Francie Hester Sculptures

American

The art of Francie Hester evokes the feeling of a secret or memory being uncovered. Her contemporary abstract pieces may seem chaotic at first, but patterns begin to emerge upon closer inspection. Using mathematical and geometric principles, Hester creates paintings, drawings and sculptures that strive to bring order to chaos and draw out the unknowable.

Born in 1959, Hester focused on art from an early age. She earned a BFA from the University of Michigan in 1982 and an MFA from the University of Maryland in 1994. She held her first solo exhibition at Anton Gallery in Monterey, California, in 2006 and has since exhibited across the country and around the world.

Hester also creates large-scale public commissions. One of her most well-known site-specific works is Wordfall, a 2016 installation for the lobby of the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The stunning piece, which drapes down from the high ceiling, is made from over 80,000 paperclips wrapped in the words of poetry from Brendan Ogg, a young cancer victim.

Hester is the recipient of several honorary grants, including from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Arts Council of Montgomery County and the Maryland State Arts Counsel. Her paintings and sculptures are held in many private and corporate collections, including those of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, Capital One and Ernst & Young.

Hester lives and works in Boulder, Colorado, and Silver Springs, Maryland, and is represented by Susan Eley Fine Art in New York. In 2022, she was one of the featured artists at an exhibition presented by the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in California called "The Most Beautiful Mistake You Can Make." A perfect fit for Hester's work, the show explored how random errors can stimulate artistic creativity.

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Artist: Francie Hester

Francie HesterIntertwined N, multicolored mixed media painting on aluminum, 2019

$7,360Sale Price|20% Off

Intertwined N, multicolored mixed media painting on aluminum

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Painter Francie Hester, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, lives and works outside of Washington, DC. In 1999, Hester abandoned the traditional practice of painting on canvas to explore the properties of painting on aluminum...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterVessel 22 #3, blue and green mixed media sculptural piece, textured,, 2022

$12,650

Vessel 22 #3, blue and green mixed media sculptural piece, textured,

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 36" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel #4, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter, 2021

$5,520Sale Price|20% Off

Vessel #4, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel A-21, warm copper mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 36" diameter, 2021

$10,120Sale Price|20% Off

Vessel A-21, warm copper mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 36" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 36" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterUnfolding H, white and multicolored abstract painting on aluminum, mixed media, 2019

$6,900

Unfolding H, white and multicolored abstract painting on aluminum, mixed media

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Painter Francie Hester, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, lives and works outside of Washington, DC. In 1999, Hester abandoned the traditional practice of painting on canvas to expl...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterVessel #3, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter, 2021

$5,520Sale Price|20% Off

Vessel #3, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel #2, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter, 2021

$6,900

Vessel #2, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Lisa PressmanMargins Of Matter, Abstract Mixed-Media Sculpture Wall Mounted, 7.5 x 7 x 2 in., 2025

$975

H 7 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Margins Of Matter, Abstract Mixed-Media Sculpture Wall Mounted, 7.5 x 7 x 2 in.

By Lisa Pressman

Located in New York, NY

SIGNED ON BACK. Lisa Pressman’s Shape of Memory series transforms cardboard, thread, smoke, and Letraset into evocative wall-mounted works that recall ancient relics or worn book covers. Each shaped panel floats about an inch off the wall, often casting glowing, colored shadows from painted backs that shift with the light. Stitched seams and weathered surfaces suggest scars, resilience, and the passage of time, resonating as personal artifacts of memory and healing. Known for her abstract paintings in oil, encaustic, and mixed media, Pressman’s oeuvre consistently explores impermanence and transformation. With their sculptural presence and luminous effects, these intimate objects blur painting...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard

David E. PetersonPuzzle 83, David E. Peterson, Contemporary Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture, 2013

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 60 in W 8 in D 2 in

Puzzle 83, David E. Peterson, Contemporary Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture

By David E. Peterson

Located in Dallas, TX

David E. Peterson Puzzle #83, 2013 Acrylic, Exotic wood, MDF, UV resin 2 piece set of 60h x 8w x 2d in (30h x 7w x 2d in. and 30h x 8w x 2.5d inches) 152.40h x 20.32w x 5.08d cm Thi...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Shiri PhillipsMy Joyful Heart - Lively Colorful Abstract 3-D Painted Weaving, 2024

$5,370

H 48 in W 67 in

My Joyful Heart - Lively Colorful Abstract 3-D Painted Weaving

By Shiri Phillips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Wire

Stephen WallingTurnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey & Beige, 2021

$4,200

H 23.5 in W 36 in D 2.5 in

Turnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey & Beige

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright pastel hues of sage green, light grey, and beige "Turnabout", hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley ar...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Francie Hester Sculptures

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Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel

David E. PetersonLeaner Set 2643, Contemporary Pastel Pink Wooden Wall Sculpture, diptych, 2017

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 75 in D 4 in

Leaner Set 2643, Contemporary Pastel Pink Wooden Wall Sculpture, diptych

By David E. Peterson

Located in Dallas, TX

DAVID E. PETERSON (b. 1979, USA) An abstract painter inspired by Product Design, Graphic Design and Architecture, David E. Peterson was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1979. He ha...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Stephen WallingPiquant: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red, Pink, Peach, Maroon, 2020

$3,900

H 24 in W 42 in D 2 in

Piquant: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red, Pink, Peach, Maroon

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright hues of red, peach, pink, maroon, white and beige Piquant, hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley artis...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Francie Hester Sculptures

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Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Stephen WallingPeekin (Colorful Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Green & White), 2020

$3,600

H 35 in W 24 in D 2.5 in

Peekin (Colorful Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Green & White)

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in shades of blue, green, teal, with contrasts of white "Peekin", made by Hudson Valley artist, Stephen Walling, in 2020 35 x...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Francie Hester Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

David E. PetersonRed Metal Thermo, David E. Peterson, Contemporary Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture, 2010

$760Sale Price|57% Off

H 8 in W 40 in D 3 in

Red Metal Thermo, David E. Peterson, Contemporary Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture

By David E. Peterson

Located in Dallas, TX

DAVID E. PETERSON (b. 1979, USA) An abstract painter inspired by Product Design, Graphic Design and Architecture, David E. Peterson was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1979. He ha...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

Lucy MakiInterweave - White, grey, silver, abstract, three dimensional, wall sculpture, 2013

$6,800

H 27 in W 72 in D 2 in

Interweave - White, grey, silver, abstract, three dimensional, wall sculpture

By Lucy Maki

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Maki's work is influenced by early Modernist Abstraction, while her combination of materials and technique make the pieces uniquely her own. This work, in subtle shades of white, gra...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

David E. PetersonPuzzle 97, David E. Peterson, Contemporary Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture, 2016

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Puzzle 97, David E. Peterson, Contemporary Colorful Wooden Wall Sculpture

By David E. Peterson

Located in Dallas, TX

David E. Peterson Puzzle # 97, 2016 Maple, mdf, acrylic and uv resin approx 24h x 10w x 1.50d in / 60.96h x 17.78w x 3.81d cm DAVID E. PETERSON (b. 1979, USA) An abstract painter i...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

David E. PetersonMini Leaner #9, Contemporary Green & Blue Wall Sculpture, Shiny Exotic Wood, 2020

$1,260Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

Mini Leaner #9, Contemporary Green & Blue Wall Sculpture, Shiny Exotic Wood

By David E. Peterson

Located in Dallas, TX

David E. Peterson is a Painter, Sculptor, and Deconstructive Designer. His "Leaner" series are stunning and will add a contemporary feel to any space. Peterson sources each exotic wo...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

David E. PetersonSunrise Rincon PR David E. Peterson, Contemporary Dramatic Wooden Wall Sculpture, 2011

$2,900

H 24 in W 18 in D 2 in

Sunrise Rincon PR David E. Peterson, Contemporary Dramatic Wooden Wall Sculpture

By David E. Peterson

Located in Dallas, TX

David E. Peterson Sunrise, Rincon, Puerto Rico, 2011 Acrylic, mdf and uv resin 24h x 18w x 2.50d in 60.96h x 45.72w x 6.35d cm DAVID E. PETERSON (b. 1979, USA) An abstract painter ...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Acrylic

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Francie HesterStrata 21-B, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum, 2021

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H 58 in W 12 in D 1 in

Strata 21-B, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic, wax and aluminum leaf on aluminum honeycomb panel. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. May be paired with Strata 21-A, but can standalone as well. My work over the pas...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterStrata 21-A, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum, 2021

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H 58 in W 12 in D 1 in

Strata 21-A, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic, wax and aluminum leaf on aluminum honeycomb panel. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. May be paired with Strata 21-B, but can standalone as well. My work over the pas...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterRenewal #1, mixed media aluminum sculpture, multicolored grid, 16 x 16 inches, 2021

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Renewal #1, mixed media aluminum sculpture, multicolored grid, 16 x 16 inches

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

For the past two decades, I have been working on aluminum panels – attacking the metal with sanders, hammers, routers and drills. Surfaces of paint are layered, sanded, and stripped ...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterCluster #1, mixed media aluminum sculpture, multicolored sphere, 2021

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H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in

Cluster #1, mixed media aluminum sculpture, multicolored sphere

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

For the past two decades, I have been working on aluminum panels – attacking the metal with sanders, hammers, routers and drills. Surfaces of paint are layered, sanded, and stripped ...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterStrata 21 Set A, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum, 2021

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H 72 in W 25 in D 1 in

Strata 21 Set A, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic, wax and aluminum leaf on aluminum honeycomb panel. Lightweight aluminum strips can be hung at any width you'd like, very customizable. There is the option to hang horizont...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterVessel #7, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter, 2021

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H 22 in Dm 22 in

Vessel #7, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel #6, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter, 2021

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H 22 in Dm 22 in

Vessel #6, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel #5, black and gold mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter, 2021

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H 22 in Dm 22 in

Vessel #5, black and gold mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel 22 #4, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured, 2022

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Vessel 22 #4, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, textured

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and aluminum leaf on acrylic glass. 29" diameter. This is a time that has forced us to redefine. Redefine how we live, how we interact, how we see, what we value. Th...

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Francie HesterStrata 20 Set C, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum, 2020

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H 72 in W 25 in D 1 in

Strata 20 Set C, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece on aluminum

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic, wax and aluminum leaf on aluminum honeycomb panel. Lightweight aluminum strips can be hung at any width you'd like, very customizable. There is the option to hang horizont...

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2010s Contemporary Francie Hester Sculptures

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Metal

Francie HesterVessel C-20, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, 22" diameter, 2020

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H 22 in Dm 22 in

Vessel C-20, multicolored mixed media sculptural piece, 22" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and wax on acrylic glass. 22" diameter. Shown at VOLTA New York 2020.

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Plexiglass, Mixed Media, Wax, Acrylic

Francie HesterVessel B-20, dark blue mixed media sculptural piece, 36" diameter, 2020

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H 36 in Dm 36 in

Vessel B-20, dark blue mixed media sculptural piece, 36" diameter

By Francie Hester

Located in New York, NY

Acrylic paint and wax on acrylic glass. 36" diameter. Shown at VOLTA New York 2020.

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2010s Abstract Francie Hester Sculptures

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Glass, Mixed Media, Wax, Acrylic

Francie Hester sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Francie Hester sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Francie Hester in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint 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 abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Francie Hester sculptures, so small editions measuring 40 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Niho Kozuru, Peter Millett, and Donise English. Francie Hester sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,900 and tops out at $12,650, while the average work can sell for $6,900.