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David Adickes Art

American, b. 1927

David Adickes was born in Huntsville, Texas in 1927 and graduated from Huntsville High School in 1943. Nearing the end of World War II, at age 17, he joined the U.S. Air Force and regularly traveled to France. “I always liked art and was always drawing in the margins of my book,” Adickes said. “But being in Paris where there are galleries and museums on every corner — as just a small town kid from Huntsville, Texas — that was my turning point.” After completing his service, Adickes returned to Huntsville and earned his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University. He then studied art with artist Fernand Leger in France for two years before moving to Houston to open his own art school.

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Artist: David Adickes
Untitled #9
Untitled #9

David AdickesUntitled #9

$384Sale Price|20% Off

Untitled #9

Located in Dallas, TX

David Pryor Adickes born January 1927, Huntsville, Texas) is a modernist sculptor and painter. His most famous work is the 67-foot tall A Tribute to Courage statue of Sam Houston in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Flowers in Tall Vase with Melon" Turquoise Abstract Floral Still Life Painting
"Flowers in Tall Vase with Melon" Turquoise Abstract Floral Still Life Painting

"Flowers in Tall Vase with Melon" Turquoise Abstract Floral Still Life Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Turquoise abstract still life painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The painting depicts white flowers in a tall blue vase on top of a table with a slice of orange melon. Unsigned. Framed in a simple black frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 29.5 in. x W 23.5 in. Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures...

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2010s Abstract David Adickes Art

Materials

Oil

"Forms" Black, Green, Red, and Orange Abstract Geometric Painting
"Forms" Black, Green, Red, and Orange Abstract Geometric Painting

"Forms" Black, Green, Red, and Orange Abstract Geometric Painting

Located in Houston, TX

This painting is a great example of David Adickes' early work that embodies the abstract geometric style. Most likely originally sold at DuBose Gallery in Houston, Texas. Circa 1960s...

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1960s Abstract Geometric David Adickes Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carmela
Carmela

David AdickesCarmela

$4,800Sale Price|4% Off

Carmela

Located in Dallas, TX

David Pryor Adickes born January 1927, Huntsville, Texas) is a modernist sculptor and painter. His most famous work is the 67-foot tall A Tribute ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Abstract With Glitter" Modern Abstract Earth-Toned Geometric Painting
"Abstract With Glitter" Modern Abstract Earth-Toned Geometric Painting

"Abstract With Glitter" Modern Abstract Earth-Toned Geometric Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Earth-toned modern cubist abstract painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The work features green, orange, and white-toned geometric shapes with embedded glitter. Signed by the artist in the front bottom right corner. Currently hung in a black frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 7.5 in. x W 9.5 in. Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures, from the Virtuoso in downtown Houston...

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Early 2000s Abstract David Adickes Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Large Bouquet
Large Bouquet

David AdickesLarge Bouquet

$3,360Sale Price|4% Off

Large Bouquet

Located in Dallas, TX

David Pryor Adickes born January 1927, Huntsville, Texas) is a modernist sculptor and painter. His most famous work is the 67-foot tall A Tribute to Courage statue of Sam Houston in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic

"DES HOMMES"   OF MEN.    HOUSTON TEXAS ARTIST
"DES HOMMES"   OF MEN.    HOUSTON TEXAS ARTIST

"DES HOMMES" OF MEN. HOUSTON TEXAS ARTIST

Located in San Antonio, TX

David Adickes (Born 1927) Houston Artist Image Size: 10.5 x 13.5 Frame Size: 24 x 26.5 Medium: Lithograph or Etching 7 of 10 "Des Hommes" Biography David Adickes (1927 - present) Houston Artist Adickes spent most of his professional life teaching, painting, and creating small bronzes. Now mainly known as a creator of giant sculpture, A commission for Houston's Performing Art Center in 1982 marks the beginning of his giant sculpture design. After the 36-foot tall cellist called the Virtuoso in a cubist style, he created a number of abstract works, including a giant cornet for the jazz stage at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sculptor David Adickes is known for a major project titled Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he created 42 portraits bust of American presidents. Each sculpture is twenty feet tall, and their size was the subject of much protest and controversy. However, a court ruling allowed them to stay. President of Texas, followed by his 42 statue tribute to United States Presidents. Adickes has degrees in mathematics and physics which serve him well in the engineering of his works. Working on a giant sculpture series which includes the Beatles, and he hopes to end with a 280-foot tall cowboy statue...

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1950s Modern David Adickes Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Don't Mess With Tess #2" Red and Green Abstract Portrait Painting
"Don't Mess With Tess #2" Red and Green Abstract Portrait Painting

"Don't Mess With Tess #2" Red and Green Abstract Portrait Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Green and red-toned modern abstract figurative painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The piece carries an interesting story of a character named Tess. She was out one eveni...

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Early 2000s Modern David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic

"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN
"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN

"SEER" GESSO CARVED OIL ON WOOD PANEL HOUSTON ARTIST MID CENTURY MODERN

Located in San Antonio, TX

David Adickes (1927 - present) Houston Artist Image Size: 10 x 8 Medium: Gesso, Carved, Oil on Wood Panel "Seer" Biography David Adickes (1927 - present) Adickes spent most of his professional life teaching, painting, and creating small bronzes. Now mainly known as a creator of giant sculpture, A commission for Houston's Performing Art Center in 1982 marks the beginning of his giant sculpture design. After the 36-foot tall cellist called the Virtuoso in a cubist style, he created a number of abstract works, including a giant cornet for the jazz stage at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sculptor David Adickes is known for a major project titled Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he created 42 portraits bust of American presidents. Each sculpture is twenty feet tall, and their size was the subject of much protest and controversy. However, a court ruling allowed them to stay. President of Texas, followed by his 42 statue tribute to United States Presidents. Adickes has degrees in mathematics and physics which serve him well in the engineering of his works. Working on a giant sculpture series which includes the Beatles, and he hopes to end with a 280-foot tall cowboy statue...

Category

20th Century Impressionist David Adickes Art

Materials

Oil, Gesso, Wood

Modern High Relief George Bush Cast Metal Sculpture
Modern High Relief George Bush Cast Metal Sculpture

Modern High Relief George Bush Cast Metal Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Metal sculpture on wood by Houston, Texas modernist sculptor and painter David Adickes. High relief sculpture of George Bush facing right cast in metal and mounted on wood. Signed by artist. Metal Sculpture Diameter: 6" Artist Biography: Born 1927 in Huntsville, Texas, David Pryor...

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20th Century Modern David Adickes Art

Materials

Metal

“Three Friends with Birds, Blue” Edition 2/10
“Three Friends with Birds, Blue” Edition 2/10

“Three Friends with Birds, Blue” Edition 2/10

Located in Houston, TX

Blue toned abstract figurative enhanced giclée depicting three men wearing funky hats and red striped vests. Signed by artist at the bottom right. Framed in a black and gold thick fr...

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2010s Abstract David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic, Giclée

Texas Artist David Pryor Adickes John F Kennedy Bas Relief Painted Sculpture
Texas Artist David Pryor Adickes John F Kennedy Bas Relief Painted Sculpture

Texas Artist David Pryor Adickes John F Kennedy Bas Relief Painted Sculpture

Located in Surfside, FL

David Pryor Adickes American (b. 1927) John F. Kennedy bas-relief plaster relief sculpture in artists frame incised signature lower center. with gold stars. Deep relief, approximatel...

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20th Century American Modern David Adickes Art

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

"Cubist Bouquet, Strange Vase" Warm-Toned Abstract Cubist Floral Still Life
"Cubist Bouquet, Strange Vase" Warm-Toned Abstract Cubist Floral Still Life

"Cubist Bouquet, Strange Vase" Warm-Toned Abstract Cubist Floral Still Life

Located in Houston, TX

Warm toned modern cubist abstract still life enhanced giclee painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The work features yellow and red flowers in an abstracted face shaped vase. Signed by the artist in the front upper right corner. Currently hung in a beautiful gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 23.5 in. x W 17.5 in. Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures, from the Virtuoso in downtown Houston...

Category

Early 2000s Modern David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic, Giclée

Art Foundry Carpino
Art Foundry Carpino

David AdickesArt Foundry Carpino

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Art Foundry Carpino

Located in Dallas, TX

David Pryor Adickes born January 1927, Huntsville, Texas) is a modernist sculptor and painter. His most famous work is the 67-foot tall A Tribute ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Adickes Art

Materials

Bronze

“Red Room, White Pitcher” Red Toned Interior Still Life
“Red Room, White Pitcher” Red Toned Interior Still Life

“Red Room, White Pitcher” Red Toned Interior Still Life

Located in Houston, TX

Red toned interior still life depicting a white pitcher, two beverage bottles, three yellow ripe mangoes and one unripe, and a shape that resembles a sliced cantaloupe--all on top of...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic, ABS, Giclée

"Red and Black Cubist with White" Modern Red-Toned Abstract Geometric Painting
"Red and Black Cubist with White" Modern Red-Toned Abstract Geometric Painting

"Red and Black Cubist with White" Modern Red-Toned Abstract Geometric Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Warm toned modern cubist abstract painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The work features red, white, and aqua geometric shapes set against a black background. Currently hung in a black floating frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 20.5 in. x W 14 in. Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures, from the Virtuoso in downtown Houston...

Category

20th Century Modern David Adickes Art

Materials

Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic David Adickes art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, pink, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Adickes in paint, acrylic paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large David Adickes art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Antonio Feltrinelli, Robert McIntosh, and Carmen Gutierrez. David Adickes art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $18,000, while the average work can sell for $3,650.