Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
Dutch, b. 1938
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist-mystic whose work, with its signature power, lyricism, and grand proportions, heightens the viewer's sense of imagination and discovery.
A Dutchman and a youthful immigrant to Ontario, Canada, and then the United States, he was a part of the avant-guard Tenth Street scene in 1960s New York, an adherent of Abstract Expressionism, and has maintained residences in New York City and Sagaponack in the Hamptons.
Van de Bovenkamp has earned an international reputation in the past 55 years for designing, fabricating, and installing over 100 unique commissioned sculptures and fountains in collaboration with architects, cities, museums, and private individuals. His works can be seen in public, civic, corporate and private collections.to
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Artist: Hans Van de Bovenkamp
"Quintessence #3" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Quintessence #3" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Bronze
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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"Intrepid Cloud" Abstract, Steel Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Intrepid Cloud" by Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Large-scale, abstract outdoor sculpture in stainless steel
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public loca...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
"Tree House" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Tree House" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Unique welded bronze
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been descri...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Bronze
"Muse #3" Abstract, Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors, Silver
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Muse #3" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Stainless steel
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as a...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
"Ethereal Oracle" Abstract, Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors, Silver
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Ethereal Oracle" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Stainless steel
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been descri...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mini Portal
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dutch, b. 1938
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist-mystic whose work -- with i...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
"Itzamna Stella" small bronze sculpture
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
This elegant pedestal-size bronze was hand-fabricated, not cast. A large, 9-foot tall version of "Itzamna Stella" in stainless steel is installed outdoors at the Reading Public Museu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
"Ode to Chamberlain" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Ode to Chamberlain" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Unique welded bronze
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has bee...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Bronze
"Androgynous" abstract bronze sculpture
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Hans Van de Bovenkamp's abstract-figurative sculpture "Androgynous" is a subtly feminine piece with a sensuous balance of rounded and angular forms. This medium sized sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
Waves and Circles, Large Outdoor/Indoor Steel Sculpture
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Hans van de Bovenkamp, Dutch (1938 - )
Title: Circles and Waves
Year: 1986
Medium: Steel Sculpture
Overall Size: 87 x 50 in. (220.98 x 127 cm)
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1980s Modern Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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"Androgynous Nano" small bronze sculpture
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
Hans Van de Bovenkamp's abstract-figurative sculpture "Androgynous Nano" is a subtly feminine piece with a sensuous balance of rounded and angular forms. This small, elegant bronze i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
"Circles and Waves" abstract bronze sculpture
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Glen Ellen, CA
"Circle and Waves" is one of renowned artist Hans Van de Bovenkamp's most graphic sculptures, playful and accessible. Fabricated bronze with visible connection points and varied brow...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
"Tripolemus" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Tripolemus" by Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Large-scale, abstract outdoor sculpture in bronze
Stainless steel base measures 36"w x 48"d
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created prima...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Bronze
"Pear Portal" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Pear Portal" by Hans van de Bovenkamp
Unique welded bronze
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been descr...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Metal, Bronze
Crescendo
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dutch, b. 1938
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist-mystic whose work -- with i...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
Cloud
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dutch, b. 1938
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist-mystic whose work -- with i...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
Rocker
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dutch, b. 1938
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist-mystic whose work -- with i...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
Grecian Voyage
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sculpture of abstract boat
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1930s Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze
"Sagg Portal #9" Abstract, Steel Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Sag Portal #9" by Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Large-scale, abstract outdoor sculpture in stainless steel
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public local...
Category
2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mandela
By Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dutch, b. 1938
Renowned for his monumental sculpture created primarily for open-air public locales, Hans Van de Bovenkamp has been described as an artist-mystic whose work -- with i...
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2010s Abstract Hans van de Bovenkamp Sculptures
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Bronze, Stainless Steel
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[1] Elsen, Albert. “On Artistic Freedom: An Interview,” Dimitri Hadzi, (New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1996), 30.
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