Michael David Decorative Objects

American, b. 1954

Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience.

David often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism.

David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture, still within the horizon of his abiding concerns for sociopolitical questioning through art-making. His work is included in the public collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, Jewish Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Edward Albee Foundation and others.

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(Biography provided by Renata Fine Arts)

Creator: Michael David

Contemporary Art Glass Vase / Sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Contemporary Art Glass Vase / Sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David

By Kit Karbler, Michael David, Blake Street Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Contemporary art glass vase / sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David of Blake Street Glass Studio, circa 1990s. This original design is achieved by their technique of layering, thr...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Contemporary Glass Kit Karbler Michael David Vortex Sculpture / Bowl

$5,800

Contemporary Glass Kit Karbler Michael David Vortex Sculpture / Bowl

By Michael David, Kit Karbler

Located in Westport, CT

Kit Karbler and Michael David Vortex contemporary modernist multi colored glass sculpture / bowl , faceted beveled and hand polished . Bio:...

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Early 2000s American Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Michael Bang Atlantis Vase, Smoky Blue & Black Art Glass, Denmark 1981

$1,068

H 6.29 in Dm 5.51 in

Michael Bang Atlantis Vase, Smoky Blue & Black Art Glass, Denmark 1981

By Michael Bang, Holmegaard

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish modern smooth round vase with smoky blue and black pattern in milky white glass. From the series Atlantis by art glass designer Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard. Beautiful,...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight

$1,600

H 3.25 in W 6 in D 0.75 in

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight

By Barovier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti

$1,300

H 14.25 in W 12 in D 5 in

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy

$3,330

H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Livio Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy

By Livio Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Murano glass sculpture designed by Livio Seguso, Italy, 1970's. Clear and smoked hand blown glass. Incised signature to underside an...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Sculpture by Caleb Nichols

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 14 in D 7 in

Art Glass Sculpture by Caleb Nichols

Located in Austin, TX

Modern colorful and bright art glass sculpture by Caleb Nichols, American, 21st century. Light and dark purple, pale and bright pink, orange, white, green, red - all these colors of frosted and clear blown glass pieces were combined together in the colorful centerpiece...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Michael David Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Art Deco Glass Vase by Verrerie Degue, David Gueron

$2,500

H 11 in Dm 8 in

Art Deco Glass Vase by Verrerie Degue, David Gueron

By David Gueron Degue, Verrerie D'Art Degué

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French Art Deco glass vase molded with dancing female figures, from circa 1930, inscribed Degue with artist's cartouche on the underside.

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1930s French Vintage Michael David Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Bull

$1,724 / item

H 14 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Bull

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

Fighting bull, is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. Part of comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely...

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2010s Italian Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Glass Sculptures

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.75 in Dm 3 in

Salviati Murano Glass Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of luminous murano glass sculptures by Salviati. These are made of glass with Uranium deposits that allow the glass to 'Glow" in UV light. Similar to American made V...

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20th Century Italian Michael David Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Chef Pork

$1,724 / item

H 14 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Chef Pork

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

Chef Pork, a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and ent...

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2010s Italian Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture King Lion

$1,724 / item

H 14 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture King Lion

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

King lion, is a blown glass created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering...

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2010s Italian Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Rhino

$1,724 / item

H 14 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Rhino

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

Gangsta Rhino is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handm...

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2010s Italian Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Nourot Glass Studio Signed David Lindsay 1989 Blue Green Art Glass Vase

$235

H 8 in Dm 3.88 in

Vintage Nourot Glass Studio Signed David Lindsay 1989 Blue Green Art Glass Vase

By Nourot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine California art glass vase. By David Lindsay for the Nourot Glass Studio. In pink, green, blue, and white tones. Dated 1988. Simply a terrific...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Previously Available Items

Contemporary Geometric Art Glass Sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David

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H 3.75 in Dm 3 in L 3.75 in

Contemporary Geometric Art Glass Sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David

By Kit Karbler, Michael David

Located in San Diego, CA

This Blake Street studio designed art sculpture features a unique prism like geometric triple sided sculpture with unique multicolored design. The piece is signed on the underside.

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Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Michael David Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Michael David decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael David decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael David decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Michael David were created in the modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Steven Haulenbeek, Beatrice Wood, and James Bearden. Prices for Michael David decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $5,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,650.