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Otto Piene Sculptures

German, 1928-2014
Otto Piene (18 April 1928 – 17 July 2014) was a German-American artist specializing in kinetic and technology-based art, often working collaboratively.
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Artist: Otto Piene
Large Rainbow Sculpture in Porcelain and Platinum, 1974. Edition of 30.
Large Rainbow Sculpture in Porcelain and Platinum, 1974. Edition of 30.

Large Rainbow Sculpture in Porcelain and Platinum, 1974. Edition of 30.

By Otto Piene

Located in Malmö, SE

Otto Piene (German, 1928-2014) Regenbogen (Rainbow), 1974 Medium: Porcelain with painted platinum. Dimensions: 46 × 18,5 x 12,5 cm No. 3 in an edition of 30. Hand-signed and number...

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1970s Modern Otto Piene Sculptures

Materials

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Rastersonne - Contemporary, 21st Century, Gold varnish, Limited Edition
Rastersonne - Contemporary, 21st Century, Gold varnish, Limited Edition

Rastersonne - Contemporary, 21st Century, Gold varnish, Limited Edition

By Otto Piene

Located in Zug, CH

Otto Piene, Rastersonne Contemporary, 21st Century, Gold varnish, Limited Edition Gold varnish on clay Edition of 99, each piece is unique 47 x 47 x 2 cm (18.5 x 18.5 x 0.8 in) Stamped and numbered, accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity In mint condition, as acquired from the publisher PLEASE NOTE: Edition numbers could vary from the one shown in the images. The pictures are only for illustrative reasons. Fire, earth, and metal: these elementary forces played a very important role in the oeuvre of Otto Piene. After many years of artistic productions in 2006, he discovered a new material for his artworks: ceramic. "With my artworks I want to transmit energy” — Otto Piene He created wonderful mural reliefs in ceramic. He dropped viscous varnish through different raster-barriers on a prepared clay platter. Not only the setting of the platinum drops creates the individual and unique look of each work but also their convex and interleaving forms. The slight convexity of the platinum varnish drops reflects the light and gives the artwork a discreet white shine. With the mélange of archaic and modern elements, Piene achieves an impressing artwork with this powerful material. OTTO PIENE Otto Piene is one of the most important German post-war artists.In 1957- Otto Piene and Heinz Mack founded the group ZERO. Otto Piene is one of the most important German post-war artists. Born in 1929 Otto Piene was brought up in Lübeck (Germany) and, after his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and Düsseldorf, he completed his academic education with studies on philosophy at the University of Cologne. In 1957- Otto Piene and Heinz Mack founded the group ZERO; which Günther Uecker joined in 1961. Their aim was to create a recommencement of contemporary art, starting at the point ZERO with new artworks emphasizing predominantly on light. Piene primarily aimed in his artworks to visualize light, fire, and air; so he started to create Op-Art inspired raster paintings, followed by smoke and fire...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Otto Piene Sculptures

Materials

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Rosenthal Plate, Limited Edition Abstract Ceramic Plate by Otto Piene
Rosenthal Plate, Limited Edition Abstract Ceramic Plate by Otto Piene

Rosenthal Plate, Limited Edition Abstract Ceramic Plate by Otto Piene

By Otto Piene

Located in Long Island City, NY

Decorative Rosenthal ceramic plate produced in collaboration with artists Otto Piene from 1973. A modern design in Piene's abstract modernist style. Porcelain plate with box and sign...

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1970s Modern Otto Piene Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Otto Piene sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Otto Piene in ceramic, clay, varnish and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Otto Piene sculptures, so small editions measuring 19 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Harald Schmitz-Schmelzer, Mirko Guida, and Josef Marek. Otto Piene sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $760 and tops out at $12,934, while the average work can sell for $10,702.