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David Ruth Art

American, b. 1951
David Ruth is an Oakland, California based glass sculptor that has been making large-scale cast glass sculptures and architectural features for over 30 years. Often featuring bright colors and contrasting polished surfaces with rough textures, the work has been featured in architecture, museums, and in galleries around the world. He holds degrees in History from University of California at Santa Cruz and glass from California College of the Arts. Over the years he has taught various workshops and classes in glass techniques and is considered an innovator in glass casting.
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Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Pura Gede', 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Pura Gede' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space & Standing Stones series. It features painterly brush...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Cloud Study #1', 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
Cloud Study #1 is a contemporary abstract glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Cloud Study Series. It contains hues of white and blue in painterly brushstroke formations in glass c...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Stainless Steel

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Tikei', 2013 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Tikei' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called trails. Trails are ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Stainless Steel

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Rapota', 2017 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Rapota' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It was the last completed sculpture from this series. It features painterly bru...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Stainless Steel

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Mandul', 2008 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Mandul' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space & Standing Stones series. It features painterly brushstroke formations in glass called ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Stainless Steel

Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', 2005 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Abstract Cast Glass Sculpture, 'Faanui, 2023 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Faanui' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. David wanted to capture pictorial quality of his previous cast internal pieces,...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Glass

Abstract Glass Sculpture, 'Thiba', 1992 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Thiba' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It is made by heating the glass and then hand working it into form. The main col...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Glass

Abstract Glass Sculpture, 'Alcaid', 1992 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Alcaid' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It is made by heating the glass and then hand working it into form. The main co...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Glass

Abstract Glass Sculpture, 'Alcor', 1992 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
'Alcor' is a contemporary abstract cast glass sculpture by David Ruth from his Internal Space series. It is made by heating the glass and then hand working it into form. The main col...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist David Ruth Art

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Glass

David Ruth art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic David Ruth 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 and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Ruth in glass, metal, stainless steel 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 abstract style. Not every interior allows for large David Ruth art, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. David Ruth 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 $100,000, while the average work can sell for $15,750.

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