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Artist: Reuben Nakian
"Nymph and Goat" Modern Abstract Mythological Bronze and Marble Sculpture
"Nymph and Goat" Modern Abstract Mythological Bronze and Marble Sculpture

"Nymph and Goat" Modern Abstract Mythological Bronze and Marble Sculpture

By Reuben Nakian

Located in Houston, TX

Modern abstract sculpture of a woman and goat by renowned artist Reuben Nakian. The work features a female nymph figure lying back as a goat figure approaches in Nakian's iconic bloc...

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1980s Abstract Reuben Nakian Figurative Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Leda and the Swan, Bronze Sculpture by Reuben Nakian
Leda and the Swan, Bronze Sculpture by Reuben Nakian

Leda and the Swan, Bronze Sculpture by Reuben Nakian

By Reuben Nakian

Located in Long Island City, NY

A bronze sculpture by Reuben Nakian from 1978. An abstract-figurative sculpture representing the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan- in which the Greek god Z...

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1970s Expressionist Reuben Nakian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Leda and the Swan, Ed. 1/9
Leda and the Swan, Ed. 1/9

Leda and the Swan, Ed. 1/9

By Reuben Nakian

Located in Greenwich, CT

Classical mythology is fraught with stories of sexual misdeeds by Zeus, King of the Gods. Often Zeus would fall in love with a mortal woman and then transform himself into an animal ...

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1970s Abstract Reuben Nakian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Reuben Nakian figurative sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Reuben Nakian in bronze, metal, granite and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Reuben Nakian figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Adickes, Delphine Grandvaux, and Jeremy Guy. Reuben Nakian figurative sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,500 and tops out at $125,000, while the average work can sell for $12,500.