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Kent Ullberg Art

Swedish
A native of Sweden, Kent Ullberg studied at the Swedish Konstfack School of Art in Stockholm, and at museums in Germany, the Netherlands, and France. He lived for seven years in Botswana, Africa, studying its wildlife and people, and served the last four years there as curator at the Botswana National Museum and Art Gallery. He has permanently made his home in the United States where he now lives on Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas. His work has been shown all over the world, including at the National Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Sweden; the Salon d’Automne in Paris, France; the National Gallery in Botswana, Africa; the Exhibition Hall, Beijing, China the Guildhall in London, U.K.; the National Geographic Society, Washington, DC; etc. Kent has completed and installed a large number of monumental sculptures worldwide, including “Deinonychus Dinosaurs”, a 25ft monument on Logan Square, Philadelphia; “American Eagle” monument, a 21ft composition in Princeton, NJ; a Conservation Fountain for Washington, D. C.; The Broward Convention Center Marine Fountain, 150ft long, by 36ft tall for the City of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and a 65ft tall installation for the Swedish Government Tele-Com Center in Stockholm, Sweden. Ullberg is a member of numerous prestigious art organizations from which he has received many outstanding awards, i.e. the National Academy of Design, N.Y.C. (Which elected Kent to the status of Full Academician- NA- Spring of 1990- The highest professional recognition bestowed on visual artists in America); the National Sculpture Society, N. Y. C.; National Academy of Western Art, Oklahoma City, OK; Society of Animal Artists, N. Y. C.; the American Society of Marine Artists, CT; the National Arts Club, N. Y. C.; the Society for Wildlife Art of the Nations, Sandhurst, England. He has won the Gold Medal for Sculpture in 1981, 1982, 1988, and 1990 at the National Academy of Western Art; was awarded the Gold Medal from the National Sculpture Society in N. Y. C. in 1983; received the Barnett Prize in 1975 and the Elin P. Speyer Award in 1985 from the National Academy of Design in N. Y. C.; and given the Silver Medal for Sculpture in 1989 and the Marguerite M. Hexter Award in 1990 from the Allied Artists of America; N. Y. C. Additionally, in 1993 he received the Henry Hering Medal from the National Sculpture Society for outstanding collaboration between architect and sculptor in a monumental sculpture.
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Mountain Lords bookends
Mountain Lords bookends

Mountain Lords bookends

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Loveland, CO

Bronze bookends by Kent Ullberg "Mountain Lords" Bronze Limited Edition of 100, signed and numbered 23 10.5" x 4.5 " x 5 " Representational sculpting of a Bald Eagle and Mountain Lion This particular casting is available on the secondary market from an original purchaser. It is in excellent condition, sold as pictured. ABOUT THE ARTIST: A native of Sweden, Kent Ullberg is recognized as one of the world's foremost wildlife sculptors. He studied at the Swedish University College of Art in Stockholm and worked at museums in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Africa and Denver, CO. After living in Botswana, Africa, for seven years he has made his home permanently in the United States where he now lives on Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX. He also maintains a studio in Loveland, CO. Ullberg is a member of numerous art organizations and has been honored with many prestigious awards. In 1990 his peers elected him a Full Academician (NA), thus making him the first wildlife artist since John James Audubon to receive one of the greatest tributes in American art. A selection of his memberships include the National Sculpture Society; the American Society of Marine Art; the Allied Artists of America; Nature in Art, Sandhurst, UK; the National Academy of Western Art in Oklahoma City, OK which awarded him the Prix de West, the foremost recognition in Western Art. In 2010 he received the Briscoe Legacy Award and in 2016 the lifetime achievement award from the Society of Animal Artists. Best known for his monumental works executed for museums and municipalities across the globe, his Fort Lauderdale, FL, and his Omaha, NE installations are the largest bronze wildlife compositions ever done, spanning several city blocks. Both earned him the coveted Henry Hering...

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1990s Contemporary Kent Ullberg Art

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Spring Plumage
Spring Plumage

Spring Plumage

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Loveland, CO

"Spring Plumage Study" by Kent Ullberg 14"high signed and numbered AP/30 Bronze heron in repose This particular casting is available on the secondary market from an original purchaser. It is in excellent condition, sold as pictured. This artist's proof has been in the possession of another bronze artist who got the sculpture directly from Kent Ullberg. It has been very well cared for. The casting is heavier than most, appears to be a solid casting. ABOUT THE ARTIST: A native of Sweden, Kent Ullberg is recognized as one of the world's foremost wildlife sculptors. He studied at the Swedish University College of Art in Stockholm and worked at museums in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Africa and Denver, CO. After living in Botswana, Africa, for seven years he has made his home permanently in the United States where he now lives on Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX. He also maintains a studio in Loveland, CO. Ullberg is a member of numerous art organizations and has been honored with many prestigious awards. In 1990 his peers elected him a Full Academician (NA), thus making him the first wildlife artist since John James Audubon to receive one of the greatest tributes in American art. A selection of his memberships include the National Sculpture Society; the American Society of Marine Art; the Allied Artists of America; Nature in Art, Sandhurst, UK; the National Academy of Western Art in Oklahoma City, OK which awarded him the Prix de West, the foremost recognition in Western Art. In 2010 he received the Briscoe Legacy Award and in 2016 the lifetime achievement award from the Society of Animal Artists. Best known for his monumental works executed for museums and municipalities across the globe, his Fort Lauderdale, FL, and his Omaha, NE installations are the largest bronze wildlife compositions ever done, spanning several city blocks. Both earned him the coveted Henry Hering...

Category

1990s Contemporary Kent Ullberg Art

Materials

Bronze

By The River
By The River

By The River

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 3/9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

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Bronze

Wilderness Spirit
Wilderness Spirit

Wilderness Spirit

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 59/300

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

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Bronze

Tatonka

Tatonka

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 5/50

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

Materials

Bronze

Foothold

Foothold

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 4/50

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

Materials

Bronze

High Ridge

High Ridge

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 39/50

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

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Bronze

Strike Force

Strike Force

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 10/30

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

Materials

Bronze

Galapagos

Galapagos

By Kent Ullberg

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 67/100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Kent Ullberg Art

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Bronze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Kent Ullberg art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Kent Ullberg in bronze, metal, stone and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Kent Ullberg art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ulla-Stina Wikander, Jean Richardson, and Gregory Green. Kent Ullberg art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,000 and tops out at $4,200, while the average work can sell for $3,600.

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