Sculptor Naomi Feinberg didn’t begin to explore art as a career until she was in her 30s, and in a field dominated by men, she made a name for herself among her peers and in the art world at large. Feinberg primarily worked with stone, drawing on pre-Columbian, African and Native American influences as well as Cubism.
Born Naomi Levine in New York, she came of age during the Great Depression. When she was 17, she married writer, painter and photographer Sidney Feinberg — who himself became an award-winning book designer. Her relationship with her husband had a profound impact on Feinberg's love of visual art.
Working with Sidney in his graphic arts studio, Naomi constantly engaged with a range of art forms — there was needlework and fashion as well as ceramic sculpture before she settled into working primarily with stone. In the early 1940s, Feinberg took classes in sculpture at several institutions, including the New School, the Museum of Modern Art and the School of Visual Arts. She studied alongside notable artists José de Creeft and Lorrie Goule and later, shared a group studio space with Constructivist painter Dorothy Dehner.
Feinberg continued to make abstract sculptures — as well as strikingly expressive sculptures that represented the human form — in limestone, marble and more throughout the 1980s and retired sometime during that decade. Her work is held in many private collections as well as the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and other institutions.
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Naomi Feinberg "Wild Spirit" Sculpture in Italian Marble, 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved “Wild Spirit” sculpture in Italian marble on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. This is a stunning work by a renowned American sculptor. Nao...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Lithic" Sculpture in Green Italian Granite, 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand carved sculpture “Lithic” in Green Italian granite on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1970s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primar...
Granite
Naomi Feinberg "Morceau" Sculpture in Red Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand carved sculpture “Morceau” in red Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture) Naomi Feinberg was a New York...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Fractured Planet" Sculpture in Italian Red Levanto 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "the Ancient" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1977 'Signed and Dated'
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extraordinary hand carved sculpture “The Ancient” in Italian marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed “NF 77” on back of sculpture) Naomi Feinberg ...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Amanecer" Sculpture in Red Granite, 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculpto...
Granite
Naomi Feinberg "Fractured Planet" Gray Stone Abstract Modern Sculpture
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Naomi Feinberg (American, 1919 - 2009) "Fractured Planet" Gray Stone Abstract Modern Sculpture, Unsigned. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 14" W x 7.5" D. About artis...
Stone
$2,325
H 10.83 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Pietro Cenedella, Biomorphic Carrara Marble Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary signed sculpture by Pietro Cenedella, carved from luminous Carrara marble in the 1970s. Resting on a rectangular marble plinth, the work unfurls in a dynamic, shell-...
Carrara Marble
Homage to Marino Marini Bronze Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Marino Marini
Located in Naples, IT
Bronze sculpture with wooden base, Homage to Marino Marini 1950s/60s
Bronze
1970s Iron Modernist Sculpture
Located in Sarasota, FL
A modernist sculpture in iron. Depicts a round face with simple raised and pierced features, decorated in a vibrant color palette. Artist is unknown.
Iron
Alessio Tasca Anthracite Ceramic Sphere Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional anthracite metallic enameled sphere sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, circa 1968. Interesting extruded sphere shape with a beautiful and exceptional metallic anthracite ...
Ceramic
$3,926Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 10.63 in D 15.75 in
Sculpture of Plaster, signed Gallé and dated -93 (1893)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A plaster sculpture by André Vauthier-Galle (1818–1899). A seated male figure with his hands behind his back. Executed in a very realistic way. The sculpture very much reminds of Auguste Rodins "The Thinker" in its pose. The sculpture has a great patina. The sculpture comes from the workshop of the Swedish painter and sculptor Jonas Åkesson...
Plaster
1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut
Located in Southampton, NJ
Organic modern freeform wood sculpture signed C. Hubert. This piece is constructed of a single piece of wood (species unknown). The sculpture is unique from all sides and can be floa...
Wood
Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic trio of Lucite sculptures with geometric shapes designed and manufactured by a Los Angeles artist and signed "Henry" 2017. The pieces are beautifully executed, the inlaid ...
Lucite
$4,450
H 75.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Minimal Curtis Jeré "Birds in Flight" Bronze Floor Sculpture Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental freestanding bronze sculpture title "three birds in flight" by Curtis Jeré, signed and dated 1976, USA. Three birds in flight on pyramidal base. Top is removable from base...
Metal
Abstract Head Sculpture by Pietro Cenedella, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary marble sculpture by Italian artist Pietro Cenedella, an abstract head-like form balancing between figuration and pure gesture. The piece is entirely carved from Carr...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage Italian Ceramic Panther Sculpture, c. 1960s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking midcentury Italian ceramic panther, rendered in a high-gloss black glaze that beautifully captures both power and poise. Standing an impressive 15 inches tall, this expres...
Ceramic
1970s Large Sawtooth Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
197s Large sawthooth sculpture monted on brass and chromed steel base.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Sculpture Paperweight 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster baby owl features hand carved, abstract shaped body with charming large applique eyes. Soft off-white tones of solid alabaster with beautiful...
Alabaster
Naomi Feinberg "Deep In Thought" Sculpture in Limestone, 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-chiseled and etched abstract figural sculpture "Deep in Thought" in limestone by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960's. This is a beautiful sculpture wh...
Limestone
Naomi Feinberg "Salume" Sculpture in Dark Gray Marble 1977 'Signed'
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved and etched "Salume" sculpture in dark gray marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1977 (signed and dated “NF 77”). Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked ...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Dream Within a Dream" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large hand-carved “Dream within a Dream” sculpture in Italian marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Mask" Sculpture in Pink Marble 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved “Mask” sculpture in pink marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in ...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Organic" Sculpture in Serpentine Marble, 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved “Organic” sculpture in serpentine marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpti...
Serpentine
Naomi Feinberg "Visitor" Sculpture in Grey Granite, 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved “Visitor” sculpture in grey granite by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1970s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily i...
Granite
Naomi Feinberg "Buddha" Sculpture in Limestone, 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved “Buddha” sculpture in limestone on a wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who ...
Limestone
Naomi Feinberg "Embrace" Sculpture in Vermont Marble, 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand carved “Embrace” sculpture in Vermont Marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting...
Marble
Naomi Feinberg "Flight" Sculpture in Alabaster Marble, 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved “Flight” sculpture in alabaster marble mounted on a circular wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1960s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York ...
Alabaster, Brass
Naomi Feinberg "Stretto" Sculpture in Vermont Marble 1960s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand carved “Stretto” sculpture in Vermont marble mounted on an ebonized wooden base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked prim...
Marble, Brass
Naomi Feinberg "Resilience" Sculpture in White and Orange Marble, 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large organic hand-carved “Resilience” in white and orange marble by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She...
Marble
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H 27 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Naomi Feinberg "When Gentle Things Were Said" Sculpture in Italian Marble, 1970s
By Naomi Feinberg
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large hand-carved sinuous “When Gentle Things Were Said” sculpture in Italian marble by Naomi Feinberg, American, 1970s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked prim...
Marble