Joe Brown Decorative Objects

Joe Brown, who followed R. Tait McKenzie, as America's leading sculptor of athletes in action. Brown sculpted just a year after he was named boxing coach at Princeton University. Like his mentor, McKenzie, Brown oversaw an athletic program while pursuing his sculpting work, and in his early years, he preferred to depict athletes in the nude, in the Classic Greek manner. Brown excelled as an athlete at Temple University and modeled for artists in Philadelphia, including Walker Hancock and McKenzie, who became his teacher for several years. Later, Brown became famous for his public sculptures, including Full Swing and Punter, now located near Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia.

Creator: Joe Brown

"Poseidon Calming the Sea, " Sculpture w/ Swimmers by Joe Brown Awarded by AAU

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

"Poseidon Calming the Sea, " Sculpture w/ Swimmers by Joe Brown Awarded by AAU

By Joe Brown

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Enormously important, both artistically and historically, this unique bronze depicting a monumental Poseidon figure calming the sea and making space for swimmers to complete below, w...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Joe Brown, 1909-1985, Figurative Nude Clay Sculpture

$3,780

Joe Brown, 1909-1985, Figurative Nude Clay Sculpture

By Joe Brown

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Striking figurative nude sculpture by Joe Brown. A bit of an anomaly, Brown served as professor of sculpture and boxing coach at Princeton. Usually known for his sports sculptures, t...

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Mid-20th Century Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Clay

"Double Play, " Sculpture Capturing Dramatic Baseball Play with Male Nude, 1953

$7,800Sale Price|20% Off

"Double Play, " Sculpture Capturing Dramatic Baseball Play with Male Nude, 1953

By Joe Brown

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brilliant piece of sculpture capturing one of the most dramatic moments in American baseball, this 1953 bronze by Joe Brown shows a baseball player touching second base with his right foot and readying to throw the ball to first base for the second out with his right arm. The figure is cantilvered over the wood base, and the placement of his arms and legs is dancelike in its grace and strength. Brown has captured the tension of his torso and limbs and the beautiful musculature of the man's back, reminding the viewer that he learned from the master of American athletic sculpture...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

$1,900

H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985

By Lucio Del Pezzo

Located in New York, NY

Luccio Del Pezzo ( Italian 1933-2020 ) A commissioned work, offered as an award to exhibitors of 25 years standing at the legendary Milan Salone del Mobile Italiano. Bronze, copper,...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Steel

Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite

$14,500

H 30 in W 21 in D 15 in

Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our stunning Nude Male Sculpture in Solid Lucite, Circa 1970's. This one-of-a-kind piece of furniture is a true masterpiece, expertly craft...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Terracotta Clay Horse Sculpture

$2,640

H 28 in W 7.5 in D 25 in

Terracotta Clay Horse Sculpture

By Tang Dynasty

Located in Dallas, TX

A handcrafted terracotta horse in the style of the Tang Dynasty sculptural tradition. Much of the body of the piece is glazed with a dark indigo blue finish. Some fading in detai...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tang Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture

$2,250

H 17 in Dm 6.5 in

Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th Century bronze male nude sculpture on wood pedestal base.

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20th Century Renaissance Revival Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Art Deco Nouveau Modern Female Nude Bronze Decorative Figurative Sculpture

$1,200

H 39.5 in W 15 in D 11 in

Art Deco Nouveau Modern Female Nude Bronze Decorative Figurative Sculpture

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A lovely modern female nude bronze decorative figurative sculpture. Stylized in an Art Deco or Art Nouveau style. Artist unknown. A romantic and timeless composition. From a private ...

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20th Century Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Modern Bronzed Plaster Sculpture of a Male Nude Torso

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 12 in D 7 in

French Modern Bronzed Plaster Sculpture of a Male Nude Torso

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French modern bronzed plaster sculpture of a male nude torso, possibly a Maquette. Unsigned. A bold, well modeled sculpture, with a beautiful patina an...

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20th Century French Modern Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Hand-Formed Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture by Karen Gayle Tinney, 38”H

$750

H 38 in W 13 in D 1 in

Hand-Formed Ceramic and Fiber Wall Sculpture by Karen Gayle Tinney, 38”H

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Wall Sculpture #849 Single panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic piece in unglazed white stoneware with cotton braid and fringe. Hanging wire is included on the back. Ships with...

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2010s American Organic Modern Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Cotton

Attila Tivadar Nude Male Torso Bust Cast Stone Sculpture

$1,650

H 20 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Attila Tivadar Nude Male Torso Bust Cast Stone Sculpture

By Attila Tivadar

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Attila Tivadar Nude Male Torso Bust Cast Stone Sculpture. A Well Modeled Sculpture with wonderful patina and texture. It's a great substantial work. The sc...

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1970s American Expressionist Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Cast Stone

Art Deco Brown Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture

$1,720

H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Brown Patinated Bronze Female Nude Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This Art Deco brown patinated bronze female nude sculpture from the 20th century is mounted on a green marble base. The sculpture represents a seated female nude with elongated forms...

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20th Century French Art Deco Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy

$4,130Sale Price|30% Off

H 25 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Roman Nude Male Marble Sculpture Italian or statue of David. Well executed and wonderfully proportioned figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Michelangelo ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Limestone

Sensual Realistic French Sculpture of Male Nude Mythological Figure Hercules

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.5 in W 10 in D 8 in

Sensual Realistic French Sculpture of Male Nude Mythological Figure Hercules

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive realistic plaster statue of a muscular nude male that sits on top of a square block base. The elegant design shows intricate detail and qualit...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Wire Mesh Male Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture by Eric Boyer

$2,950

H 38.5 in W 15 in D 7 in

Wire Mesh Male Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture by Eric Boyer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A life-sized, three-dimensional, figural sculpture by Eric Boyer, formed of wire mesh, into the nude male torso and legs. This piece is very lightweight, an...

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Late 20th Century American Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Wire

Previously Available Items

"The Sprinter" Bronze Sculpture by Joe Brown

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H 9 in W 11 in D 6 in

"The Sprinter" Bronze Sculpture by Joe Brown

By Joe Brown

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Bronze sculpture of a runner signed Joe Brown and titled "Sprinter" presented on a marble base. This piece measures 11"W x 9"H x 6"D. Joe Brown is considered a most proficient scul...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

"Punter, " Rare 1940s Depiction of Football Kick by Joe Brown, Sports Sculptor

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H 10.5 in W 4 in D 7 in

"Punter, " Rare 1940s Depiction of Football Kick by Joe Brown, Sports Sculptor

By Joe Brown

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculpted in bronze by Joe Brown, second in a line of great American sculptors of athletes in motion, this famous depiction of a football punter dates to the 1940s. Brown studied under, and was mentored by, Robert Tait McKenzie...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Joe Brown decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Joe Brown decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joe Brown decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Joe Brown were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Marianna von Allesch, Chaim Gross, and Witco. Prices for Joe Brown decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,500 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,750.