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Charlie Brouwer Modernist Ladder Sculpture
Charlie Brouwer Modernist Ladder Sculpture

Charlie Brouwer Modernist Ladder Sculpture

Located in Austin, TX

Charlie Brouwer Modernist Ladder Sculpture Measures approx. 80" H x 35" W x 30" D Made in Michigan, USA Charlie Brouwer is an American multidisciplinary artist whose work spans dr...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Ladder Sculpture: 'Fingerprint Pinned Ladder ( Great Escape 2)'
Large Ladder Sculpture: 'Fingerprint Pinned Ladder ( Great Escape 2)'

Large Ladder Sculpture: 'Fingerprint Pinned Ladder ( Great Escape 2)'

By Valerie Huhn

Located in New York, NY

People have used fingerprints for mark-making since the earliest recorded days of civilization. Yet fingerprints today are far more likely to be used for marking others than for stam...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

"Eclipse" - wall sculpture, metal, ladder, moon
"Eclipse" - wall sculpture, metal, ladder, moon

"Eclipse" - wall sculpture, metal, ladder, moon

By Corrina Sephora

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Eclipse" is a wall sculpture made of forged and fabricated steel and bronze featuring shapes of a paddle, ladder and moon eclipse.

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2010s Abstract Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Steel

"Curious Dreamer" - surrealist iron sculpture, ladder, nautical - Nevelson
"Curious Dreamer" - surrealist iron sculpture, ladder, nautical - Nevelson

"Curious Dreamer" - surrealist iron sculpture, ladder, nautical - Nevelson

By Corrina Sephora

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Curious Dreamer" is a wall free standing surrealist sculpture made of forged and fabricated steel, cast iron, copper and paint. Approximately 58 by 33 by 23 inches. Corrina is ins...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Wood, Metal, Stone, Mixed Media Contemporary Sculpture - Sea Ladder 182
Wood, Metal, Stone, Mixed Media Contemporary Sculpture - Sea Ladder 182

Wood, Metal, Stone, Mixed Media Contemporary Sculpture - Sea Ladder 182

By Linda Stein

Located in New York, NY

Linda Stein, Sea Ladder 182 - Wood, Metal, Stone, Bone, Mixed Media Contemporary Sculpture In the 1980s, Linda Stein began a series called Ceremonial Scepters, where she imagined ...

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1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Corporate Ladder

Corporate Ladder

By Jim Rennert

Located in Greenwich, CT

Four people seated waiting to be called for an interview. Edition of 9

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of Rabbit crawling up wood ladder: 'Talking about Hard Things'
Sculpture of Rabbit crawling up wood ladder: 'Talking about Hard Things'

Sculpture of Rabbit crawling up wood ladder: 'Talking about Hard Things'

By Elizabeth Jordan

Located in New York, NY

Elizabeth Jordan is an artist working primarily in sculpture and whose work uses multiple materials to produce unique, organic forms. In addition to a solo and group shows at Ivy Bro...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wire

18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item
18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item

18th C. "Pirates" Ladder, Wall Sculpture/ Novelty Item

Located in North Miami, FL

This "Pirates" ladder is BEYOND whimsical from Spain. A total of 26 feet long, perhaps used by Spanish pirates in the 1800's, we envision this more of a rustic wall art piece. Can ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rope, Wood

African Dogon Ladder
African Dogon Ladder

African Dogon Ladder

Located in Long Island City, NY

African Dogon ladder used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat roofs of houses, and bridge clefts in cliffs.

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20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder
19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

19th Century Italian Walnut Library Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th-century Italian library ladder, custom-made for a music school in Turin. Crafted in walnut, its sides are carved with scrolling motifs reminiscent of musical notes, a decorati...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Dogon Ladder, 6-Feet
Dogon Ladder, 6-Feet

Dogon Ladder, 6-Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

This classically made Dogon ladder is six feet tall and cut from a medium to dark color wood. The 'Y' top is necessary so that the climber may safely lean the ladder against a tree o...

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Early 20th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century

Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century Made from a solid piece of wood, with carved-out steps. Beautiful gray patina from the years in the sun. Made out of pine wood. Heigth: 156 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Belgian Miniature Iron Ladder Back Chair in Lucite Box
Contemporary Belgian Miniature Iron Ladder Back Chair in Lucite Box

Contemporary Belgian Miniature Iron Ladder Back Chair in Lucite Box

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Belgian miniature iron ladder back chair encased in lucite box. Very decorative.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture
Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture

Snakes & Letters - repurposed metal, gothic, aluminum figurative wall sculpture

By Dale Dunning

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Re-purposed Georgian scroll style decorative moldings are shaped into a large mask and cast in aluminum in this unique sculpture by Dale Dunning. The surface of the mask has an undul...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture
Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Sharon, CT

A very old, and very heavy ladder, showing great quality of environmental stress. Because of the nature of the locale, great age may be possible.

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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Stairs

Materials

Wood

"Cosmos" Sculpture in Brass and Rock Glass Elements, Mounted on Pedestal Base
"Cosmos" Sculpture in Brass and Rock Glass Elements, Mounted on Pedestal Base

"Cosmos" Sculpture in Brass and Rock Glass Elements, Mounted on Pedestal Base

Located in North Miami, FL

Aqua blue/green rock glass elements and petite brass ladders. Dimensions of sculpture section only: 48 inches wide, 49 inches tall, 13 inches deep.

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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cherry Ladder Light LED Sculpture
Cherry Ladder Light LED Sculpture

Cherry Ladder Light LED Sculpture

By Noah Spencer, Fort Makers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fort Makers' Ladder Line Light is made in Brooklyn by Noah Spencer. This sculptural LED light juxtaposes hard lines with soft reflected light and emits an ambient aura. The lifespan ...

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2010s American Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Hand-Carved African Dogan Ladder, Rustic Wood Sculpture, 1950s
Vintage Hand-Carved African Dogan Ladder, Rustic Wood Sculpture, 1950s

Vintage Hand-Carved African Dogan Ladder, Rustic Wood Sculpture, 1950s

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive vintage carved wood architectural ladder carved by Dogan people to access their dwellings. Mounted on a 12 x 15 base, the ladder is now a sculptural piece of African art.

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Vintage 1950s Sahrawi Rustic Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs
Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs

Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs

By Phillip Clissett

Located in London, GB

A fine set of four early Arts and Crafts ash ladder back armchairs with pegged joints. Slightly larger than usual, beautifully made with sculptured ladders and all in wonderful origi...

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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Heals attr, A walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back.
Heals attr, A walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back.

Heals attr, A walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back.

By Heal's

Located in London, GB

A Walnut desk chair or armchair with a rounded top and ladder back, sculptured curvaceous arms, the four legs united by an 'H' stretcher.

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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Bruce Robbins Large Mixed Media Contemporary Collage Painting Abstract Flower
Bruce Robbins Large Mixed Media Contemporary Collage Painting Abstract Flower

Bruce Robbins Large Mixed Media Contemporary Collage Painting Abstract Flower

By Bruce Robbins

Located in Surfside, FL

In the mid-seventies, he broke into the art scene as a new image sculptor with a series of painted and constructed ladder and seesaw sculpture. By 1979 he was producing a series of p...

Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper

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Ladder
Ladder

Howard KalishLadder, 2011

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H 32 in W 22 in D 2 in

Ladder

By Howard Kalish

Located in New York, NY

He is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts grant in Sculpture. To Kalish, the most important factor in determining what a sculpture will become is the structural princ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Red Ladder
Red Ladder

Peter WrightRed Ladder, 2016

Unavailable

H 25.75 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Red Ladder

By Peter Wright

Located in Asheville, NC

Red and turquoise sculpture by New Mexico artist Peter Wright. This piece is inspired by ladders that were used in Native American pueblos to get from floor to floor.

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2010s Naturalistic Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

The Ladder (UK version)

Thomas R. OstenbergThe Ladder (UK version)

Unavailable

H 77.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in

The Ladder (UK version)

By Thomas R. Ostenberg

Located in London, GB

Edition 1/12

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Dogon Ladder Carving
Dogon Ladder Carving

Dogon Ladder Carving

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H 78 in W 20 in D 7 in

Dogon Ladder Carving

Located in Portland, ME

The Dogon people live in southeastern Mali and Burkina Faso. In a sea of Muslims, they managed to adhere to their ancestral religion and traditions. Their ladders are used to access ...

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20th Century Malian Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Rare Danish Modern Chairs Designed by Poul Hundevad
Set of Six Rare Danish Modern Chairs Designed by Poul Hundevad

Set of Six Rare Danish Modern Chairs Designed by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Portland, OR

Rich teak frames with beautifully sculptured and joined ladder backs. Distinctive in style, craftsmanship and quality.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Malian Dogon Ladder Sculpture
Malian Dogon Ladder Sculpture

Malian Dogon Ladder Sculpture

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H 84 in W 15 in D 5 in

Malian Dogon Ladder Sculpture

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Chicago, IL

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to harvest, tree ladders were integral tools of daily life. A pattern of well-worn steps ...

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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Dogon Ladder Sculpture in Wood
Dogon Ladder Sculpture in Wood

Dogon Ladder Sculpture in Wood

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H 67 in W 13 in D 12 in

Dogon Ladder Sculpture in Wood

Located in Long Island City, NY

The Dogon Ladder is a functional piece of sculpture used by the people of Mali to access their homes which were built into the sides of sandstone cliffs.

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20th Century African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dogon Ladder
Dogon Ladder

Dogon Ladder

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H 89 in W 14 in D 14 in

Dogon Ladder

Located in New York, NY

Dogon ladder sculpture on a stand. Hand-carved; traditionally used to reach rooftops in a Dogon Village.

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20th Century Malian Folk Art Sculptures

Dogon Ladder Model Sculptures Mounted
Dogon Ladder Model Sculptures Mounted

Dogon Ladder Model Sculptures Mounted

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H 32.75 in W 12 in D 8 in

Dogon Ladder Model Sculptures Mounted

Located in New York, NY

A selection of model Dogon ladders, mounted. Replicas of mush larger hand-hewn ladders traditionally used by the Dogon peoples of Mali to access cliff Dwellings. Dimensions vary. Tal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Malian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Ladder
Sculptural Ladder

Sculptural Ladder

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique West African bee-gathering tree ladder having a truly sculptural form. The superb colour and patination of this piece transforms a utilitarian object into a 20th C art form,...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

“Jacob’s Ladder” Welded Metal Sculpture by Max Finkelstein
“Jacob’s Ladder” Welded Metal Sculpture by Max Finkelstein

“Jacob’s Ladder” Welded Metal Sculpture by Max Finkelstein

By Max Finkelstein 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large 1958 sculpture in welded steel, brass, bronze, and copper on a small plate mount by California-based artist Max Finkelstein.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

African Dogon Ladders
African Dogon Ladders

African Dogon Ladders

Located in New York, NY

Dogon Ladders on stands, each roughly carved and highly unique. Two available, one 77" tall and the other 88" tall. (Tallest listed below.) Y-branch at their tops span 18" and 23"...

Category

20th Century Malian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dogon Ladder
Dogon Ladder

Dogon Ladder

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H 48.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Dogon Ladder

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dogon ladder standing 48.5' tall from the Dogon tribe in Mali, Africa. The Notched ladders are used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat r...

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Antique 19th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

African Dogon Ladder
African Dogon Ladder

African Dogon Ladder

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H 94 in W 15.75 in D 23.5 in

African Dogon Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th Century Dogon ladder carved from a single piece of wood with beautifully worn treads and mounted on a sturdy metal base. Ladders like this were used to climb in and out of hom...

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Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

West African Dogon Ladder
West African Dogon Ladder

West African Dogon Ladder

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H 69.5 in W 18 in D 5 in

West African Dogon Ladder

Located in Nashville, TN

Notched Dogon ladder created by the the West African Mali Peoples. Carved from a single piece of wood and situated on an iron base in order to stand upright. These ladders were used ...

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1990s Malian Brutalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Bleached Liana Vine Ladder
Bleached Liana Vine Ladder

Bleached Liana Vine Ladder

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H 60 in W 22 in D 4 in

Bleached Liana Vine Ladder

Located in Tulsa, OK

Bleached Liana Vine ladders are one of a kind and perfect for hanging linens or papers and also make a beautiful sculptural statement without displayed items. Work wonderfully as an ...

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2010s Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

African Wood Ladder, Dogon Culture, Mali
African Wood Ladder, Dogon Culture, Mali

African Wood Ladder, Dogon Culture, Mali

Located in Point Richmond, CA

African wood ladder, Dogon culture, Mali Evident from the softly worn patina, this ladder was originally used indoors to access grain storage. Carved from a naturally forked tree, ...

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20th Century Malian Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Malian Dogon Ladder
Early 20th Century Malian Dogon Ladder

Early 20th Century Malian Dogon Ladder

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Chicago, IL

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to harvest, tree ladders were integral tools of daily life. Adding depth and texture, a p...

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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hardwood Dogon Ladder, Smoothed by Use
Hardwood Dogon Ladder, Smoothed by Use

Hardwood Dogon Ladder, Smoothed by Use

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H 82.25 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Hardwood Dogon Ladder, Smoothed by Use

Located in Stamford, CT

A hardwood ladder from the Dogon people. With surface smoothed by use, 20th century. Measures: Base: 15.5" W x 15.5" D.

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20th Century Malian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Dogon Ladder W/ Steel Base
Dogon Ladder W/ Steel Base

Dogon Ladder W/ Steel Base

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H 90 in Dm 12 in

Dogon Ladder W/ Steel Base

Located in Long Island City, NY

An authentic 90 inch Dogon Ladder hand carved by The Dogon Tribe in Mali, Africa. Dogon ladders originate from the Dogon people of the Bandiagara Escarpment region of Mali. The ladde...

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20th Century Malian Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Pair of Early 20th Century Malian Dogon Ladders
Pair of Early 20th Century Malian Dogon Ladders

Pair of Early 20th Century Malian Dogon Ladders

Located in Chicago, IL

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to harvest, these tree ladders were integral tools of daily life. Adding depth and textur...

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Early 20th Century Malian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Courtyard Ladder
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Courtyard Ladder

Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Courtyard Ladder

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century provincial ladder was originally used to access the loft in a traditional Chinese courtyard home. Assembled using mortise-and-tenon joinery methods, without t...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Folk art 19th Century Fruit Picking Ladder
Folk art 19th Century Fruit Picking Ladder

Folk art 19th Century Fruit Picking Ladder

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H 115.36 in W 57.49 in D 59.06 in

Folk art 19th Century Fruit Picking Ladder

Located in Antwerp, BE

green lacquered fruit ladder, France, 19th century, 'objet trouve´.' Measures: H 293 cm W 146 cm.   

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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Bronze Monkeys on a Ladder
19th Century Japanese Bronze Monkeys on a Ladder

19th Century Japanese Bronze Monkeys on a Ladder

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare and outstanding bronze sculpture exemplifies the best of Meiji-period art.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

"Circle of Life" 12 Figures
"Circle of Life" 12 Figures

"Circle of Life" 12 Figures

By Tolla Inbar

Located in Wiscasett, ME

The “souls” in these sculptures use stairs, ladders and ropes to fulfill ambitions and aspirations.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Circle of Life" 12 Figures Bronze by Tolla Inbar with Custom Base
"Circle of Life" 12 Figures Bronze by Tolla Inbar with Custom Base

"Circle of Life" 12 Figures Bronze by Tolla Inbar with Custom Base

Located in Wiscasset, ME

The “souls” in these sculptures use stairs, ladders and ropes to fulfill ambitions and aspirations.

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Early 2000s German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bruce Robbins Large Diptyque Painting "Jerusalem" 1981
Bruce Robbins Large Diptyque Painting "Jerusalem" 1981

Bruce Robbins Large Diptyque Painting "Jerusalem" 1981

By Bruce Robbins

Located in Surfside, FL

In the mid-seventies, he broke into the art scene as a new image sculptor with a series of painted and constructed ladder and seesaw sculpture. By 1979 he was producing a series of p...

Bruce Robbins Large Diptyque Painting "Jerusalem" 1981
Bruce Robbins Large Diptyque Painting "Jerusalem" 1981

Bruce Robbins Large Diptyque Painting "Jerusalem" 1981

By Bruce Robbins

Located in Surfside, FL

In the mid-seventies, he broke into the art scene as a new image sculptor with a series of painted and constructed ladder and seesaw sculpture. By 1979 he was producing a series of p...

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1980s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Ladder Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of ladder sculpture you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of ladder sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of ladder sculpture, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of ladder sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of ladder sculpture, designed in the Folk Art, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Dogon Tribe, Fort Makers and Max Finkelstein each produced at least one beautiful piece of ladder sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ladder Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of ladder sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $320 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,980.