Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Cuban, 1927-2006

Cárdenas was a descendant of african slaves from Senegal and Congo. He was born in Matanzas, a major export port for the sugar industry. Cárdenas studied under Juan José Sicre, in Cuba, and from 1943 to 1949 at la Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes “San Alejandro” in Havana. He was a member of the Asociación de Grabadores de Cuba (AGC) from 1951 to 1955. Also he was a member of the creative group Los Once from 1953 to 1955. Cárdenas’ work was exhibited several times in 1952 “Pintura Ávila Escultura Cárdenas” at the Palacio de los Trabajadores in Havana, and in 1955 he exhibited a selection of his pieces in “Agustín Cárdenas: 20 esculturas” at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana. Cárdenas settled in Paris in 1955 and in 1957 joined the Surrealist movement in there. His work incorporated aspects of his African heritage and of Dogon totems. In 1987, his work was in the Corea Gallery, Seoul, South Korea. In 1993, his work was exhibited in “Agustín Cárdenas” in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana and in 2002, Cárdenas work was presented in “Desires and Grace” at the Haim Chanin Fine Arts Gallery in New York City. Cárdenas also took part in many group exhibitions such as the IV Exposición Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado at the Centro Asturiano in Havana in 1950, the “Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme Eros” at the Galerie Daniel Cordier in Paris in 1960. He participated in the II Bienal Internacional de la Pequeña Escultura in 1973 in Budapest, Hungary and the exhibition of Abstract Art “Tono a Tono” in the Salón de la Solidaridad in the Hotel Habana Libre in Havana in 2000. Cárdenas was awarded with several distinctions during his life, including Segundo Premio VI Salón Nacional de Pintura y Escultura, Salones del Capitolio Nacional, Havana, by the Cuban government (1953) and the Silver Medal XXXVII, Salón de Bellas Artes, Círculo de Bellas Artes, Havana (1955). In 1976, he was awarded with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France and the Fujisankey Biennal Prize at the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Fujisankey, Japan. In 1995 he received the Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas by the Cuban Ministry of Culture. His works can be found in many permanent collections around the world, including the Centre National des Arts du Cirque, Fonds National d’Art Contemporain and Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air in Paris; the Musée d’Art et d’Industrie at Saint-Étienne, France; the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Hakone, Japan; the Musée d’Art Contemporain, Argel, Algeria; Museo de Bellas Artes in Caracas, Venezuela, and in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana in Havana, Cuba.

Creator: Agustín Cárdenas

Augustin Cardenas :"Giniguano" - bronze sculpture of an abstract bird - 1974

$8,571

Augustin Cardenas :"Giniguano" - bronze sculpture of an abstract bird - 1974

By Agustín Cárdenas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Augustin Cardenas (1927-2001, Cuba) : "Giniguano" Zoomorphic black-dark brown patinated bronze sculpture showing an abstract bird standing up Dimensions : Height 19 x Width 14 x De...

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Peggy Reventlow Original Bronze Bird Sculpture

$3,800

H 8 in W 17.5 in D 5 in

Peggy Reventlow Original Bronze Bird Sculpture

By Peggy Reventlow

Located in North Miami, FL

Peggy Reventlow, a great-great granddaughter of John Jacob Astor, Reventlow is an accomplished sculptor. Born in London in 1915, she had her first exhibition at Hammer Galleries...

Category

1950s American Brutalist Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Midcentury Abstract Bronze Sculpture

$2,650

H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 8 in

Midcentury Abstract Bronze Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Midcentury abstract bronze sculpture. Stunning midcentury abstract bronze sculpture. This well cast abstract bronze has great patina and is perfect for a cocktail table, console tab...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Biomorphic Abstract Sculpture

$1,800

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Bronze Biomorphic Abstract Sculpture

Located in Highland, IN

This elegant, undulating biomorphic bronze sculpture combines flowing lines with compelling shapes. It is mounted on a black oval wood base. Unfortunately the artist did not sign the...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture

$891 / set

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 7.88 in

Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture signed

Category

1970s French Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of An Athlete

$6,850

H 14.5 in W 25.5 in D 12 in

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of An Athlete

By Alexandre Kéléty, Pierre Le Faguays, Demetre Chiparus, Ferdinand Preiss

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of An Athlete. Beautifully executed French Art Deco bronze sculpture of an athlete on a black marble base. This handsome French Art Deco bronze sculp...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Bronze Paperweight Sculpture of a Bird or Swan

$599

H 3.25 in W 7 in D 1.25 in

Bronze Paperweight Sculpture of a Bird or Swan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris, France, a beautifully designed and sculpted bronze figure of a bird. A wonderful paperweight or stand alone sculpture. A compliment to any shelf or work station.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

An Alabaster Bird of Prey

$771

H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in

An Alabaster Bird of Prey

Located in Delft, NL

An Alabaster Bird of Prey A bird of prey made of Alabaster stone with a matte finish, circa 1900. The sculpture measures 29 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 1...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

1970s Abstract Sculpture Bronze Bird Crystal Base

$371

H 9 in Dm 4 in

1970s Abstract Sculpture Bronze Bird Crystal Base

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Abstract sculpture bronze bird crystal hexagon base in the style of Loet Vanderveen 9 h x 4 diameter Patina present tiny spots on bird. Original unrestored preowned vintage conditi...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

One of a kind pair bronze sculptures 'Royal Birds of India'

$6,900 / set

H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 1.97 in

One of a kind pair bronze sculptures 'Royal Birds of India'

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

'Royal Birds of India' - One of a kind pair of beautiful bronze sculptures, hand crafted moulded and cast in the lost wax process. Magnificent grand pair of birds in sculpture form that stand out and create a wow effect . The artwork is loosely inspired by the pea fowl, a bird native to India. The elegant stature of the bird is reminiscent of the regality and grace of the Indian maharajas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze of an Exotic Bird or Pheasant Sculpture

Unavailable|~~$1,695~~

H 5 in W 12 in D 2 in

Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze of an Exotic Bird or Pheasant Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1920. This well executed cast bronze study depicts a very colorful ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Bird

$2,800

H 18.5 in W 10 in D 5 in

Abstract Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture of a Bird

Located in New York, NY

Abstract sculpture of a duck or other waterfowl in polished bronze measuring 18 1/4 by 10 by 5 inches. Signed.

Category

20th Century Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture

$1,017 / set

H 1.78 in W 1.58 in D 3.15 in

Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of 2 bronze birds sculpture signed

Category

1970s French Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Hattakitkosol Somchai Abstract Art Bronze Sea Bird Sculpture

$1,700

H 16.94 in W 4.75 in D 3.94 in

Hattakitkosol Somchai Abstract Art Bronze Sea Bird Sculpture

By Hattakitkosol Somchai

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning abstract gilded bronze sculpture of a seagull or other sea bird in flight is by Thai artist Hattakitkosol Somchai (1934-2000). The detailing and sheer size make this go...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Modern Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Set of 5 bronze birds sculpture

$2,742 / set

H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Set of 5 bronze birds sculpture

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Set of 5 bronze birds sculpture with signature

Category

1970s French Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bird High Bronze Sculpture

$10,514 / item

H 32.09 in W 19.1 in D 5.91 in

Bird High Bronze Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Bird High Bronze all in solid bronze, lost wax bronze technic. On bronze base, base dimensions: L60xD30xH3cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items

Augustin CARDENAS (1927-2001) : "The Tree", Patinated original bronze sculpture

Sold

H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in

Augustin CARDENAS (1927-2001) : "The Tree", Patinated original bronze sculpture

By Agustín Cárdenas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Augustin CARDENAS (1927-2001) : "The Tree" Rare dark brown / Black patinated original bronze sculpture Monogram of the artist. Numbered x/6 editio...

Category

1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Agustín Cárdenas Abstract Polychromed Wood Sculpture

Sold

H 36 in W 7 in D 7 in

Agustín Cárdenas Abstract Polychromed Wood Sculpture

By Agustín Cárdenas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Agustín Cárdenas abstract polychromed wood sculpture Agustín Cárdenas, Cuban, 1927–2001 Signed bottom side. Sculpture alone measures 35-inches high...

Category

20th Century Modern Agustín Cárdenas Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Agustín Cárdenas decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Agustín Cárdenas decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by and Victor Roman. Prices for Agustín Cárdenas decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $37,725 and can go as high as $37,725, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $37,725.