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Ralph Wickstrom Art

American

Ralph Wickstrom is a retired college professor who has been living in Ripon, Wisconsin since 1961. His interest in and involvement with art over a period of more than three decades has recently led to a change from primarily collecting to producing artwork. Since retirement, he has devoted most of his productive effort to the making of indoor and outdoor metal sculptures from scrap steel. Ralph finds it challenging and deeply satisfying to give new life to scrap steel, or as sculptor Isamu Noguchi eloquently put it, to "reincarnate it as a creation." Universally appealing geometric forms and abstract shapes are the basic elements used in his compositions.

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"Melody in G" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
"Melody in G" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

"Melody in G" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

By Ralph Wickstrom

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Melody in G" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom created in 2000. Wickstrom's portfolio is very diverse in form and shape, and yet this piece seems to stand out from the...

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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Art

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Steel

"To Each His Own" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
"To Each His Own" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

"To Each His Own" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

By Ralph Wickstrom

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"To Each His Own" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom, created in 2000. The sculpture is that of a tower with four levels, each level showcasing a unique set of shapes. T...

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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Art

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Steel

"Random Thoughts, " Painted Steel signed by Ralph Wickstrom
"Random Thoughts, " Painted Steel signed by Ralph Wickstrom

"Random Thoughts, " Painted Steel signed by Ralph Wickstrom

By Ralph Wickstrom

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Random Thoughts" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom. The sculpture consists of a circular form with a zig-zag piece within it and an additional off-shooting part on the...

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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Art

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Steel

"Dancing Doll" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
"Dancing Doll" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

"Dancing Doll" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

By Ralph Wickstrom

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Dancing Doll" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom created in 1994. One of Wickstrom's more representational pieces, though still considered abstract. Yet, at first glance, the viewer may not catch the whimsical dancing figure. Arms outstretched and hollow head with a triangle body, the sculpture resembles the stick figures so often seen on restroom signs...

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1990s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Art

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Steel

"Emerging Force" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom
"Emerging Force" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

"Emerging Force" Original Painted Steel Sculpture by: Ralph Wickstrom

By Ralph Wickstrom

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Emerging Force" is a painted steel sculpture by Ralph Wickstrom created in 2000. From the front view, this sculpture appears to be simply a concave lens held up by a thin steel rod....

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Early 2000s Abstract Ralph Wickstrom Art

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Steel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Ralph Wickstrom art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ralph Wickstrom in metal, paint, steel 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 abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Ralph Wickstrom art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Thom Cooney-Crawford, Dorothy Mayhall, and Paige Smith (A Common Name). Ralph Wickstrom art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,690 and tops out at $6,000, while the average work can sell for $2,540.

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