Skip to main content

Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Lithuanian, 1909-1999
Arbit Blatas (1908–1999) was a Lithuanian-born French artist, widely recognized for his contributions as a painter, sculptor, and lithographer. He was part of the École de Paris (Paris School), a group of international artists who made Paris their home and created influential works during the early to mid-20th century. Blatas was born Arbuth Notovich in Kaunas, Lithuania, but he moved to Paris at a young age to pursue his artistic career. In Paris, he became associated with other notable artists, including Chaim Soutine, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Amedeo Modigliani. Blatas was inspired by these artists but developed his own distinctive style. Blatas initially gained recognition for his portraits, landscapes, and still lifes, as well as for his work in lithography. His paintings often exhibited a vibrant color palette and expressive brushwork, typical of modernist traditions. His portraits captured the emotional essence of his subjects, many of whom were cultural figures from the worlds of art, music, and theater. Later in his career, Blatas focused more on sculpture. He is especially noted for his Holocaust memorial sculptures. His most famous work is the "Monument of the Holocaust", a powerful series of bronze reliefs and sculptures commemorating the victims of the Holocaust. These sculptures are installed in several locations around the world, including: Venice, Italy (the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo in the Jewish Ghetto); Paris, France (the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation); New York City, USA (at the Museum of Jewish Heritage). The Monument of the Holocaust series is a deeply emotional tribute to the Jewish victims of Nazi persecution, reflecting Blatas’s personal connection to the tragedy, as his family members perished in the Holocaust. Blatas was married to Regina Resnik, a famous American opera singer. Their marriage led to his growing involvement with the opera world, and he produced many portraits of legendary opera figures such as Maria Callas. He also created set designs and stage art for various opera productions. Arbit Blatas remained active as an artist throughout his life. His works are exhibited in major collections and museums across the world, including the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Blatas passed away in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of art that spans painting, sculpture, and lithography, with a particular focus on human expression and historical memory. Blatas's ability to capture both the joy and tragedy of the human experience through his art, particularly his moving Holocaust memorials, makes him a figure of lasting significance in 20th-century art.
to
1
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
16
216
214
154
128
1
Artist: Arbit Blatas
Andre Derain, Bronze Sculpture by Arbit Blatas
Andre Derain, Bronze Sculpture by Arbit Blatas

Andre Derain, Bronze Sculpture by Arbit Blatas

By Arbit Blatas

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Arbit Blatas, Lithuanian (1908 - 1999) Title: Andre Derain Medium: Bronze Sculpture, signature inscribed on base Arbit Blatas and his works have been part of the art scene f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Related Items
Kindred

Jane DeDeckerKindred, 2023

$5,100

H 10.5 in W 16.5 in D 9 in

Kindred

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture. Taking his advice, DeDecker went on to study at Gobelins School of Tapestry in Paris...

Category

2010s American Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"PRAIRIE LEGEND"  BISON BUFFALO

"PRAIRIE LEGEND" BISON BUFFALO

Located in San Antonio, TX

Marianne Texas Artist Image Size: 9 1/2 " tall by 12 " across Medium: Bronze "Prairie Legend"

Category

2010s Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"TAKING STOCK" WESTERN G. HARVEY SCULPTURE W/BOOK BRONZE 1986
"TAKING STOCK" WESTERN G. HARVEY SCULPTURE W/BOOK BRONZE 1986

"TAKING STOCK" WESTERN G. HARVEY SCULPTURE W/BOOK BRONZE 1986

By G. Harvey

Located in San Antonio, TX

G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones) (1933-2017) San Antonio, Austin, and Fredericksburg Artist Image Size: Overall size: 14" x 15" x 11.50" Medium: Bronze Sculpture Signed & Dated 1986 "...

Category

1980s Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Like Riding a Bike
Like Riding a Bike

Jane DeDeckerLike Riding a Bike, 2003

$1,400

H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3 in

Like Riding a Bike

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 31 American, b. 1961 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and nephews are the primary source of her inspiration, though DeDecker’s sculptures are not portraits. In fact, her loose style leaves her viewers with room for interpretation, so as to see their own lives within her sculptures. This imprecision, combined with her unique ability to capture specific moments to which each viewer can relate on a personal level, regardless of age, give DeDecker’s work a timeless quality that spans generations. DeDecker began her artistic training as a painter at the University of Northern Colorado, until a professor, noticing her joy in the portrayal of shapes and forms, suggested she try her hand at sculpture. Taking his advice, DeDecker went on to study at Gobelins School of Tapestry in Paris, and in returning to Colorado, spent five years as master craftsman to the notable bronze sculptor George Lundeen. DeDecker is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society and has gone on to receive copious awards, such as the Critics Choice Award from the Kimball Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX. Major installations of DeDecker’s sculptures are located at the Presidential Library in Washington, DC; the Mayo Clinic...

Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

La Vague (The Wave)
La Vague (The Wave)

La Vague (The Wave)

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"La Vague (The Wave)" is a figurative abstract bronze sculpture created by Camillle Claudel. The artwork is 24 1/4 x 19 x 24 inches, weighing less than 50 lbs. It is signed "C. Claud...

Category

19th Century Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"A TEXAS BREED"  G. HARVEY SCULPTURE. BRONZE TEXAS LONGHORN SCULPTURE
"A TEXAS BREED"  G. HARVEY SCULPTURE. BRONZE TEXAS LONGHORN SCULPTURE

"A TEXAS BREED" G. HARVEY SCULPTURE. BRONZE TEXAS LONGHORN SCULPTURE

By G. Harvey

Located in San Antonio, TX

G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones) (1933-2017) San Antonio, Austin, and Fredericksburg Artist Image Size: 8 inches tall Frame Size: 8 inches across Medium: Bronze Sculpture "A Texas Bre...

Category

2010s Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Soaring , Contemporary bronze sculpture.
Soaring , Contemporary bronze sculpture.

Soaring , Contemporary bronze sculpture.

By Marsha Gertenbach

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Sculptor Marsha Gertenbach signed and numbered this bronze sculpture, edition 11/50. Here is the artist's message about this unique piece: 'I’ve often thought about what the experie...

Category

2010s Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Girls Dancing

Bessie Potter VonnohGirls Dancing

$37,500

H 13.75 in Dm 8.5 in

Girls Dancing

By Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Best known for her sculptures of graceful female figures in gently sweeping garments, Bessie Potter Vonnoh initially trained under Lorado Taft at the Art Institute of Chicago. The 18...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sir Bear - Bronze - Contemporary Bear Sculpture
Sir Bear - Bronze - Contemporary Bear Sculpture

Sir Bear - Bronze - Contemporary Bear Sculpture

Located in Boston, MA

Sir Bear - Bronze 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.75, 15.0 lbs Bronze Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "This bronze sculpture is the first in a series celebrating the black bears of my a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

" PROUD AND PROTECTIVE " G. HARVEY BRONZE SCULPTURE HORSES AND COLT

" PROUD AND PROTECTIVE " G. HARVEY BRONZE SCULPTURE HORSES AND COLT

By G. Harvey

Located in San Antonio, TX

G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones) (1933-2017) San Antonio, Austin, and Fredericksburg Artist Image Size: 14 x 14 Medium: Bronze Sculpture 1982 "Proud & Protective" I am the largest G. ...

Category

1980s Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mom and Molly

Jane DeDeckerMom and Molly, 2009

$5,250

H 7 in W 10 in D 6 in

Mom and Molly

By Jane DeDecker

Located in Greenwich, CT

Edition of 31 Jane DeDecker’s energetic and dynamic bronze sculptures serve as a reflection of her own life experiences and those of her closely-knit family. Her twelve nieces and n...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rex Dietderich "Frank, Age 14" Original Bronze Sculpture c.1970
Rex Dietderich "Frank, Age 14" Original Bronze Sculpture c.1970

Rex Dietderich "Frank, Age 14" Original Bronze Sculpture c.1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rex Dietderich (American, 20th C.) "Frank, Age 14" Original Bronze Sculpture C.1970s The walnut base measures 7" wide x 3.5" deep x 2.5" high The bronze bust measures 7" wide x 4" ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items
Marcel Marceau
Marcel Marceau

Arbit BlatasMarcel Marceau, 1960

Sold

H 25 in W 4 in D 5 in

Marcel Marceau

By Arbit Blatas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ARBIT BLATAS "MARCEL MARCEAU" BRONZE, SIGNED LITHUANIAN-AMERICAN, C.1960S 25 INCHES Arbit Blatas 1908-1999 Born in Kaunas on 19 November 1908, Arbit Blatas was a precocious talent who began exhibiting in his native country at the age of 15. He left for Paris and, at the age of 21, became the youngest member of the School of Paris. When Blatas was 24, the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume in Paris first acquired some of his paintings; he had already become a colleague and friend of many of the great figures of the Paris art world, such as Vlaminck, Soutine, Picasso, Utrillo, Braque, Zadkine, Léger and Derain. He was to paint and sculpt them all, as well as Bonnard, Vuillard, Matisse, Dufy, Van Dongen, Cocteau, Marquet and many others. His 30 portraits in oil and bronzes are considered a unique document of the painters and sculptors of that dynamic period in 20th-century French painting.. In the 1930s, Blatas exhibited in London and New York, as well as in his adoptive home of Paris. Fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe in 1941 for the United States, Blatas became an American citizen. After the war, Blatas divided his life between New York and France; in 1947, he was elected a life member of the Salon d'Automne, in the latter country. His life-size bronze of his colleague and friend Chaim Soutine, created in 1967, was highly admired by André Malraux. In 1987, the City of Paris installed the statue in Montparnasse and conferred on Blatas the Médaille de Vermeil. A life-size statue of another close friend and colleague, Jacques Lipchitz, now stands in the garden of the Hotel de Ville. In 1978, Arbit Blatas was named Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur by the French Government for his contribution to French art as an outstanding member of the School of Paris, and in 1994 was promoted to the rank of Officier de la Légion d'Honneur. 1908: Arbit Blatas is born on November 19th, 1908 in Kaunas, Lithuania to Russian parents. 1922: At the age of fifteen he is already exhibiting in his native country. 1928: En route to Paris, in Berlin, Germany, he sees world première of the Kurt Weill-Berthold Brecht masterpiece "The Threepenny...

Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Arbit Blatas Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Arbit Blatas sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Arbit Blatas sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Arbit Blatas in bronze, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Arbit Blatas sculptures, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of and Jane DeDecker. Arbit Blatas sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45,000 and tops out at $45,000, while the average work can sell for $45,000.