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David Barnett Sculptures

American, b. 1933

David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since. 

David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.

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Artist: David Barnett
"Tool Relief II, " Original Stoneware Cylinder Vase signed by David Barnett
"Tool Relief II, " Original Stoneware Cylinder Vase signed by David Barnett

"Tool Relief II, " Original Stoneware Cylinder Vase signed by David Barnett

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"Tool Relief II" is an original sculptural stonework vase by David Barnett. It is signed and dated on the bottom. 13" H x 3.50 D David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and ...

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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Sculptures

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"Tool Relief III, " Original Conceptual Stoneware Sculpture by David Barnett
"Tool Relief III, " Original Conceptual Stoneware Sculpture by David Barnett

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Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Tool Relief III" is an original conceptual sculpture by David Barnett, signed and dated on the bottom. Made of stoneware and ceramic, the cylinder contains imprints of various tools...

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"Ring Around the Rosy, " Collaboration with David Barnett and Joseph Rozman
"Ring Around the Rosy, " Collaboration with David Barnett and Joseph Rozman

"Ring Around the Rosy, " Collaboration with David Barnett and Joseph Rozman

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"Ring Around the Rosy" is a slab-built ceramic sculpture collaboration between David Barnett and Joseph Rozman. This cylindrical sculpture features geometric designs in low relief t...

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"Tool Relief I, " Original Stoneware & Ceramic Vase signed by David Barnett
"Tool Relief I, " Original Stoneware & Ceramic Vase signed by David Barnett

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"Tool Relief I" is an original stoneware and ceramic vase by David Barnett. The artist signed and dated the piece on the bottom. 12" x 2 7/8" diameter David Barnett, an artist, co...

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Find a wide variety of authentic David Barnett sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Barnett in mixed media, ceramic, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large David Barnett sculptures, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Gary Alsum, Salvador Dalí, and Pedro Friedeberg. David Barnett sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $8,370, while the average work can sell for $1,975.