Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

American, Swedish, 1929-2022

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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Artist: Claes Oldenburg

Claes OldenburgSculpture in the Form of a Bicycle Saddle Claes Oldenburg surreal pop sculpture, 1976

$9,000

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. ...

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1970s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Mahogany

FuturaFutura 2000 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura art toy mindstyle), 2019

$400

H 10 in W 3 in

Futura 2000 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura art toy mindstyle)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

'Johnny' by Futura 2000: Futura Figurative Pop Art Sculpture. The ‘Johnny’ vinyl art figure from NYC graffiti legend Futura is inspired by a classic 80s ho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

(after) Keith HaringBasquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 works (Basquiat BE@RBRICK), 2019-2021

$2,000

H 11 in W 5 in

Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 works (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)

By (after) Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Michel Basquiat Andy Warhol Keith Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 individual works: A set of 6 unique, timeless pop art collectibles trademarked & licensed by the estates of Jea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Hebru BrantleyHebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy), 2018

$675

H 8 in W 9 in

Hebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy)

By Hebru Brantley

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2018. New in its original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Bearbrick 400% figure (Haring BE@RBRICK), 2020

$375

H 11 in W 5 in

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% figure (Haring BE@RBRICK)

By (after) Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Julian OpieJulian Opie, Male Walker (Grey) - Contemporary Sculpture, British Pop Art, 2020

$1,766

H 9.85 in W 4.53 in D 0.2 in

Julian Opie, Male Walker (Grey) - Contemporary Sculpture, British Pop Art

By Julian Opie

Located in Hamburg, DE

Julian Opie (British, b. 1958) Male Walker - Grey, 2020 Medium: Laser cut acrylic, two-part statuette Figure measures: 25 x 11.5 x 0.5 cm Base measures: 7.5 x 5 x 1 cm Edition size:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer

Jean-Michel BasquiatBasquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 works (Basquiat BE@RBRICK), 2019-2021

$2,150

H 11 in W 5 in

Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 works (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Michel Basquiat Andy Warhol Keith Haring Bearbrick 400%: set of 6 individual works: A set of 6 unique, timeless pop art collectibles trademarked & licensed by the estates of Jea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS GONE & KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works), 2018-2019

$2,800

H 14 in W 15 in

KAWS GONE & KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE Grey & KAWS Pink BFF Companions (set of 2 works 2017-2019): Medium: Vinyl paint & Cast Resin (applies to each work). Published 2017 & 2019, respectively. GONE: 14.25 x 7 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Haring BE@RBRICK), 2020-2022

$625

H 11 in W 5 in

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Haring BE@RBRICK)

By (after) Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% (set of 2 works): Unique, timeless collectibles trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. This Bearbrick set reveals Keith Haring's iconic art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

FuturaFUTURA Train art toy (Futura 2000 subway), 2020

$300

H 5 in W 20 in

FUTURA Train art toy (Futura 2000 subway)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Futura Break Train Art Toy circa 2020: A 20" long replica of Futura's seminal 1980 subway car. Vinyl art toy featuring hanging materials. New in original packaging. 5 x 20 inches. U...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Jean-Michel BasquiatJean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% (Basquiat BE@RBRICK), 2020

$1,400

H 27.5 in W 14 in

Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% (Basquiat BE@RBRICK)

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick 1000% Vinyl Figure: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The partnered collectible reveals the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Hajime SorayamaSorayama Future Mickey 400% Bearbrick (Soryama BE@RBRICK), 2020

$675

H 11 in W 5 in

Sorayama Future Mickey 400% Bearbrick (Soryama BE@RBRICK)

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Hajime Sorayama Future Mickey Be@rbrick: Set of two (400% & 100%): Medium: Vinyl Figurine. Set of two figurines. Larger: 11 x 5 x inches. Condition: New in original packaging. Published by Medicom from a limited series of unknown. Accompanied by the original box. Printed signature verso of figurine & box. Rare. Hajime Sorayama (b. 1947) is a Japanese illustrator known for his precisely detailed, erotic portrayals of feminine robots, along with his design work on the original Sony AIBO. He describes his highly detailed style as "superrealism", which he says "deals with the technical issue of how close one can get to one's object. The Future Mickey Be@rbrick colorways mirror the colors of Sorayama’s original Future Mickey sculptures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

FuturaFutura 2000 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura art toy mindstyle), 2019

$475

H 10 in W 3 in

Futura 2000 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura art toy mindstyle)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

'Johnny' by Futura 2000: The ‘Johnny’ vinyl art figure from NYC graffiti legend Futura is inspired by a classic 80s horror film. The 10-inch figure features a stylized rendition of h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Previously Available Items

Claes OldenburgLondon Knees (A. & P. 51; A. 677), Claes Oldenburg, 1966

Sold

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...

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1960s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Latex, Polyurethane, Lithograph

Claes OldenburgMiniature Soft Drum Set - Original Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg - 1969, 1969

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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...

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1960s Contemporary Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Claes OldenburgN.Y.C. Pretzel, Framed 3-D Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg, 1994

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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...

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1990s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Figurative Sculptures

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Cardboard, Screen

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