Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

American, 1938-2011

ennis Oppenheim (Electric City, September 6, 1938 - New York, January 21, 2011) was an American sculptor, conceptual artist, performance artist, land art artist and photographer. He earned his BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California in 1964 and an MFA from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California in 1965. He moved to New York in 1966, where he first taught art at various schools, before having solo exhibitions in New York in 1968 when he was 30. Oppenheim's early work tended to focus on performances of humans and animals in his shows. In the early 1970s, he was a forerunner in the use of video and film in his performances. Around 1980, Oppenheim shifted his focus from body art and performances to the creation of monumental conceptual arts installations. He participated in both the Venice Biennale and the Johannesburg Biennale in 1997. The artist lived and worked in New York and had been married to American sculptress Alice Aycock since 1982. He died on January 21, 2011 from liver cancer. Oppenheim was represented in the Netherlands with a monumental work in the Sculpture Park of the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo: Station for detaining and blinding radioactive horses, stage II (1981-1982). Due to the poor condition of the work in 1990, it was decided to return it to the artist in 1992. In 1996, a selection of Oppenheim's work was shown in a summer exhibition.

Creator: Dennis A. Oppenheim

Launching Structure #3 an Original Drawing by Dennis Oppenheim

$19,824

Launching Structure #3 an Original Drawing by Dennis Oppenheim

By Dennis A. Oppenheim

Located in London, GB

Dennis Oppenheim (1938-2011) was a conceptual artist, earth artist, sculptor, photographer, and performance artist, who was instrumental in the Performance Art and early Land Art movements. He exhibited alongside prominent artists of the age such as Michael Heizer, Robert Smithson, Robert Morris, and Vito...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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German Classical Drawing of an Ancient Statue

$3,300

H 37.25 in W 31.25 in D 1 in

German Classical Drawing of an Ancient Statue

Located in Hudson, NY

This finely done German drawing is an excellent example of classical study work done by an aspiring artist, the goal to learn scale, proportion and anatomical lessons from the great ...

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19th Century German Antique Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Paper

Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952

$5,537

H 16.15 in W 23.23 in D 0.79 in

Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952

By Finn Juhl

Located in London, GB

This is an example of a hand-drawn scaled drawing of the ‘Top of New Dining Table (DRW.79)’, 17th December 1952. The drawings depicts the top view of what seems to be a ‘simplified’ version of Finn Juhl’s Silver Table, or more commonly known as the ‘Judas Table...

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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Original Aviation Pencil Drawing Depicting an Albatros CIII WWI Aircraft

$412

H 12.37 in W 21.07 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Original Aviation Pencil Drawing Depicting an Albatros CIII WWI Aircraft

By Riccardo Cavigioli

Located in Milan, IT

Pencil drawing depicting a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance Albatros C III produced in 1916, by Riccardo Cavigioli. Measure with frame cm 53.5 x 31.4 - inches 21 x 13. ...

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1920s Italian Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Paper

17th Century Sanguine Drawing of an Arm and Hand

$2,150

H 13 in W 15 in D 1 in

17th Century Sanguine Drawing of an Arm and Hand

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine small drawing in sanguine on paper is from the collection of Phillips Hathaway. Retired investment banker, former Sothebys expert and once a World War II pilot. Known for h...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Drawing Depicting a Courtroom Scene After the Original by Honoré Daumier

$116

H 24.22 in W 20.28 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Drawing Depicting a Courtroom Scene After the Original by Honoré Daumier

By Honoré Daumier

Located in Bristol, GB

Vintage Original Pencil and Charcoal Study A drawing after the original artwork by Honoré Daumier, French (1808-1879). The original, which constitutes No. 22 of ‘Les Gens de Justic...

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20th Century French Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Paper, Glass

Original Jansen Architectural Pencil Drawing

$3,800

H 24.75 in W 18 in D 1 in

Original Jansen Architectural Pencil Drawing

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

An original Jansen pencil drawing depicting an architectural detail "Rosace de Plafond" page 137. Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e.

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1940s French Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Vintage Drawing Depicting a Courtroom Scene After the Original by Honoré Daumier

$116

H 24.22 in W 20.28 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Drawing Depicting a Courtroom Scene After the Original by Honoré Daumier

By Honoré Daumier

Located in Bristol, GB

Vintage Original Pencil and Charcoal Study A drawing after the original artwork by Honoré Daumier, French (1808-1879). The original, which constitutes No. 3 of ‘Croquis Parisiens’ (Parisian Sketches...

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20th Century French Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Original Model Drawing by André Courrèges for Diana Vreeland

$3,500

H 20 in W 26 in D 2 in

Original Model Drawing by André Courrèges for Diana Vreeland

By André Courrèges

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Wonderful historical pen and ink illustration on board by Courrèges of his models done for and notated to Diana Vreeland. Great piece of fashion history. Framed in an original plexig...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Original Technical Drawing of Hartungs Regulator, 1925

$648

H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in

Original Technical Drawing of Hartungs Regulator, 1925

Located in Praha, CZ

Handmade technical drawing. Signed and stamped in 1925. Ink on a paper. Newly framed in mat anthracit steel frame. Mat glass.

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Steel

Picasso Style Drawing of an Artist Painting a Nude Model

$1,850

H 18 in W 22.2 in D 1.1 in

Picasso Style Drawing of an Artist Painting a Nude Model

Located in New York, NY

Fun and fabulous mixed media drawing in pastel crayon of an artist and his nude model after a series of Picasso painting his models. Obviously in the artist's studio the fun colors a...

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1970s North American Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Technical Drawing of Compressor, 1925

$877

H 28.75 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in

Original Technical Drawing of Compressor, 1925

Located in Praha, CZ

Handmade technical drawing. Stamped in 1925 by Technical University in Brno. Ink on a paper. Newly framed in mat anthracite steel frame. Mat glass.

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Steel

Original Drawing by Javier Calleja (1971), Frances

$5,746Sale Price|25% Off

H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in

Original Drawing by Javier Calleja (1971), Frances

Located in Berlin, DE

Javier Calleja (1971) Untitled (Frances) 2017 Pencil and colored pencil on paper, signed, dated, and titled (under mat) 11.9 x 8.2 in / 30 x 21 cm Framed in oak In impeccable conditi...

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2010s European Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

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Paper

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Questions About Dennis A. Oppenheim Furniture

What is Meret Oppenheim famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
Meret Oppenheim is famous for her work as a Surrealist artist. One of her best-known pieces is Object, an enduringly disconcerting fur-covered teacup, saucer and spoon that Oppenheim created in 1936. The story goes, it was born of a lunchtime chat that Oppenheim had with Pablo Picasso and his then-muse, artist Dora Maar. The Spanish-born artist admired an unusual fur-lined bracelet Oppenheim wore, and she replied that anything could be covered with fur, “even this cup and saucer!” Her imagination fired, and Oppenheim bought some china and a swatch of Chinese gazelle fur. When it was exhibited in New York, Object was purchased by the Museum of Modern Art. It was the first work of art by a woman acquired by the institution. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Meret Oppenheim art and furniture.
Who is Marc Dennis?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Marc Dennis is an American artist and painter who focuses on hyper-realistic slice-of-life paintings. Using staged situations and referencing historical themes and pop culture, his work challenges preconceived notions of beauty, identity and power. Shop a selection of Marc Dennis pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Was Meret Oppenheim Dada or Surrealism?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
Most experts state that Meret Oppenheim was part of Surrealism, not Dada. Oppenheim moved to Paris to attend art school in 1932. There, she met sculptor Alberto Giacometti, who introduced her to Man Ray, Max Ernst and André Breton, considered the founder of the Surrealist movement. Within a year, Oppenheim was exhibiting her paintings with the Surrealists, the first female artist to do so. One of her most famous works is the 1936 Object, the enduringly disconcerting fur-covered teacup, saucer and spoon. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Meret Oppenheim art and furniture.
Was Dennis Hopper a painter?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Dennis Hopper was interested in several different art forms beyond his noted profession of acting, including painting. You may find his works of art, which include photography, paintings and sculptures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.