Jan De Swart

This unusual cabinet-with-desk was built by Jan De Swart for his own use, as a display cabinet for his smaller sculptures at Allegro, his magical house in the hills of Eagle Rock, Ca...

Jan De Swart (1908-1987) Netherlands / USA. Mystery box, circa 1970.

Sculptor/engineer/teacher/non-conformist Jan De Swart, fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic, was an artist no less idiosyncratic than the sc...

Midcentury Africana tribal Masonite relief panel art signed Jan de Swart.

Came from an estate in Southern California, definitely in the style of Jan de Swart, who was making work there at the same time.

Jan De Swart's technique for making aluminium sculpture was both innovative and perilous.

An amazing sculpture by this noted artist. Directly from his estate. Documented.

Cast aluminium coffee table, echoing the work of Jan De Swart. To be admired as stand-alone sculpture sans glass, or put the top on to make it a functional work of art.

Jan De Swart (b. 1908 - d. 1987) was an important Los Angeles based Modernist sculptor and artist.

Dramatic abstract sculpture attributed to listed artist Jan De Swart, 1960s in excellent condition. Base dimensions: L: 21.75" W: 10.5" H: 6"

Jan de Swart was born in Breda, Holland in 1908.

Jan de Swart was born in Breda, Holland in 1908.

Bronze and aluminum abstract sculpture by Dutch American artist, Jan De Swart, circa 1960, USA. Jan was born in Holland in 1908 and moved to California as a young adult.

Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed woods abstract sculpture of ebony, rosewood, and ash.

She found inspiration for her art by visiting with her mentor and fellow artists Jan de Swart and his wife Ursula. Carrier died of natural causes in Fresno, California on May 14, 202...

This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these...

For a brief introduction to de Swart, google my post "Bio-Feedback: The Work of Jan de Swart."

Sculptural box by Jan de Swart, hand-carved and constructed, circa 1970.

This complex sculpture is a fine example of de Swart's playful biomorphism, and is one of a group of sculptures by Jan de Swart that we are offering.

This sculpture is a fine example of de Swart's playful biomorphism, and is one of a group of sculptures by Jan de Swart that we are offering.

This sculpture is a fine example of de Swart's playful biomorphism, and is one of a group of sculptures by Jan de Swart that we are offering.

Jan de Swart's representation of a car as a collection of brightly colored organs takes both psychedelia -- and its predecessor, free-form organicism -- to a logical extreme.

The ceaselessly experimental Jan de Swart discovered that casting aluminum sculptures in wooden molds yielded organic forms with wonderful spontaneity.

In 1959, Jan de Swart, the great California explorer of form, made this maquette as part of a proposal for a series of children's playground structures.

In 1959, Jan de Swart, the great California explorer of form, made this maquette as part of a proposal for a series of children's playground structures.

A highly stylized, cubist study of the top half of a violin (the scroll, peg box, and fingerboard all seem to be represented, unfolding in time and space), this exacting table sculpt...

Holland-born Jan de Swart was a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic, as promoted in the 1940s through the 1960s by the influential magazine...

Engineer/sculptor/teacher Jan de Swart was an important figure in the postwar Southern California design renaissance that gravitated around the enormously influential "Arts and Archi...

"Forecaster" is an unusually large sculpture by sculptor/engineer/teacher/non-conformist Jan de Swart, a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic.

Holland-born Jan de Swart was a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic, as promoted in the 1940s through the 1960s by the influential magazine...

Jan de Swart was a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic promoted in the 1940s through the 1960s by the influential magazine "Arts and Archit...

An early work of engineer/sculptor/teacher Jan de Swart, who was an important figure in the postwar Southern California design renaissance that gravitated around the influential "Art...

A piece in gorgeous burl redwood by sculptor/engineer/teacher/non-conformist Jan de Swart, a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic.

Cast aluminum sculpture by California artist Jan de Swart. Mounted on a painted wood base.

Jan de Swart was a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic promoted in the 1940s through the 1960s by the influential magazine "Arts and Archit...

Jan de Swart was a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic promoted in the 1940s through the 1960s by the influential magazine "Arts and Archit...

Rosewood sculpture titled "The Tree House" by California artist Jan de Swart. Exhibition: Laguna Art Museum Provenance: from the estate of Jan de Swart The work of Jan de Swart, i...

Cast aluminum sculpture by California artist Jan de Swart, titled "Bird of Prey" 1963. Mounted on a painted wood pedestal.

Provenance: from the estate of Jan de Swart The work of Jan de Swart, in it's unique interrelationship of art, applied science, and the newest technologies of the mid 20th century...

This large sculpture in carved jelutong wood was made to be displayed in several different possible positions (by alternating vertical/horizontal and front/back). Horizontally, the s...

Carved jelutong wood sculpture by California artist Jan de Swart. Titled "Adam and Eve Story" from the Adam and Eve series.

This sculpture/box was created by California artist, Jan de Swart. Provenance: from the estate of Jan de Swart The work of Jan de Swart, in it's unique interrelationship of art, ...

Unusual De Swart sculpture in cast aluminum and glass. Great example

An amazing and unique piece of functional sculpture.

This burled wood, three-legged table has an articulating element mounted on one of its legs. An exquisite piece by the idiosyncratic Los Angeles sculptor whose work represented a li...

in the style of Jan De Swart. could function as wall sculpture or doors.

A table sculpture.

This untitled wall-relief was made by sculptor/engineer/teacher/non-conformist Jan de Swart, a fascinating exponent of the optimistic Southern California modernist aesthetic.

Danish modern wall-mounted folding valet crafted in solid teak, attributed to Adam Hoff and Poul Østergaard. The compact design features a drop-front valet tray with exposed finger-j...

Jane Knight (1928-2013) "Symbol X" Textile Sculpture circa 1988 37 element wall hanging fiber art installation by Michigan artist Jane Knight Comprised of jute rope and colorful woo...

Mid-Century Brazilian modern hanging wall art tapestry made of natural fiber circa 1970s. Artist unknown. Ships from Brazil.

Philippe Leclercq Sculpture No. 186 Provence, France The Artist For more than three decades, Philippe Leclercq carved stone from his garden atelier in Provence. Now, South Loop...

A Rare Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece – Curtis Jeré’s 1976 Brass Sailboat Sculpture. Elevate your collection with this exceptional 1976 mid-century modern brass wire sculpture by C...

Large 1970’s Modern handwoven wool abstract tapestry art. Can be hung on a rod or frame. In good original vintage configuration with minor wear consistent with age. Measurements...

Bookstand in style of Aldo Tura in laquered wood, Italy, 1950s.

Exceptional 1960s bronze and brass tabletop sculpture. Beautiful patina. In the style of Jere or Bertoia.

Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures carvings. A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand...

A very cool architectural design from the 1980s. It features heavy solid glass block construction with thick clear glass top.

Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...

Voguish pair of Bachelors Chests mid by the renown American furniture maker, Thomasville Chair Co. circa 1950's. The chests are constructed of vibrant blonde veneer, with chic tailor...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...

An early and spectacular example. "Comprendtendo Mu" (I Understand) Acrylic, pen and Ink and carved wood. Signed, titled and dated 1970.  

An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...

Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

Robert Helsmoortel Bronze Sculpture, Abstract, Belgium, 1970s. Small scale table sculpture with an appealing patina and organic form. Initialed "RH" and numbered 1/9 at the base. Add...

Pedro Friedeberg Moon Face / Half Moon Table top Sculpture. Walnut and wood with gold leaf. Very good condition. Few if any signs of handling. Signed to the back "Pedro Friedebe...