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David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

American, 1926-2015
David Hostetler was the creator of a series of captivating and original works in exotic wood and bronze that honor and celebrate the female form. Inspired by goddesses and celebrated women of historical significance, Hostetler has based his life’s work on capturing the spirit, romance, and earthiness of “woman.” Whether revealing the sensuousness of the female figure or rendering visible the beauty of the feminine mystique, Hostetler’s works are a pleasure to touch and visually captivating. For 67 years, David Hostetler’s reputation as a celebrated sculptor has grown exponentially. His works appear in over twenty-five museums , including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey, and the Decordova Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Hostetler’s pieces grace public collections throughout the world. “The Duo,” Hostetler’s most visible installation, was selected by Philip Johnson for the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York City. The 13-foot outdoor sculpture, depicts two slender figures side by side, slightly touching, seemingly grown from the ground naturalistically. In 2012, The IKON a 13 foot bronze was commissioned by The Sheffield, at 87th Street between 8th and 9th Ave. in NYC. Hostetler’s unique treatment of the feminine form has earned him wide acclaim. Most of his “women” begin as single logs, which he carved by hand into sculpture. These woodcarvings occasionally take on an alternate life as bronzes, cast directly from their wood counterparts. In the 1960s Hostetler rose to national prominence with his “American Woman” series of sculptures. Hostetler’s Amish heritage initiated the series, in that he carved folk images from Ohio’s indigenous trees (elm, white oak, walnut, maple). As the series evolved into more slender, stylized figures, Hostetler also transitioned into exotic woods to compliment his vision (purple heart, ziricote, and pink ivory). Celebrated photographer Yousuf Karsh captured Hostetler with his sculpture in a series of photographs. Born in Beach City, Ohio , David Hostetler’s Amish grandfather profoundly influenced him both personally and artistically. After serving proudly in World War II, Hostetler went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in education from Indiana University, and his Masters of Fine Arts at Ohio University. For thirty-eight years Hostetler served Ohio University as a teacher and mentor, for which he achieved Professor Emeritus. He was a guest teacher throughout the United States and Mexico. His students include a number of accomplished artists, such as Jim Dine. Although Hostetler is renowned as a sculptor, his experience is diverse. He trained, as an engineer, worked as a farmer and salesman, owned his own commercial pottery company, and created an art commune, Art Park. Hostetler’s longtime appreciation of religions inspired his study of Judaism. A constant pursuit of intellectual growth and development of new skills resulted in learning to spin wool, build furniture, and create stained glass. Hostetler continued to study women’s history, shamanism, the history of jazz music, American craft, tools and folk art. The Last Dance, (2008) an EMMY award winning documentary video captures his spirit and art making.
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Artist: David Hostetler
Woman, Black, Abstract, Twist, Dance, Gown, Art Deco, Garden, By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Summertime Lady is back to the gallery on consignment. Outstanding focal point for front entry of your home or garden. Flowing curves, elongated form, definitive gaze and the ultimat...
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Early 2000s Art Deco David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Polished Bronze Female Form Bust Feminine Shiny Gold Egyptian
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
This polished bronze bust is sealed with Glasurit- a car finish that is baked on. It prevents the sculpture from tarnishing or yellowing. All you need to do is dust with a soft cloth. This bust is from a full figure wood sculpture...
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1970s Modern David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Carved Nickle Sculpture Silver Modern Female Bust 1980s
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Bust of Quiet Woman is cast nickel. The surface was then re-carved to accent each of the original marks in the wood. This is the only Hostetler sculpture ever cast in nickel and the ...
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1980s Abstract David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

David Hostetler Bronze Dancer Ferrari Red Automotive Paint Female Movement
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Dancing Lady is an iconic form of David Hostetler's. His first Dancing Lady was carved in white oak and painted in 1979. It wasn't until the early 1990's that David revisited this fo...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Bronze Sculpture African Figurative Female By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Tribal Figure is a bronze cast from a wood carving. The bronze base is cast from an antique mill stone and it is attached to a steel disk to bolt do...
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1990s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler, Gold, Deco, Full Figure, Polished Bronze, Dancing, Female
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David Hostetler's iconic female form. The polished bronze surface is sealed with Glasurit- a car finish, so it never needs to be polished. It is edition number 2/12. He has a dramat...
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1990s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler, Bather, Gold, Shiny, Torso, Bikini, Female, Polished Bronze
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David Hostetler carved the wood original for this bronze casting in 1960. He used an exotic wood board he obtained at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. You only notice the narrowness of the o...
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1990s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Female Bronze Sculpture Figurative Art Deco Brown
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David Hostetler cast this bronze from an original wood carving, as most of his bronzes originate. This sculpture was the original model for unique ver...
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2010s Art Deco David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Semaphore II Bronze Sculpture Abstract Female Pale Gold Frontal
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Signature is along the bottom edge of the sculpture. The marble base can be substituted for steel for an outdoor setting. The edition is 1/24 with 2 artist proofs. Semaphore Woman II...
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2010s Abstract David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Carved Lacewood Sculpture Beige Female Full Figure Figurative
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning figure carved from a single section of lacewood. Natural color finish. The base is a 2 level disk, 5"h x 10"d in black painted wood. Height includes the base. A unique scu...
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2010s Abstract David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

David Hostetler Carved Burlwood Sculpture Head Figurative Contemporary Beige
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Head sculpture is 18.5"h. Base is 2.5"h x 10.5"d. David was inspired to carve a burl after receiving a turned burlwood bowl. He captured the shape and re...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

David Hostetler Torso Sculpture Bronze Nude Mid Century Figurative Brown Ancient
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David Hostetler created this form originally in ceramic in 1948. He used the mold in the 1980's to cast a bronze. It has a green marble base that measures 2"h x 5.5"w x 4"d. The sculptures David created at the beginning of his career in the late 1940's and 1950's were abstract and in stone and ceramic. He was inspired by Henry Moore, Archipenko, Modigliani and Ancient Greek statues...
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1980s Post-War David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Female Figurative Sculpture BMW Car Paint Art Deco Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
By Commission. Casting and custom paint will take approximately 4 months. I have to get in line with my paint expert. Cape Lady is a polished bronze casting painted with Glasurit, a hand sprayed car paint. It is BMW white and BMW black. It is a limited edition of 15 with 2 artist proofs. The current edition available would be 6/15. It was cast from an original wood carving by David Hostetler...
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2010s Art Deco David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Green Cape Lady
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Green Cape Lady is a unique wood sculpture carved from elmwood from Hostetler's farm in Athens, OH. He used aniline dyes to "paint" on the hair and dress. He only carved one sculptur...
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1960s Folk Art David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

David Hostetler Dancer Gold Shiny Flowing Female Woman Figure By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Now available by commission. Dancing Lady in polished bronze is sealed with Glasurit- it never needs to be polished. She is cast from a wood carving of Dancing Lady- an iconic Hostet...
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1980s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Wood Female Figurative Sculpture Beige Anasazi Petroglyph
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
David was tackling the surface on this sculpture- he first tried it rough with deep gouges. No, back to what he did with the maquette- Guardian II. He carved and sanded and the bold ...
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Early 2000s Abstract David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

David Hostetler Bronze Sculpture Figurative Green Full Figure Small By Commissio
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
The Classic Lady bronze was cast from a wood carving. She is David's most petite sculpture. Movement and grace with the twist at the waist and tilt of the head. She can add beauty to...
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2010s Contemporary David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Jazz Singer Carved Pale CarvedWood Sculpture Female Contemporary
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jazz Singer V is carved white oak from David Hostetler's Ohio property. It was inspired by his wife Susan, who would sing in Club Davd- his jazz club a...
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Early 2000s American Modern David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

David Hostetler Sculpture Polished Bronze Female Art Deco Modern By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
I have ordered a Sensuous Woman. It will be ready to paint mid- November I can leave it all polished or paint it with a BMW white dress or a Ferrari red dress using the car paint Galsurit. Sensuous Woman as pictured is a polished bronze. It is sealed with automotive finish, so it never needs to be polished. The base is black marble, 2"h x 6"d. Sculpture is 20"h. The dynamic sculpture...
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1980s Art Deco David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Semaphore IV" by David Hostetler
By David Hostetler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bronze, patinaed 68″h x 12″w x 11″d on bronze base An elegant sculpture for a garden, office or home. She is part of the dream inspired sculptures in which the aspects of femininit...
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2010s Surrealist David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Sculpture Bust Female Polished Bronze Art Deco Commission Only
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
This bronze bust can be commissioned. It will take approximately 3 months to cast. The marble base can be ordered in white or black. Sensuous Woman Maquette is a highly polished bronze casting sealed with automotive clear coat-Glasurit. It never needs to be polished. It is the bust of...
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2010s Art Deco David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

David Hostetler Figurative Sculpture Torso Gold Plaster Midcentury Rough Surface
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
Torso 1955 is a cast plaster with oil paint to resemble a bronze cast. The base is wood, carved, sanded and painted. The base shows slight wear on corners. The sculpture is perfect. ...
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1950s Feminist David Hostetler Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Oil

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