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Leonardo Nierman Sculptures

Mexican, b. 1932
Leonardo Nierman is a Mexican abstract artist. His varied paintings and sculptures are inspired by both nature and classical musicians like Johann Sebastian Bach and Claude Debussy, as well as an array of artists that includes David Alfaro Siqueiros, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró. Nierman’s paintings utilize bright colors and evoke elemental natural events like volcanic eruptions, storms, and waterfalls. In the same vein, his sculptures often depict abstracted sublime representations of angelic figures and flames. Born on November 1, 1932 in Mexico City, Mexico to Lithuanian and Ukrainian parents, Nierman studied the violin from a very young age before receiving a BA in business administration from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Today, the artist’s works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Detroit Institute of the Arts, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art, among others. Nierman lives and works in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Artist: Leonardo Nierman
Bronze Sculpture on Wood Base by Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Leonardo Nierman Title: Untitled (Sculpture B) Year: circa 1968 Medium: Bronze Sculpture, raised on Wood Base, signature and number inscribed Edition: III/VI Size: 32 x 9.25 ...
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1960s Modern Leonardo Nierman Sculptures

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Bronze

Swoosh, Large Bronze Sculpture on Wood Base by Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Leonardo Nierman Title: Untitled (Sculpture A) Year: circa 1968 Medium: Bronze Sculpture, raised on Wood Base, signed Size: 41.25 x 14 x 15 inches (including base)
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1960s Modern Leonardo Nierman Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Abstract White Onyx Sculpture by Leonardo Nierman
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Leonardo Nierman (1932 - ) Title: Untitled Year: circa 1979 Medium: White Onyx, signature engraved Size: 24 x 43.5 x 7.25 inches Base: 4 x 13.25 x 13.25 inches
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1970s Modern Leonardo Nierman Sculptures

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Stone, Marble

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Find a wide variety of authentic Leonardo Nierman sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Leonardo Nierman in bronze, metal, wood and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Leonardo Nierman sculptures, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Igael Tumarkin, Émile Gilioli, and Curtis Jeré. Leonardo Nierman sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,160 and tops out at $12,500, while the average work can sell for $7,550.

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