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Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

American, b. 1951

Donald Sultan is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement in New York City.

Sultan has a unique artistic method and innovative approach to traditional subject matter. Known as Abstract Representation, Sultan’s paintings, prints and other art are characterized by the use of geometric black forms set against organic areas of bright color, thus bringing an abstract sensibility to his iconographic images of still life. Throughout his career he has revisited and reinvented still life, using images of lemons, poppies, playing cards, fruits, flowers, and other objects. Sultan’s lemons, a recurrent theme in his artworks, have in fact become an iconic image all over the world.

“All of the images of those dark pictures are really about the architecture in the paintings; they seem so massive and strong and permanent, but nothing is permanent,” Sultan has said. “The image in the front is very fragile, but it conveys the loaded meaning of everything that is contained in the painting.”

Sultan is considered to be at the forefront of contemporary art. Although his paintings are often classified as landscapes and still lifes, Sultan states that they are first and foremost abstracts. Besides paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he has created many editions. Sultan’s prints are unique: he uses specific materials like “flocking” to create expressive and powerful prints that are reminiscent of his forceful paintings. Since his first solo exhibition in 1977, Sultan’s artistic career has progressed rapidly; his works are part of the most prominent public and private collections to be found across the globe.

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(Biography provided by Weng Contemporary — ArtXX AG)

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Artist: Donald Sultan
Blue Lantern Flowers

Blue Lantern Flowers

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with blue powder coat on polished aluminum base Edition of 3

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

White and Silver Poppies Sculpture, Abstract Metal, 20th Century
White and Silver Poppies Sculpture, Abstract Metal, 20th Century

White and Silver Poppies Sculpture, Abstract Metal, 20th Century

By Donald Sultan

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Donald Sultan (1952) White and Silver Poppies (2021) Shaped aluminum, polished and with white powder coat, on polished aluminum base Size: 24.5 x 24 x 3.5 in (62 x 61 x 9 cm) Base: ...

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20th Century Abstract Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Big Yellow Poppies, 2015
Big Yellow Poppies, 2015

Big Yellow Poppies, 2015

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Donald Sultan (born 1951), is one of the leading American contemporary still life artists. He currently lives and works in New York. Sultan has been given numerous exhibitions dedica...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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White Lantern Flowers

White Lantern Flowers

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with white powder coat on polished aluminum base Edition of 3

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Red Lantern Flowers

Red Lantern Flowers

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with red powder coat on polished aluminum base Edition of 3

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Aqua Poppies

Aqua Poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shaped aluminum with aqua powder coat on polished aluminum base 24.50 x 24 x 3.50 in (62.23 x 60.96 x 8.89 cm)

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Blue Flocked Lantern Flowers

Blue Flocked Lantern Flowers

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shaped aluminum with blue flocking 54 x 31 in (137.16 x 78.74 cm)

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Yellow Flocked Lantern Flowers

Yellow Flocked Lantern Flowers

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shaped aluminum with yellow flocking 54 x 31 in (137.16 x 78.74 cm)

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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