Frederick Hart Busts

American, 1943-1999

A sculptor and stone cutter in the Classical* style, Frederick Hart was an apprentice at the National Cathedral in Washington DC and there learned about sculpting and stone cutting. Then his big break of public recognition came when he won a competition to design the facade of the Cathedral, which incorporated his thirteen year masterpiece of the Creation, a 21 X 15 foot bas relief*. He also designed Three Soldiers, realistic in style, for the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in DC to contrast with the abstraction of Maya Lin's Vietnam Memorial. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in South Carolina, Frederick Hart was an opponent of most contemporary art, thinking it motivated by political rather than aesthetic reasons. As a proponent of Realism*, he was made an honorary member of The American Society of Classical Realism Guild of Artists. Just before his premature death from lung cancer in 1999, he built his 17,000 square-foot dream home "Chesley," on 250 acres of land in Virginia. This mansion was intended to be an artists' retreat to nourish traditional, classical values and refute modernist* trends that he said allowed anything to be called art. He endured several legal battles including the use of his Three Soldiers on a souvenir without his permission and a lawsuit with Time-Warner over the "demonizing" of his creation scene.

Creator: Frederick Hart

Frederick Hart "The Tree Graces", Acrylic Illuminated Sculpture 141/395 USA 2003

$13,748

Frederick Hart "The Tree Graces", Acrylic Illuminated Sculpture 141/395 USA 2003

By Frederick Hart

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A masterful work by celebrated American sculptor Frederick Hart, “The Three Graces” reflects the visionary artistry that established Hart as one of the most important figurative scul...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Acrylic

Philip C. Hart Modern Abstract Sculpture, Metal & Wire, USA, 2016

$1,200

H 15.5 in W 14 in D 4 in

Philip C. Hart Modern Abstract Sculpture, Metal & Wire, USA, 2016

By Philip C. Hart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Philip C. Hart "OH" circular table top sculpture with 3 Round wires and a round disc in center. Freely moves with a little air movement.

Category

2010s American Modern Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Metal, Wire

Whimsical Metal Tree Sculpture in the Brutalist School

$1,200

H 29 in W 21 in

Whimsical Metal Tree Sculpture in the Brutalist School

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

Interesting wire and brass sculpture on a slate base. Done in the Brutalist style, and of the period.

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Brass

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA

$195Sale Price|50% Off

H 4 in W 4.5 in D 0.2 in

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA, 300 - 360 years old apx. Discovered in Pennsylvania. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not b...

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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Organic Material

Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA

$2,250

H 10.25 in W 9.5 in D 19 in

Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA

By The Townsends

Located in Atlanta, GA

Signed 1981 Zebra Ceramic Sculpture by The Townsends, USA. This expressive ceramic zebra sculpture, signed and dated 1981 by The Townsends, is a standout example of American figural ceramics from the late 20th century. Known for their lifelike animal forms and glossy finishes, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc. produced a variety of decorative works with character and charm. This reclining zebra features hand-painted black and white...

Category

Late 20th Century American Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Ceramic

V&A Museum Edition Three Graces Sculpture after Antonio Canova

$2,049

H 16.93 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

V&A Museum Edition Three Graces Sculpture after Antonio Canova

Located in Nottingham, GB

An elegant V&A Museum Edition sculpture of The Three Graces, inspired by the celebrated Neoclassical masterpiece by Antonio Canova (1757–1822). The composition depicts the three my...

Category

Late 20th Century Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Marble

Striking Abstract Wood Sculpture by Ed Hart

$2,096Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 63.5 in W 11.5 in D 9.25 in

Striking Abstract Wood Sculpture by Ed Hart

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful wood sculpture by the noted Californian artist Ed Hart. Mixed exotic woods with a nice finish and detailed with metal inserts. Vaguely propeller shap...

Category

20th Century American Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture 1 - Tree Bark Series

$307

H 20.48 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Sculpture 1 - Tree Bark Series

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

“From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a collection of hand-crafted contemporary sculptures, based on original bark forms handpicked for their sculptural features, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Resin

Sculpture 3 - Tree Bark Series

$270 / item

H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

Sculpture 3 - Tree Bark Series

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

“From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a collection of hand-crafted contemporary sculptures, based on original bark forms handpicked for their sculptural features, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin

Sculpture 2 - Tree Bark Series

$301 / item

H 16.54 in W 2.96 in D 5.12 in

Sculpture 2 - Tree Bark Series

By RinDesign

Located in London, GB

“From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a collection of hand-crafted contemporary sculptures, based on original bark forms handpicked for their sculptural features, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Resin

"Ice Prince" by Terry Balle Illuminated Acrylic Sculpture c. 1980

$6,500

H 67 in Dm 12 in

"Ice Prince" by Terry Balle Illuminated Acrylic Sculpture c. 1980

By Terry Balle

Located in Hanover, MA

Illuminated helix-form floor sculpture entitled "Ice Prince" by artist Terry Balle, circa 1980. Constructed of stratified PMMA optical acrylic resin. A single lightbulb mounted to ...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Nail Sculpture from USA

$1,600

H 6.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

Nail Sculpture from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A petite square brass nail sculpture.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Brass

Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture

$8,800

H 15 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello. Engraved signature on the base.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Previously Available Items

Frederick Hart Fidelia Female Lucite Sculpture with Painted Wood Stand

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H 22.5 in W 15 in D 5.5 in

Frederick Hart Fidelia Female Lucite Sculpture with Painted Wood Stand

By Frederick Hart

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Frederick Hart, American (1943-1999), original sculpture in Lucite of fidelia, #195/350 in 1988. Fidelia is signed, dated and numbered Lucite sculpture depicting the upper torso of a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Frederick Hart Busts

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Frederick Hart busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Frederick Hart busts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frederick Hart busts, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original busts by Frederick Hart were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Frederick Hart busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,088 and can go as high as $14,088, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,088.