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Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand
Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand

Late 1960s Early 1970s Hand Forged Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand

Located in Monrovia, CA

Late 1960s Early 1970s Abstract Metal Sculpture by Artist M. Durand. Excellent Vintage Hand Forged Metal Sculpture Stamped "M. DURAND", As Seen It Pics. This Piece Is Strong And St...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943

Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Monrovia, CA

1 Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper, Evans Products Co., And Is Sealed. 1 Leg Splint Designed For The Navy, For The United States Of America, Made Of Birch Plywood In 1943. Stock...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Birch, Paper

1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador Bullfighter Gilded Beautiful
1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador Bullfighter Gilded Beautiful

1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador Bullfighter Gilded Beautiful

Located in Monrovia, CA

Stunning 1950s Tall Red Glossy Ceramic Figurine Of A Matador The Bullfighter Gilded Beautifully In Full Apparel To The Matador's Montera / Hat To His Waist Jacket With Decorative Sh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Stan Bitters Tall Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s
Rare Stan Bitters Tall Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s

Rare Stan Bitters Tall Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s

By Stan Bitters

Located in Monrovia, CA

1970s Stan Bitters RARE Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture. This RARE Monumental Mid century Modern Stan Bitters Ceramic Sculpture Is A Gorgeous Vintage Piece Of The Master...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

David Segel Sculpture Large Terracotta Double Sided Curved
David Segel Sculpture Large Terracotta Double Sided Curved

David Segel Sculpture Large Terracotta Double Sided Curved

By David Segel

Located in Monrovia, CA

DAVID SEGEL large double sided curved terracotta sculpture of nude female. 1970s. This Gorgeous Large Curved Double Sided Nude Sculpture Is Signed On Both Sides. David Segel, The Artist, Continues To Express His Exaggerated Details Of His Female Muses Form, Curvy And Graceful Yet True To His Flow Of Sculptural Expression. Excellent Vintage Condition For It's Age And Sculptural Expression Being On Display For Years Since The 1970s, Original Double Sided Sculpture That Is Signed On Both Sides For Open All Round Displaying. Dimensions Are: Eight-Teen Inches Tall by Thirteen Inches Wide by Four and A Half Inches Thick. DAVID SEGEL 1921-2005: An American Modernist Painter And Sculptor. He Lived In Venice California...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Metal Tree Wall Sculpture
Vintage Metal Tree Wall Sculpture

Vintage Metal Tree Wall Sculpture

Located in Monrovia, CA

1960s vintage twisted metal tree of life wall art sculpture Twisted metal tree design with extended branches to brass patina metal leaves. This decorative metal tree of life wall sculpture sits two and one forth inches away from the wall. Gorgeous metal wall sculpture that will accent your living room, entry way, bedroom and or office wall. This is a beautiful 1960s vintage metal wall...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1970s Large Jaru Metallic Silver Glaze Ceramic Abstract Nude Sculptures, Pair
1970s Large Jaru Metallic Silver Glaze Ceramic Abstract Nude Sculptures, Pair

1970s Large Jaru Metallic Silver Glaze Ceramic Abstract Nude Sculptures, Pair

By Jaru

Located in Monrovia, CA

JARU - Jaru Metallic silver glaze ceramic nude sculptures, 1970s signed. Both pieces are solid, no cracks, no chips, no kidding. Excellent vintage con...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base
Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base

Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Monrovia, CA

Curtis Jere "Birds At Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With A Trapezoidal Base. Three Chrome Metal Eagles At Flight. The Birds Are In Excellent Shape, With ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Curtis Jere Mixed Metals Sculpture Village and Cafe Scape, 1960s
Curtis Jere Mixed Metals Sculpture Village and Cafe Scape, 1960s

Curtis Jere Mixed Metals Sculpture Village and Cafe Scape, 1960s

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Monrovia, CA

1960s Vintage Village and Cafe Scape Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere. Mixed Metal Village / Cafe Scene Signed C. Jere. Beautiful Cosmopolitan Village Of Eclectic Mixture Of Metals....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992
Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992

Sig De Tonancour Burled Myrtle Wood Sculpture Signed And Dated 1992

Located in Monrovia, CA

This Gorgeous Sculpture Is by Artist SIG DE TONANCOUR IN 1992 And Is Beautifully Sculpted In Burled Myrtle Wood. This Amazing Sculpture Is Named "OPHELIA"....

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture

David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture

By David Segel

Located in Monrovia, CA

David Segel 3-D wooden folk art / Gothic sculpture, signed, titled and numbered ''RIBALD #1 David Segel, well known Artist of Venice, Ca and throughout Paris, France has hand-scul...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

David Segel Abstract Nude Sculpture Woman on Rocks, 1970s
David Segel Abstract Nude Sculpture Woman on Rocks, 1970s

David Segel Abstract Nude Sculpture Woman on Rocks, 1970s

By David Segel

Located in Monrovia, CA

DAVID SEGEL abstract nude sculpture woman on rocks 1970s. 1970s DAVID SEGEL abstract nude sculpture is a beautiful ceramic abstract. The Artist conveys his abstract view of the female human form with accentuated curves and muscular tones. Artist used his female muse for many of his sculptures and paintings as seen in his works of art. As you can see there is much influence of French sculptors within this artists work yet the freedom of his own point of view. This gorgeous abstract is quite substantial with a bronze tone to the ceramic sculpture. This abstract is in excellent vintage condition with it's age. Again this piece has a bronze tone to the ceramic, and it is quite substantial. ARTIST INFORMATION: DAVID SEGEL 1921-2005: An American Modernist Painter And Sculptor. He Lived In Venice California and Paris. After studying at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, and the Art Institute of Chicago, David moved to Paris in 1950 to work and teach, He studied in the atelier of Fernand Leger and then traveled around other Western European countries. He has been shown in galleries from Paris, France, to Los Angeles, California, including the Whitney Museum in New York City. Segel enjoyed a prolific career and worked with a variety of mediums including: oils, bronze and wood sculptures, and dramatic sketches. He also worked in furniture and interior design. Segel’s work is represented in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum. His awards include The First Carnegie Prize and The Hallmark International Art Award. David Segel died in Venice, California in 2005 at the age of 84. His solo exhibition of painting and sculpture include: Lynchburg, VA; Galerie Ariel, Paris; Galerie Maight, Paris; Van-Dieman Lilienfeld Gallery, New York; Palmer House...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

DAVID SEGEL Abstract Nude Sculpture 1970s
DAVID SEGEL Abstract Nude Sculpture 1970s

DAVID SEGEL Abstract Nude Sculpture 1970s

By David Segel

Located in Monrovia, CA

1970s DAVID SEGEL Abstract Nude Sculpture Is A Beautiful Ceramic Abstract. The Artist Conveys His Abstract View Of The Female Human Form With Accentuated Curves And Muscular Tones. Artist Used His Female Muse For Many Of His Sculptures and Paintings As Seen In His Works Of Art. As You Can See There Is Much Influence Of French Sculptors Within This Artists Work Yet The Freedom Of His Own Point Of View. This Gorgeous Abstract Is A Substantial Sculpture With A Slight Pink Hue To The Ceramic. This Abstract Is In Excellent Vintage Condition With It's Age. Again This Piece Has A Pinkish Hue To The Ceramic, And It Is Quite Substantial. ARTIST INFORMATION: DAVID SEGEL 1921-2005: An American Modernist Painter And Sculptor. He Lived In Venice California and Paris. After studying at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, and the Art Institute of Chicago, David moved to Paris in 1950 to work and teach, He studied in the atelier of Fernand Leger and then traveled around other Western European countries. He has been shown in galleries from Paris, France, to Los Angeles, California, including the Whitney Museum in New York City. Segel enjoyed a prolific career and worked with a variety of mediums including: oils, bronze and wood sculptures, and dramatic sketches. He also worked in furniture and interior design. Segel’s work is represented in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum. His awards include The First Carnegie Prize and The Hallmark International Art Award. David Segel died in Venice, California in 2005 at the age of 84. His solo exhibition of painting and sculpture include: Lynchburg, VA; Galerie Ariel, Paris; Galerie Maight, Paris; Van-Dieman Lilienfeld Gallery, New York; Palmer House...

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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