The work of celebrated Mexican sculptor Felipe Castañeda represents a harmonious balance of pre-Columbian and modern artistic impulses. His figurative and still-life sculptures have a quiet, contemplative appeal. Working in mediums like marble, onyx and bronze, Castaneda’s female figures explore themes of womanhood, motherhood and fertility.
Castañeda was born in La Paloma, Mexico, in 1933. The area’s abundance of pre-Columbian sites and artifacts no doubt inspired his later work. Interested in art from a young age, Castañeda moved to Mexico City to get closer to the country's artistic scene. He started his studies at La Esmeralda National School of Painting Sculpture and Drawing in 1958, where he discovered a passion for sculpture. Castañeda left school in 1963 and worked at the National Museum of Anthropology and as an assistant to Francisco Zúñiga.
Zúñiga was an Expressionist artist known for his paintings and sculptures featuring indigenous women, which undoubtedly informed Castaneda's style. Castañeda developed a sensual aesthetic highlighting the female form and harking back to the clean lines, classical proportions and thoughtful expressions of Greco-Roman sculpture. He held his first solo exhibition in 1970 in Monterrey, Mexico.
Over the course of his long career, Castañeda has exhibited throughout Mexico, the United States and Europe. He has received commissions for public sculptures in his home country as well as in California. His work is held in the permanent collections at the Museum of Art History in Ciudad Juárez and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Castañeda currently lives in Morelia, Mexico.
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Felipe Castañeda
By Felipe Castañeda
Located in New York, NY
Felipe Castañeda Felicidad (1984) Marble sculpture Measure: H 18 inches Signed F Castanee 1984.
Marble
1990s Modern Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and brass.
Brass, Copper, Iron
Victor Hugo Castañeda Bronze Sculpture, Mexico 1988, Edition 1/20
By Victor Hugo Castaneda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare bronze sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Victor Hugo Castañeda (b. 1947), signed and dated Victor H. Castañeda, 1988, and marked Edition 1 of 20. This intimate and contemplat...
Bronze
Desoto Small Sculpture by Arteriors in Antique Silver Resin
By Arteriors
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A dynamic, multi-faceted geometric sculpture that captures light from every angle. It serves as a sophisticated "jewelry" piece for a desktop, bookshelf, or console. Antique silver ...
Resin
Daum "Athena" Female Form by Pedro Ramirez Vasquez
By Daum, Pedro Ramirez Vazquez
Located in Miami, FL
This Daum “Athena” paperweight by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez embodies the refined intersection of architecture, symbolism, and master crystal craftsmanship. True to Daum’s heritage, the ...
Crystal
$5,800 / item
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Katerpillarz : Crystal Organic Multi-Color Wall Decoration
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Katerpillarz crystal multi-color wall decoration linear long glass multi-color wall sculpture. An object of fused and thermoformed glass designed by Orfeo Quagliata. 100% handmade wi...
Glass
Luigi Sonzini, 1981 Modern Art Sculpture Panel
Located in Milano, IT
Luigi Sonzini (1942-2107) 1981 modern art sculpture panel burned fiberglass.
Plexiglass, Fiberglass
Fosse Ways II by Alice Walton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alice Walton is a talented sculptor whose work is defined by her innovative approach to form and material. Born with a deep appreciation for the visual arts, Walton developed her ski...
Porcelain
Precision Mobile Modular Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Northport, MI
A striking example of contemporary kinetic design, this “Precision Mobile” by TAIT Design Co. embodies balance, movement, and refined materiality. Crafted in 2015 and made in Detroit...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$975
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
1960's Felipe Delfinger Mexican Brutalist Wrought Iron & Art Glass Candleholder
By Erik Höglund, Felipe Delfinger
Located in San Diego, CA
Up for sale is a wonderful Mexican Brutalist candleholder designed by Felipe Delfinger and made in Mexico. This dates from the 1960s. No signatures. ...
Wrought Iron
Daum France Crystal Cat Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Catania, IT
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal cat figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1960s. The sculpture features a lovely cat with dimensional carving. ...
Crystal
Felipe Castaneda White Onyx Life Size Sculpture of a Nude Woman
By Felipe Castañeda
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A massive life size white onyx sculpture by the Mexican master Felipe Castaneda. The sculpture was likely executed circa 1980. It highly polished ...
Onyx
$1,650 / item
H 5 in Dm 25 in
IZDATGLAZ Circle Medium Color Glass Decoration Centerpiece by Orfeo Quagliata
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Medium circle centerpiece created by Orfeo Quagliata from our new collection IZDATGLAZ. These shimmering glass gems create a simple modern touch for any space. Whether it’s gold, sil...
Glass