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Donald Sultan Figurative 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 Poppies Sculpture - Abstract Expressionist, Painted Aluminum
Blue Poppies Sculpture - Abstract Expressionist, Painted Aluminum

Blue Poppies Sculpture - Abstract Expressionist, Painted Aluminum

By Donald Sultan

Located in New York, NY

'Blue Poppies', 2015 Donald Sultan Painted Aluminum on Polished Aluminum base 24.4 x 24 x 3 in. / 62 x 61 x 8 cm. Edition of 25, Signed by the artist The specific information regard...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Blue with yellow poppies

Blue with yellow poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with stainless steel centers, powder coated, mounted on polished stainless steel base. Sultan, an internationally recognized artist who rose to prominence in the lat...

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Black Poppies

Black Poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with black powder coat on polished aluminum base. Edition 21/25.

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Black Lantern Flowers
Black Lantern Flowers

Black Lantern Flowers

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with black powder coat on polished aluminum base. Edition 12/25.

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Big blue poppies

Big blue poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

¾ inch thick painted aluminum. Edition of 6. Comes with powder coat painted black aluminum base. A polished stainless steel base is available for an additional charge

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Red Poppies - Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture, Poppies, Flower, Red
Red Poppies - Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture, Poppies, Flower, Red

Red Poppies - Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture, Poppies, Flower, Red

By Donald Sultan

Located in Zug, CH

Donald Sultan, Red Poppies Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture, Poppies, Flower, Red Painted aluminum on polished aluminum base Edition of 25 62 x 61 x 7.6 cm (24.5 x 24.2 x 3 in) Signed, dated, numbered, and titled, accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity In mint condition, as acquired from the publisher In the original packaging PLEASE NOTE: Edition numbers could vary from the one shown in the pictures. "Red Poppies" is a sculpture of painted aluminum on a polished aluminum base, belonging to Sultan’s famous Flower series. The artist is credited for the revival of the still life tradition where the image is deconstructed to the basic elements, thus Sultan’s work remains both abstract and representational. "Most of my ideas were to put imagery back into abstract painting. Some of the ones that look the most abstract are...

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Blue Poppies

Blue Poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in London, GB

Donald Sultan Blue Poppies, 2015 Incised with artist's initials, title, date and stamp-numbered 11/25 on the underside Powder-coated aluminium on polished aluminium base, contained i...

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1980s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Screen

White Tulips and Vase, April 4 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture
White Tulips and Vase, April 4 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture

White Tulips and Vase, April 4 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Sculpture

By Donald Sultan

Located in Zug, CH

Donald Sultan, White Tulips and Vase, April 4, 2014 Contemporary, 21st Century, Limited Edition Painted aluminum on polished aluminum base Edition of 25 61 x 50,8 x 8,9 cm (24 x 20 x 3.5 in.) Incised with the artists initials, titled and dated; accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity In mint condition, as acquired from the publisher in the original packaging PLEASE NOTE: Edition numbers could vary from the one shown in the images. White Tulips and Vase, April 4, 2014, belong to Sultan’s famous Flower series. The artist is credited for the revival of the still life tradition where the image is deconstructed to the basic elements, thus Sultan’s work remains both abstract and representational. One of the mainstays of making art is that you don't think of the new ideas, you discover them. "One of the mainstays of the making art is that you don't think of the new ideas, you discover them." — Donald Sultan White Tulips and Vase, April 4, 2014, represents Sultan's still-life, where the shape of the object is reduced to the bare essentials. The image reveals one of the key features of Sultan’s work - the material juxtaposition- the contrast of a weighty background with ethereal shapes of the flowers. The sculpture is made from painted aluminum on a polished aluminum base. The ephemeral shape of the flowers is gracefully combined with the weighty aluminum manifesting the synthesis of the natural and the industrial typical to Sultan´s work. The sculpture is incised with title, date, and artist initials, it is as well stamped with the edition number, publisher, and artist copyright stamp on the base verso. DONALD SULTAN Donald Sultan (born 1951, Asheville, US) is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement. He is best known for the use of abstracted, geometric black forms against organic areas of bright color. Donald Sultan (USA, born 1951) is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the New Yorker “New Image” movement. He has a unique artistic method and innovative approach to traditional subject matter. Known as Abstract Representation, Donald Sultan´s art is 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. Donald Sultan’s Lemons...

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Aqua poppies
Aqua poppies

Aqua poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with aqua powder coat on polished aluminum base.

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Yellow Poppies

Yellow Poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Shaped aluminum with yellow powder coat on polished aluminum base. Edition 21/25.

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2010s Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

White and Silver Poppies

White and Silver Poppies

By Donald Sultan

Located in Fairfield, CT

Sultan, an internationally recognized artist who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement, is known for elevating the still-life tradition through the...

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2010s Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Powder Coating

Blue with Yellow
Blue with Yellow

Blue with Yellow

By Donald Sultan

Located in New York, NY

Created by Donald Sultan in 2024, Blue with Yellow is a beautiful sculpture of painted aluminum and stainless steel mounted on a polished stainless steel base. Etched with the artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Red with Yellow
Red with Yellow

Red with Yellow

By Donald Sultan

Located in New York, NY

Created by Donald Sultan in 2024, Red with Yellow is a beautiful sculpture of painted aluminum and stainless steel mounted on a polished stainless steel base. Etched with the artist'...

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21st Century and Contemporary Donald Sultan Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Stainless Steel

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Donald Sultan figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Donald Sultan figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Donald Sultan in metal, powder coating, 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 contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Donald Sultan figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alex Katz, Christopher Schulz, and Deborah Ballard. Donald Sultan figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,287 and tops out at $125,000, while the average work can sell for $18,000.