table Lamp, in the Style of Jacques Duval Brasseur, France, 1970
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Automobile Compression, Lithograph by Cesar Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Cesar Title: Automobile Compression Year: circa 1980 Medium: Lithograph, signed and
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1980s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Cesar Compression Pendant, Sterling Silver
By César Baldaccini
Located in New York, NY
A fine and rare compression pendant by Cesar Baldaccini. Done in his signature style of compressing
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Vintage 1970s Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Compression Sculpture, by Cesar Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini
Located in New York, NY
A fine and rare sculpture by Cesar titled; Apres la Fete circa 1974 Compressed wire, bottle
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Vintage 1970s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

Compression Sculpture, by Cesar Baldaccini
Compression Sculpture, by Cesar Baldaccini
H 2.25 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
1970s César Baldaccini Ruby Gold "Compression" Ring
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998): Ring ‘Compression’ 18K yellow gold, platinum, 5 ruby cabochons
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist More Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Can Compression by French Sculptor César
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
"Compression de canettes", is an iconic piece by César Baldaccini (1921–1998), a leading figure of
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Compression of Airline Tickets - Lithograph by César - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Compression of airline tickets is a work by César Baldaccini (1921 - 1998). Lithograph, 65 x 50 cm
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

César Schweppes Compression of Crown Cap from Schweppes and Tourtel Bottles
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
Durand-Ruel Archives. César, French sculpture and member of the "Nouveau Réalisme" movement, is best
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1990s Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Compression
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
. Free shipment worldwide. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the great sculptors of the
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Compression
Compression
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Compression
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of antithesis to these, he experimented by expanding
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Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Compression
Compression
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Automobile Compression
By César Baldaccini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Cesar Title: Automobile Compression Year: circa 1980 Medium: Lithograph, signed and
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1970s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cesar Baldaccini Pendant Compression Soda Caps
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A rare compressed bottle tops and brown cord necklace.
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1990s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

French Cesar Baldaccini Inspired Abstract Metal Sculpture
By César Baldaccini
Located in Houston, TX
A French Cesar Baldaccini inspired abstract compression metal sculpture with acid green and red
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

César Baldaccini "Expansion" Sculpture in Bronze Signed France, 1960
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
bronze trophy of the ceremony of the César of French cinema Reversing the spirit of the compressions
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Poule Andrée
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
from César’s studio in Paris 1987. Signed and numbered EA 2/2. Foundry Bocquel. Registered in the
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Poule Andrée
Poule Andrée
H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Poing
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
that César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of antithesis to these, he experimented by
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Poing
Poing
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in
Tête Eiffel pivotante
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
by the artist. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the great sculptors of the twentieth
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tête Eiffel pivotante
Tête Eiffel pivotante
H 20.87 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
Expansion.
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
. Signed by the artist. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the great sculptors of the twentieth
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Petites plaque
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
into delightful cubistic works of art that César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of
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1970s Contemporary Sculptures

Petites plaque
Petites plaque
H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Quelques Cornières
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
that César himself has called “compressions”. As a kind of antithesis to these, he experimented by
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1970s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Quelques Cornières
Quelques Cornières
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Compression de Ferrari by César Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini
Located in New York, NY
Artist: César Baldaccini Medium: Original Lithograph, Edition of 150, 1990 Dimensions: 31 x 24 in
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1990s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

César After the Party Compression of Corks and Capsules of Champagne Corks
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
. Bob Valois Editions. Work registered in the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under the number 5540. César
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Cesar Baldaccini Style Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
famous Cesar Baldaccini metal compressions. Measurements: 12.19 in. wide (31 cm) x 4.75 in. deep (12 cm
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cesar Baldaccini Style Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
famous Cesar Baldaccini compressions. Measures: 12 in. wide (30.5 cm) x 3.94 in. deep (10 cm) x 12 in
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cesar Baldaccini Style Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
inspiration for the famous Cesar Baldaccini metal compressions. Measurements: 12.19 in. wide (31 cm) x 3.75 in
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cesar Baldaccini Style French Abstract Metal Sculpture Compression
Located in Atlanta, GA
famous Cesar Baldaccini compressions. Measures: 12.19 in. wide (31 cm) x 6.32 in. deep (16 cm) x 12.19
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

70s Daum Pate de Cristal Glass Argos Brutalist Sculpture Crystal Art Vase France
By César Baldaccini
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptor. César was at the forefront of the Nouveau Réalisme movement with his radical compressions
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1970s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Cesar Compression Pendant
Located in New York, NY
French artist Cesar Baldaccini (1921-1928) metal compression pendant. Cesar worked in many
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Base Metal

Cesar Compression Pendant
Cesar Compression Pendant
W 0.4 in L 1.75 in
S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini Print Button-Up
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1985 Azzedine Alaïa x César Baldaccini "Impression Compression" Collection printed cotton
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1980s Blouses

Metal compression in the manner of Cesar Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini
Located in NANTES, FR
Metal compression made out of a barrel.
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Late 20th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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By César Baldaccini, Daum
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This fabulous glass vase was made by Daum in Nancy, France in the 1970s. It looks very much like a piece of sculpture - no surprise given it's designer was César Baldaccini! Titled...
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'Argos' Model Vase by César Baldaccini, Daum, France
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Cesar Compression For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cesar compression you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Pop Art version. If you’re looking for a cesar compression from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a cesar compression to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black and more. Finding an appealing cesar compression — no matter the origin — is easy, but César Baldaccini each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in metal, iron and lithograph can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Cesar Compression?

The price for a cesar compression in our collection starts at $932 and tops out at $37,431 with the average selling for $4,477.