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Abstract Sculptures For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 2000s
French Caen Stone Architectural Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beautiful cream tone and cr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Classical Greek Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Classical Bronze maiden resting on a rock, 19th century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French patinated bronze statue of a classical young maiden leaning on a rock.
Signed to the base.
Batch 75 62422. YNYZ
Category
Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Painted Antique Caen Stone Architectural Model
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural model. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French church destroyed during WWII. With its arched design and ornately carved columns, it is reminiscent of open arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. Detailed to the top with castellations, this antique architectural model...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Vintage Swedish Kick Sled
Located in South Salem, NY
This antique Swedish kick sled is a charming piece of history, boasting a vibrant red frame that exudes a rustic allure. A delightful touch of folk art adorns the seat with a heart-s...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Pink roots collection
Located in Delft, NL
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Pink roots collection
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Limestone Lion Crest or Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 1850s, this carved limestone antique plaque depicts the head of a lion within hand carved chain links, some of which have been lost through the ages. It is more than 170 years old and likely once formed part of a larger piece together with this matching plaque. Perhaps it was once part of a keystone above an entranceway or a family crest wall decoration in the prestigious courtyard of a large estate. Made from fine grained limestone, it has a weathered finish that only time can create and yet the lion plaque...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Large Pair Bronzed Arab figures, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of 19th Century French cold painted bronzed Arab spelter figures, each holding a tray and leaning against castle like pedestals....
Category
19th Century French Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
19th Century Asian Antique Tropical Wood Hand - The Pearl of Wisdom Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique Asian tropical wood hand, the pearl of wisdom ornament, in good condition. The pearl was a symbol of the most valuable treasure, wisdom...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bruce Niemi Bronze Sculpture Signed, 2003
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruce Niemi Bronze Sculpture Signed, 2003. Base is made out of brushed steel.
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Carved York Stone Armorial Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century carved York stone armorial plaque. Depicting a coat of arms showing crowns and cockerels, this medieval style piece would make for a stat...
Category
Early 19th Century Jacobean Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Contemporary, Brutalist Wooden Sculpture
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Contemporary Sculpture in a Polished Teak Wood,
amazing round organic form,
made from an old one piece Wooden Root,
mounted on an iron base,
can be placed in 2 positions,...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wood Mortar from Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely piece with subtle patina.
Category
Early 19th Century Congolese Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Primitive Wood Mortar From Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking piece, with history and subtle wear.
Category
Early 19th Century Congolese Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Amethyst Crystal Rock
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful amethyst crystal rock
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst
Antique Scrolling Brocatelle Marble Corbels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large decorative corbels beautifully crafted in brocatelle marble. Dating from the 1850s, these marble corbels were likely once used as wall decoration or part of a large f...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Painted Antique Caen Stone Architectural Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural fragment. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French ch...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Antique Limestone Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A characteristic sphinx sculpture nicely carved into finely grained limestone, dating from the 1800s. This sphinx is of interesting scale and makes a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
White Bisque Porcelain Antique Cherub Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale white bisque porcelain putto or cherub statue standing on an ornate bombe plinth by 19th century French ceramicist Gille Jeune. Dating from the 1860s, this statue is over 150 years old. It depicts an infant – known as a cherub or putto – wearing a head band with a swathe of fabric draped over his arm and thigh. He sits upon a tree stump or rock with his arms raised and castanets in his hands. Thanks to its scale and provenance, it is a breath-taking statue for an interior or gallery, both the putto and the plinth inscribed with the maker’s mark ‘Gille Jne, Fabt. Paris’.
Gille Jeune, Paris
Parisian ceramist Jean-Baptiste Gille (1798-1868) was one of the leading manufacturers of French bisque porcelain - also known as biscuit porcelain - of the 19th century. In 1836, he established his own porcelain factory in Paris under the name ‘Gille Jeune’. His work was displayed in many prestigious exhibitions including London’s 1851 Great Exhibition where he was awarded a prize medal, the 1862 exhibition in London and the Paris exhibition in 1867.
Four of his cherub works in the same style and scale reside at Hughenden House in Buckinghamshire as part of the National Trust’s collection. These include two of Gille’s depictions of the four seasons and a putto playing a flute as well as a putto with castanets like this one dating from 1855-1864. For this reason, we can say with some certainty that this antique cherub statue...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Two French Caen Stone Architectural Models
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An excellent pair of mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural scaled models reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With their beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, these carved limestone fragments are reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. A fragment from European history, these antique architectural pieces...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Natural Stone Sculpture - Sodalite - China - Late 19th Century Period
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A very fine piece of natural stone, Sodalite, made in China.
Finely chiselled, this large statue depicts a scene of life in which several ancient symbols stand side by side, such as the Phoenix, swallows, a horse, earthly abundance with its luxuriant vegetation, fruit, but also food from the ocean and its generous fish, a man, a woman and a child.
First discovered in Greenland in 1806, Sodalite was analysed by a Scottish chemist 5 years later (1811), Mr Thomas Thomson.
Several long years went by without it achieving any real success.
It was not until 1891 that the stone was recognised as an ornamental stone.
It was during a diplomatic trip to Canada in 1901 that Mary de Teck (wife of King George V) discovered Sodalite and fell under the spell of this natural stone.
The princess ordered a large quantity of Sodalite to decorate her London flats. Sodalite quickly became fashionable.
Period: Late 19th century - Napoleon III
Dimensions: Total height with base: 92cm x Width: 31.5cm x Depth: 27cm
Dimensions of wooden base: Height: 7cm x Length: 25cm x Width: 23cm
But what do these symbols mean?
The phoenix, a mythological bird, symbolises purification and rebirth, as it is said to rise from its own ashes.
This magnificent bird is also synonymous with good fortune, opportunity and luck in Asian cultures.
In feng shui, the phoenix is also one of the four celestial animals (sometimes also known as the red bird or red raven). The red phoenix...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Alain Rothstein (1948) :"Shopping cart compression", original metal sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alain Rothstein (1948, France) :"Shopping cart compression"
Original gilded metal sculpture signed by engraving on brass board "Oeuvre originale d'Alain Rothstein
Under 1st board s...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Stunning quality large antique Victorian Staffordshire cottage
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality large antique Victorian Staffordshire cottage having a large antique Victorian Staffordshire model of a cottage hand painted in vibrant green, pink, orange, yellow a...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist sculpture by artist Donna in steel
Located in Lyon, FR
Sculpture in patinated steel by artist Donna in a Brutalist style. The entire sculpture is hand-crafted with steel parts welded together. Very graphic, modern work. Unique piece, sig...
Category
Early 2000s French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Armillary Sundial on Terracotta Pedestal
By Blanchard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This large scale antique armillary sundial on a terracotta pedestal is a Blanchard original, stamped at the base with a maker’s mark.
The co...
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Baroque Style Faux Bois MAC Gilt Candlestick Floor Sculpture, Mar Co.
By MAC
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tall floor torchère sculpture by Mar Co.' and 'M.A.C. Sculpture, Inc. California. This baroque inspired sculptural floor candlestick is made of resin with a reflective gilt painted f...
Category
Early 2000s American Baroque Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Romero Britto Signed Sculpture 2006 Prototype Miami Children's Museum 57/500
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A joyful pop art, cubist, mixed-media sculpture by Miami artist Romero Britto. Created as a prototype for the Miami Children's Museum in 2006. Sculpture is hand signed on base with a...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cubist Wood Sculpture by Jesus Fuertes
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An extraordinary Cubist Lacquered Wood Sculpture by Jesus Fuertes showcased at the prestigious 2000 ARTELENIUM EXHIBIT in Barcelona!
An homage to Miro, the piece is marked "No 1/7 L...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Copper crosses called Handa, Katanga region, Republic of Congo, 19th century.
Cast copper in the shape of an equal-armed cross used as a form of curren...
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
19th Century Sculptural Architectural Thai Fragment Possibly from a Spirit House
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai hand carved driftwood sculptural architectural fragment, possibly from a Spirit House from the 19th century, mounted on a bl...
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood Sculpture by Dennis Jose
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood pieces sculpted, painted, and attached. On wood base.
Category
Early 2000s American Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts. Please note: Though a pair, one obelisk is 34 1/2" and the other 35" The shorter obelisk is due to a ...
Category
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porphyry
19th Century Gilt Bronze Ewer Classical Renaissance Decorative Pitcher
Located in Labrit, Landes
Gilt bronze Ewer Pitcher 19th century gilt bronze Renaissance Revival
Heavy and solid
Decorative and impressive
Good antique condition.
Category
1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Erosion Teak Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Naturally yet beautifully shaped Teak Sculpture. Sits on a Stone Base. One of a kind, similar yet smaller additional options available upon request
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large Antique Italian pedestal in Oak. This sculptural piece was originally used for pressing grapes in the winery.
The pedest...
Category
19th Century Italian Brutalist Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair large 19th Bronze Venetian musicians, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of mid 19th Century Venetian style bronze musicians playing a flute and mandolin, each in traditional hats and clothing.
Batch 73 60823 YTKZ
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Morigami Jin (Japanese, Born 1955) Freeform Organic Figural Rattan Sculpture
By Morigami Jin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Morigami Jin
BIO/CV
b. 1955, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan
Education
1978
Graduated from Tsurumi High School in Oita Prefecture
1978
Entered Oita...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Nude Female Reaching Torso Sculpture
By Tom Corbin
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a figurative nude female/woman is titled Reaching Torso and features a fantastic rich green/brown pat...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Rusted Finials
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Rusted Decorative Finials. End of 19th century.
This is a wonderful antique pair of rusted (fence) finials. Great as decoration on a desk, cabinet or table or usable as b...
Category
19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Carved Pedestal in Solid Oak, Antique Italian, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large antique Italian pedestal in Oak. This sculptural piece was originally used for pressing grapes in the winery.
The pedestal is mounted with a square plinth, which sits on the cylindrical column with twisted grooves. A beautiful and decorative pedestal for ceramic, plant pots and...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Rusted Decorative Finials. End of 19th century.
This is a wonderful antique pair of rusted (fence) finials. Great as decoration on a desk, cabinet or table or usable as bookends.
Elegant and well proportioned cross shape with a gothic appearance. Please note the little flower you'll find attached to the base. Beautifully rusted and patinated over time. Therefore the charm of these finials comes as much from of the shape as from the patination. Great warm and earthy tones. Heavy quality and execution.
Please note we have another set of 2 rusted finials...
Category
19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Adolphe Rivet Bronze Medal, circa 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Adolphe Rivet bronze medal around 1900, diameter 4.5 cm.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze
Artist: Adolphe Rivet
Dimension: 4.5 W x 4.5 H cm.
Category
19th Century Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Verdigris Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Style Verdigris Bronze Sculpture, signed Casey Wright, American, circa 2007. Beautiful form with excellent verdigris patina. Heavy ...
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Continental Silver Table Figures of Peacocks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Continental silver table figures of peacocks
Germany, Circa 1880s
Each one realistically cast, modeled and chased figures/models of standing peacocks...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
'Erf', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Big Cup Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: reconstituted stone
Country: France
Cup: 157 cm ( 61.81 inch) high x 59.5 cm (23.42 inch) long x 59.5 long (23.42 inch)
Base: 90 cm (35.43 inch) high x 61.5 cm (24.21 in...
Category
1830s French Art Deco Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Ginder', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Hoogwoud', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Huis', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Kavel 8', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Landschap', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'2003', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Set of 4 Rusted 19th Century Decorative Finials
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set of 4 Rusted Decorative Finials. End of 19th century.
This is a wonderful antique set of rusted (fence) finials. Great as decoration on a desk, cabinet or table or usable as bo...
Category
19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
'Kavel 5', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Erf 5', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
'Vinex', Sculpture by Simon Oud
By Simon Oud
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Simon Oud (b.1958, NL) creates sculptures which are mainly constructed from zinc, sometimes combined with brass elements. Oud is not a sculptor, as he does not cut into a mass. He do...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Sculptural Slab Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly glazed ceramic sculptural slab in the shape of a centerpiece plate by Japanese ceramic artist Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The highly abst...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Viennese Silver, Enamel and Jeweled Nef, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Finely enamelled in large and small panels with mythological scenes relating to water, the silver and enamel figural decoration further embellished with masks, dolphins and strapwork.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Plate Yoshikawa Masamichi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic square plate with white-celadon glaze by Japanese potter Yoshikawa Masamichi (1946-). The sharp-edged plate features a concaved center an...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Find Abstract Sculptures and Other Fine Sculptures for Your Home
Abstract sculpture has evolved over time with artists making a variety of striking statements in stone, bronze, ceramic and other materials. In the collection of abstract sculptures on 1stDibs, you are sure to find a piece that is perfect for your space.
When exploring how to arrange furniture and decor, consider color, texture and what kind of energy it should evoke. Abstract sculpture can elevate any home through its many decorative possibilities.
Auguste Rodin is often called the father of modern sculpture for his pioneering naturalistic forms and figures that vividly express emotion. His work in the 19th and early 20th centuries broke with artistic conventions and inspired modernism, leading to a new period of avant-garde abstraction.
Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were among the first artists to push abstract sculpture into the mainstream. They helped define the Cubism movement, which focused on deconstructing the world abstractly. Other 20th-century artistic movements, including Italian Futurism, Dadaism, Neo-Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, all contributed to the advancement of abstract sculpture. Italian Futurism, for example, celebrated movement, dynamics and technology in abstract sculpture. These movements continue to inform abstract sculpture today.
With abstract art — sculpture, painting or a grouping of prints — a work can complement a living room, dining room or other space, or it can act as a bold focal point.
Browse a range of modern abstract sculptures, postmodern abstract sculptures and other sculptures on 1stDibs.