One of the original Pop artists, Claes Oldenburg was born in Stockholm. The son of a Swedish diplomat, he spent his early years in Stockholm and Oslo until the family moved to Chicago in 1937.
Oldenburg attended Yale University, then returned to Chicago, where he worked for a newspaper and also attended drawing classes at the Art Institute. He moved to New York in 1956.
Oldenburg’s early art in New York were works of urban realism in cardboard and paper that were influenced by the work of Dubuffet and the New Realists, and were seen as a brutal response to society. In 1961 Oldenburg rented a storefront on the Lower East Side and sold brightly painted plaster objects as well as three-dimensional and wall reliefs based on hamburgers, pastries, men's and women's clothing, and other commodities. The signature soft sculptures followed, objects of commonplace household objects made of vinyl or canvas stuffed with kapok. These pieces transformed the medium — the soft sculptures are intended to be sensual experiences and commentary on our material world of objects and our relationship to them.
In 1965, still working in vinyl, plaster and cardboard, Oldenburg began making large works termed “Colossal Monuments,” which are large public sculptures with public and private meanings. In the 1970s, Oldenburg was fabricating large-scale works in durable materials such as steel, and working with Coosje van Bruggen, he had received many such public commissions in the United States and Europe.
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Sculpture in the Form of a Bicycle Saddle Claes Oldenburg surreal pop sculpture
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
Playful, surreal Claes Oldenburg sculpture re-contextualizing a ceramic bicycle seat as a small mountain or geological feature, sitting on a bed of sand atop a square mahogany base. ...
Ceramic, Mahogany
Geometric Mouse Scale E 'Desktop'
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Claes Oldenburg Geometric Mouse Scale E 'Desktop' 2013 Painted aluminum sculpture on painted aluminum base 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 6 1/...
Aluminum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fire Plug Souvenir-'Chicago August 1968' (Platzker 10), Claes Oldenburg
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Claes Oldenburg (1929-2022) Title: Fire Plug Souvenir-'Chicago August 1968' (Platzker 10) Year: 1967 Medium: Cast plaster with acrylic paint Sculpture Size: 7.875 x 7.5 x 5.8...
Plaster, Acrylic
$56,800Sale Price|20% Off
Geometric Mouse, Scale C Sculpture, Anodized Aluminum, Abstract, 1971
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
Claes Oldenburg’s 'Geometric Mouse, Scale C' (1971) exemplifies his playful yet thought-provoking approach to Pop Art by transforming an everyday object into a bold sculptural statem...
Metal
Sculpture In The Form Of A Bicycle Saddle
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Claes Oldenburg Sculpture In The Form Of A Bicycle Saddle 1976 Glazed brown ceramic with mahogany base and sand 14 x 8 1/2 x d: 8 1/2 in. Edition of 36 Signed...
Ceramic
Miniature Soft Drum Set
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: Claes Oldenburg Miniature Soft Drum Set 1969 The complete set of 9 sewn screenprinted elements on canvas, some with washline, wood, plastic buttons, rope, metal eye screws and spray enamel with wood base covered with screenprinted paper in colors 9 3/4 x 19 x 13 3/4 in. Artist's Proof - A.P. XVI Initialed and numbered in black ink on the bass drum...
Mixed Media
$3,950
H 24 in W 12 in D 8 in
"Juicy Juice" Pop Art Sculpture 24" x 12" x 8" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens
By Kii Arens
Located in Culver City, CA
"Juicy Juice" Pop Art Sculpture 24" x 12" x 8" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens ABOUT One of the most credible and influential in Los Angeles - the award winni...
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
$2,850
H 22 in W 11 in D 10 in
"GRASS SPEAKS IN RIDDLES" Abstract Sculpture 22" x 11" x 10" in by Shawn Kolodny
By Shawn Kolodny
Located in Culver City, CA
"GRASS SPEAKS IN RIDDLES" Abstract Sculpture 22" x 11" x 10" in by Shawn Kolodny Medium: Stainless Steel & Automotive Paint Creating art to reflect the times we live in, Kolodn...
Steel
$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
'Pumpkin' Yellow/Black Pumpkin Pop Art Resin Sculpture, 2016
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The ’Pumpkin' sculpture is a polka-dotted painted lacquer resin collectible art object by the legendary contemporary Artist, Yayoi Kusama. Published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naosh...
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
$3,950
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
"Wonder Bread" Pop Art Sculpture 6.5" x 14" x 6.5" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens
By Kii Arens
Located in Culver City, CA
"Wonder Bread" Pop Art Sculpture 6.5" x 14" x 6.5" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens ABOUT One of the most credible and influential in Los Angeles - the award winning Kii Arens, is a cr...
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
$1,425
H 11 in W 5 in
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 4 works (Haring BE@RBRICK)
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% Figures: Set of 4 works (c.2019-2021): Unique, timeless Keith Haring collectibles, each trademarked & licensed by the artist's estate. The partnered figur...
Resin, Vinyl
$903Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Colorful Floral Bubble Wall Sculpture Polymer Clay Mosaic Wall Art Painting
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Colorful floral bubble wall sculpture composed of hundreds of hand-modeled polymer clay elements, creating a lightweight mosaic of color, texture and organic growth. Flower Bubbles ...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$2,552Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
'Naoshima' Red Pumpkin Sculpture, Resin Pop Art, 2019, 3.75\" x 5.5\"
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The ’Naoshima’ Red Pumpkin is a painted lacquer resin abstract sculpture and art object by legendary contemporary Artist, Yayoi Kusama. Published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naoshima,...
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
$741Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Yellow Gumball Machine, Pop Art Clay Sculpture, Signed, 28 x 17 cm
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
A yellow gumball-machine form is covered with small candy-like elements in this sculpture by Elizabeth Art Candy. Blue, pink, purple, green and white rounded forms cover the upper gl...
Clay
$150,000
H 3.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Yayoi Kusama -Original HAND SIGNED 7/30 Pumpkin (Red) Sculpture on base with box
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
Yayoi Kusama Original Limited Edition hand signed and numbered Pumpkin (Red), 1998 Painted cast resin on ceramic tile in the original wood box, display plate and paper box Signed and...
Ceramic, Resin
$24,886Sale Price|20% Off
H 75 in W 15 in D 15 in
Chanel Petrol Pump Sculpture, Mixed Media, Pop Art, Life Size, 2010+
By Erik Salin
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original, life size mixed media sculpture. This colourful and exquisitely finished sculpture features the iconic Chanel logo on a life size petrol pump. This fantastic sculpture is...
Mixed Media
$1,220Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 3.15 in
Play, Colorful Geometric Polymer Clay Wall Relief Abstract Pop Art Composition
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
A colorful polymer clay wall relief composed of hundreds of hand-modelled geometric forms creates a playful field of color, rhythm and sculptural move...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$3,954
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Large Abstract Bubble Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Clay 3D Mosaic Panel
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Large abstract bubble wall sculpture in hand molded clay forming a multicolor 3D mosaic panel with high relief surface. This large-scale wall sculpture is composed of individually h...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$1,129
H 11.62 in W 11.62 in D 1.97 in
Pink Floral Bubble Clay Wall Sculpture 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Ceramic
By Elizabeth Art Candy
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Pink floral bubble clay wall sculpture in hand molded ceramic relief forming a 3D mosaic panel with clustered organic composition. This wall-mounted 3D mosaic panel is composed of i...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$4,000
H 8 in W 9 in
Hebru Brantley Flyboy set of 4 works (Hebru Brantley art toys)
By Hebru Brantley
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Art Toy collection: 2018/2022. Set of 4: Hebru Brantley art toys, each new in original packaging: Composed of three 2017 Hebru Brantley Flyboy's & one Hebru Brantl...
Resin, Vinyl
$1,400
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
Keith Haring Pop Shop radio 1985 (Keith Haring Pop Shop 1985)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Pop Shop 1986: A very well preserved Keith Haring Pop Shop radio accompanied by its original packaging. Sold at the Pop Shop in New York c. 1985. Features a bold Keith H...
Plastic, Offset
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H 14.88 in W 6.13 in D 5.5 in
London Knees (A. & P. 51; A. 677), Claes Oldenburg
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Claus Oldenburg (1929) Title: London Knees (A. & P. 51; A. 677) Year: 1966 Medium: Pair of cast flexible latex sculptures coated in polyurethane with single acrylic plastic b...
Latex, Polyurethane, Lithograph
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H 9.02 in W 19.02 in D 13 in
Miniature Soft Drum Set - Original Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg - 1969
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Roma, IT
This Miniature Soft Drum Set is a wonderful contemporary sculpture realized by Claes Oldenburg in 1969. A complete set of nine sewn screenprinted elements on...
Metal
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H 6.8 in W 6.5 in D 0.6 in
N.Y.C. Pretzel, Framed 3-D Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Claes Oldenburg, Swedish/American (1929 - ) Title: N.Y.C Pretzel Year: 1994 Medium: Three-ply cardboard multiple with screenprint, stamped with the signature and artist's cop...
Cardboard, Screen
Tilting Neon Cocktail
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edition of 50