Ed Rossbach Sculptures
American, 1914-2002
Ed Rossbach (1914-2002) completed his graduate studies at Cranbrook in 1946. He, along with Marianne Strengell worked within the narrow parameters of Euro-Bauhaus-Scandinavian weaving traditions for industry. “In reaction to this tight definition of textiles,” Jo Ann C. Stabb wrote in Retro/Prospective: 25+ Years of Art Textiles and Sculpture (vol. 37), “Rossbach became fascinated by indigenous textile processes and the use of found materials as he studied artifacts in the anthropology collection at University of California, Berkeley, as a faculty member from 1950 to 1979. Noted for creating three-dimensional, structural forms from unexpected, humble materials including plastic, reeds, newspaper, stapled cardboard, twigs, Rossbach inspired a renaissance in basketry and vessel forms and influenced other artists, including his students Gyöngy Laky and Lia Cook.”
Rossbach began making baskets out of tundra grasses while stationed in the Aleutians during World War II, and went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cranbrook Academy on the GI Bill. Like Pat Hickman and Lillian Elliott, he became part of the Bay Area fiber arts movement of the 1960s and 1970s, challenging traditional forms and media in basketmaking. He used plastic, metal, food cartons, and old newspapers to express his delight in American popular culture. A carefully crafted basket made out of trash was Rossbach's challenge to his audience to rediscover the joy of doing, of creating something of no value that was still beautiful.(Biography provided by Browngrotta Arts)
to
2
1
1
Overall Height
to
Overall Width
to
1
1
2
1
2
407
230
230
122
1
1
1
1
Artist: Ed Rossbach
Staplers (1976), Woven Paper Sculpture by Ed Rossbach
By Ed Rossbach
Located in Wilton, CT
Ed Rossbach was known for experimenting by using unexpected materials and symbols in his baskets, vessels, and assemblages including plastic, cotton balls,...
Category
1970s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Warp Ikat Spiral, Mid-Century Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Wall Sculpture
By Ed Rossbach
Located in Wilton, CT
Warp Ikat Spiral, weaving, 36"x108", 1962.
This mid-century geometric abstract tapestry was done by American textile artist, Ed Rossbach (1914-2002, Chica...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry
Related Items
Sinuosity mini in Absinthe (pop green slick metallic smooth small sculpture
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Mid sized. Absinthe Green Metallic
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract ...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Sinuosity 133 orange (pop slick metallic smooth small sculpture art)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
No Reserve
H 10 in W 6 in D 8 in
sinuosity 148 black cherry (pop art metallic smooth small sculpture abstract)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Sinuosity in Purple (pop slick metallic smooth curvy sculpture art)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Larger than mid sized. Purple Metallic Pedestal mount
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled,...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
H 18 in W 15 in D 8 in
Andra Samelson, Microcosm 2, 2016, Canvas, Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic Paint
By Andra Samelson
Located in Darien, CT
Andra Samelson’s work explores the relationship of microcosm and macrocosm, the celestial and terrestrial. Her imagery is often associated with molecular and galactic systems. Combin...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic
sinuosity 142 aqua (pop slick metallic smooth small table top sculpture)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Sinuosity mini in Dark Blue (pop slick metallic smooth small sculpture abstract
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Mini. Dark Blue Metallic
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture,...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Love at first Sight - Original Wall Sculpture
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Uri Dushy's pop art piece stands out as a testament to his decades-long exploration of art's origins, blending artistic genres to forge provocative and captivating creations.
This pi...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in
Sinuosity in Gold Orange (pop curvy slick metallic smooth small sculpture art)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Sinuosity sculpture. Wall hanging in any direction, 360 degrees or pedestal mount. Goldfish Orange metallic finish
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Cha...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Free Shipping
H 27 in W 20 in D 5 in
Sinuosity mini in Purple (pop metallic smooth small sculpture abstract slick)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Mini Purple Metallic.
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, an...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
sinuosity 151 blue (pop art metallic smooth small sculpture abstract)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
#sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented, mixed-me...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
sinuosity 145 red (pop slick metallic smooth small table top sculpture)
By Ted VanCleave
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented...
Category
2010s Pop Art Ed Rossbach Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Ed Rossbach sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Ed Rossbach sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ed Rossbach in fabric, paper, tapestry and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Ed Rossbach sculptures, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kayla Rumpp, Peter Millett, and Rosa Brun. Ed Rossbach sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,000 and tops out at $9,000, while the average work can sell for $7,000.