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Frederick Hart Art

American, 1943-1999
A sculptor and stone cutter in the Classical* style, Frederick Hart was an apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington DC and there learned about sculpting and stone cutting. Then his big break of public recognition came when he won a competition to design the facade of the Cathedral, which incorporated his thirteen year masterpiece of the Creation, a 21 X 15 foot bas relief*. He also designed Three Soldiers, realistic in style, for the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in DC to contrast with the abstraction of Maya Lin's Vietnam Memorial. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in South Carolina, Frederick Hart was an opponent of most contemporary art, thinking it motivated by political rather than aesthetic reasons. As a proponent of Realism*, he was made an honorary member of The American Society of Classical Realism Guild of Artists. Just before his premature death from lung cancer in 1999, he built his 17,000 square-foot dream home "Chesley," on 250 acres of land in Virginia. This mansion was intended to be an artists' retreat to nourish traditional, classical values and refute modernist* trends that he said allowed anything to be called art. He endured several legal battles including the use of his Three Soldiers on a souvenir without his permission and a lawsuit with Time-Warner over the "demonizing" of his creation scene.
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Artist: Frederick Hart
"Ex Nihilo Figure 4", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man
"Ex Nihilo Figure 4", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man

"Ex Nihilo Figure 4", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history! Ex Nihilo Figure 4, a full-scale plaster from the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, commissioned as part of the Creation Scul...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Adam, Full Scale", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man
"Adam, Full Scale", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man

"Adam, Full Scale", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Man

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

Indulge in the beauty of divine creation with Adam by Frederick Hart. This masterpiece, number 2 out of 8, is up for sale and waiting to be cherished by its new owner. This piece is ...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Ex Nihilo Figure 2", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative, Traditional
"Ex Nihilo Figure 2", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative, Traditional

"Ex Nihilo Figure 2", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Figurative, Traditional

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history! Ex Nihilo Figure 2, a full-scale plaster from the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, commissioned as part of the Creation Scul...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Veil of Light", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 22x12x6 in., 310/350, white
"Veil of Light", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 22x12x6 in., 310/350, white

"Veil of Light", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 22x12x6 in., 310/350, white

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Veil of Light" Dimensions: 22" x 12" x 6" Medium: Clear Acrylic Resin Edition of 350 Created in 1987, the work “Veil of Light” is characterized by an other-worldly appearance. Payi...

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1980s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Resin, Acrylic Polymer

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 3", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 43x31x18 in
"Ex Nihilo Fragment 3", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 43x31x18 in

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 3", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 43x31x18 in

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 3" by Frederick Hart is a figurative bronze with the edition of 61/65. I saw Ex Nihilo (Out of Nothingness) as a single expression of creation, as the metamorphosis of divine spirit and energy. The figures emerge from the nothingness of chaos, caught in the moment of eternal transformation — the majesty and mystery of divine force in a state of becoming. -Frederick Hart Ex Nihilo, Fragment No.3. Detail from the full-scale plaster for the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, commissioned as part of The Creation Sculptures at Washington National Cathedral...

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Early 2000s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

Sisters by Frederick Hart
Sisters by Frederick Hart

Sisters by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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1990s Contemporary Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Reclining Figure", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Sculpture, 7x14x7 in.
"Reclining Figure", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Sculpture, 7x14x7 in.

"Reclining Figure", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Sculpture, 7x14x7 in.

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Reclining Figure" by Frederick Hart is a figurative female and male figure bronze sculpture with the edition number 54/65. Frederick Hart was an American sculptor. His is best known for his Three Soldiers statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Ex Nihilo (1983) depicting Creation scenes above the doors of the Washington National Cathedral...

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Early 2000s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 7", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Woman Figure
"Ex Nihilo Fragment 7", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Woman Figure

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 7", Frederick Hart, Bronze Sculpture, Woman Figure

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

Ex Nihilo Fragment 7 is a detail from the full-scale plaster from the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, commissioned as part of the Creation Sculptures at Washington National Cathe...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 6", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 39X23X12 in
"Ex Nihilo Fragment 6", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 39X23X12 in

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 6", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 39X23X12 in

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Ex Nihilo Fragment 6" by Frederick Hart is a figurative bronze with the edition of 55/65. Ex Nihilo Fragment No. 6, detail from the full-scale plaster for the final stone sculpture of Ex Nihilo, was commissioned as part of The Creation Sculptures at Washington National Cathedral...

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Early 2000s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Transcendent", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 19x11x9 in., 96/350, white
"Transcendent", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 19x11x9 in., 96/350, white

"Transcendent", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 19x11x9 in., 96/350, white

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Transcendent" Dimensions: 19" x 11" x 9" Medium: Clear Acrylic Resin Edition 96/350 Frederick Hart's 1991 “Transcendent” lucite sculpture is imbued with a truly sublime presence. Female and male figures emerging from the Lucite seem to appear and disappear within the work. This ghostly effect is created through Hart’s unique process of embedment, which involves casting one acrylic work within another. It is a technique the artist patented in 1982, marking the end of a decade of constant experimentation and progression and the beginning of a period of precise refinement. Consistent with his unique poetic vision, the inner, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual forces dominate the work. Imbued with a distinct sense of grace, this piece is a testament to Hart’s remarkable technical abilities and devotion to the craft. Frederick Hart's "Transcendent" is signed by the artist and includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. It is from an edition of 350 (+ 60 AP) and the current gallery retail price for the piece is over $40,000. About Frederick Hart As one of America’s greatest representational artists, Frederick Hart left a lasting and unique mark in the world of modern sculpture. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1943, he studied at the University of South Carolina and after protesting alongside black students during the Civil rights movement, he moved to Washington D.C. to continue his studies at the Corcoran School of Art. Fascinated with the human figure and the classical approach, he started developing his career in 1966 as a stone carver apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Leaving the Cathedral in 1971, Hart started his own studio practice but had little success in the first years. In 1974, he was awarded the project by the Cathedral to create a contemporary interpretation of The Creation, an event that would change his life. Soon, Hart’s career took a turn for the better, and in the upcoming decades, he rose to national prominence, becoming a government art advisor in 1985 and receiving the prestigious Henry Hering...

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1990s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Resin, Acrylic Polymer

Prologue by Frederick Hart

Prologue by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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Early 2000s Frederick Hart Art

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Resin

Illuminata II by Frederick Hart

Illuminata II by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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1990s Frederick Hart Art

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Resin

"Metamorphosis", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 37x29x7
"Metamorphosis", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 37x29x7

"Metamorphosis", Frederick Hart, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, 37x29x7

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Metamorphosis" by Frederick Hart is figurative bronze bust of a woman numbered 17/29. “Metamorphosis” was a journey of transformation for Hart. The work haunted and yet thrilled hi...

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Early 2000s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Light Whispers", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 17x12x5 in., 182/350, white
"Light Whispers", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 17x12x5 in., 182/350, white

"Light Whispers", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 17x12x5 in., 182/350, white

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Light Whispers" Dimensions: 17" x 12" x 5" Medium: Clear Acrylic Resin Edition 182/300 Frederick Hart's "Light Whispers" is the perfect name for this lucite sculpture that studies translucency's impact on the interplay of shadow and light. The nude woman subject is repeated several times, with varying degrees of revelation. In some iterations, she is shrouded in mystery, while other representations show her on full display with remarkable detail. Thanks to his impeccable eye for detail and technical precision, Frederick Hart is considered one of the world's foremost figurative sculptors. His classical techniques make for timeless, traditional works, but the innovative and modern use of lucite as a material help modernize the work. Frederick Hart's "Light Whispers" is signed by the artist and includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. It is from an edition of 300 and the current gallery retail price for the piece is over $16,000. About Frederick Hart As one of America’s greatest representational artists, Frederick Hart left a lasting and unique mark in the world of modern sculpture. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1943, he studied at the University of South Carolina and after protesting alongside black students during the Civil rights movement, he moved to Washington D.C. to continue his studies at the Corcoran School of Art. Fascinated with the human figure and the classical approach, he started developing his career in 1966 as a stone carver apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Leaving the Cathedral in 1971, Hart started his own studio practice but had little success in the first years. In 1974, he was awarded the project by the Cathedral to create a contemporary interpretation of The Creation, an event that would change his life. Soon, Hart’s career took a turn for the better, and in the upcoming decades, he rose to national prominence, becoming a government art advisor in 1985 and receiving the prestigious Henry Hering...

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1980s Realist Frederick Hart Art

Materials

Resin, Acrylic Polymer

Emerging Flame by Frederick Hart

Emerging Flame by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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Early 2000s Frederick Hart Art

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Resin

"Contemplation" by Frederick Hart, Acrylic Resin, Figurative Sculpture
"Contemplation" by Frederick Hart, Acrylic Resin, Figurative Sculpture

"Contemplation" by Frederick Hart, Acrylic Resin, Figurative Sculpture

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Contemplation" by Frederick Hart is a figurative acrylic sculpture numbered 88/300. Hart’s emotional and intellectual response to the theme of Creation resulted in a vision for him–...

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1980s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Resin, Acrylic Polymer

Illuminata I by Frederick Hart

Illuminata I by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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1990s Frederick Hart Art

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Resin

"Spirita", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 15x14x7 in., 330/350, white
"Spirita", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 15x14x7 in., 330/350, white

"Spirita", Frederick Hart, Acrylic Sculpture, 15x14x7 in., 330/350, white

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Spirita" Dimensions: 15" x 14" x 7" Medium: Clear Acrylic Resin Edition of 350 Hart wanted to sculpt light, from which forms move in and out, that defined the very delicate sense of...

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1980s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Resin, Acrylic Polymer

Genesis by Frederick Hart

Genesis by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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1980s Frederick Hart Art

Materials

Bronze

Veil of Light by Frederick Hart
Veil of Light by Frederick Hart

Veil of Light by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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1980s Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

Hooded Figure, Study by Frederick Hart

Hooded Figure, Study by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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Early 2000s Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

"Adam Maquette", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Man Sculpture, 21x5x5 in.
"Adam Maquette", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Man Sculpture, 21x5x5 in.

"Adam Maquette", Frederick Hart, Bronze Figurative Man Sculpture, 21x5x5 in.

By Frederick Hart

Located in Dallas, TX

"Adam Maquette" by Frederick Hart is a figurative female and male figure bronze sculpture with the edition number 116/350. “Adam is Everyman, pulled from the waters of baptism, concrete and universal, led by the fire of day by night, and the cloud of night by day — triumphing over the powers of darkness-emergent radiant in light.”After “Ex Nihilo” and “Adam” were carved into Indiana limestone...

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Early 2000s Realist Frederick Hart Art

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Bronze

Eve by Frederick Hart

Eve by Frederick Hart

By Frederick Hart

Located in Woodmere, OH

Frederick Hart is America's greatest figurative sculptor. Not only did he create works of great beauty and gravitas, he was singularly responsible for restoring to American public mo...

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1990s Frederick Hart Art

Materials

Resin

Frederick Hart art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Frederick Hart available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Frederick Hart in bronze, metal, acrylic polymer and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Frederick Hart, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Carole Feuerman, Bruno Lucchesi, and Gary Alsum. Frederick Hart prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,850 and tops out at $250,000, while the average work can sell for $25,650.

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