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Abstract Sculptures For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Early 2000s
Stuning Ceramic Sculpture of a Kimono, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic sculpture depicting a Kimono.
This is a floor sculpture, the piece is well made signed, dated and it is found in very good condtion.
Measurements:
28 inches hi...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
One Minute Sculpture, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Sculpted Unique, Gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
One-minute-sculpture. The name says it all!
The one-minute-sculpture is made of clay, coated with a gold luster.
From inspiration during playtime with Marcel’s daughter, Joy, c...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
Monumental Important Art Deco Silver & Gilt Bronze Goddess G. Lavaroff
Located in New York City, NY
An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff (1895-1991)
It's quite uncommon to find this very large size and notably featuring the silver and parcel gilt finish.
The artwork features a majestic female nude, adorned with a stylized cloak in alternating stripes of gold and silver, which showcases a pyramid shape. The Egyptian goddess is depicted as an undraped figure with arms outstretched above her head, holding a crescent moon. She wears a north star headdress that adds to her regal appearance. The cloak is embellished with stars and a comet, and the female figure rests on a bed of stylized clouds. The sculpture is presented on its original black and gold marble base.
All of these attributes add to the uniqueness and value of the artwork, making it even more remarkable and sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.
Water bottle shown for scale.
Documentation :
Les bronzes Art Deco de Georges Lavaroff, sculpteur Russe a Paris 1930
Kastelyn et Mazzucotelli.
Georges Lavaroff was born in Sibera in 1895. He studied medicine and painting. After the revolution of 1917 he moved to Moscow and became a member of the Russian artists association where he began to exhibit his work and take part in shows as a member of the Association of artists of Revolutionary Russia.
He then worked in France from 1927 until 1935. This period was the richest point of his profession where he produced his most famous works of Art Deco figures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
One Minute Sculpture, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Sculpted Unique, Gold, #102837/35
Located in Amsterdam, NL
One-Minute-Sculpture. the name says it all!.
The one-minute-sculpture is made of clay, coated with a gold luster.
From inspiration during playtime with Marcel’s daughter, Joy, ...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
Mobile Steel Sculpture by Maxime Plancque
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculpture in sweet -forged steel by hand representing the group of four figures. Solos, in pairs or in groups, the characters of Maxime Plancque move on their basis and enjoy great f...
Category
Early 2000s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Sculpture Violin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary antique french sculptural violin is in good condition and is beautifully hand-crafted out of wrought iron, This piece is eye-catching and features incredibly forge...
Category
1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Metal
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D x 4.75"H.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Scultura Astratta in Radica Di Noce, xx Secolo, Sculpture, Vintage, Design
Located in Milano, MI
Descrizione :
Scultura in legno di noce
firmata sotto basamento
artista ignoto.
Origini :
Italia
Periodo di produzione :
XX secolo
Artista :
Ignoto
Condiz...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Artist Signed Sculpture of an Abstract Nude
Located in Essen, NW
Abstracted sculpture of a reclining woman leaning on her elbows, made of coloured concrete ore pumice, unreadable signed on the underside.
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Other Antique Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of Four Vintage Weights, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four vintage weights: 5, 2, 1 and a half kilograms. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1920.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with...
Category
1920s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sculptural Wine / Magazine Rack in Cast Iron, French Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a fine decorative wine / magazine holder in cast iron. Made in France, ca 1930s.
Beautiful lines perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor.
"There is no style...
Category
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Indonesian Tribal Carved Funerary Board
Located in Batley, GB
An early 20th century tribal funerary board originating from Kalimantan, Borneo Indonesia. Carved from a single piece of iron wood and standing 230cm tall. A couple of age cracks run...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Victorian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Feliciano Béjar Glass, Steel and Brass Magiscope Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Signed Vintage Feliciano Béjar Table Magiscope objec d'art.
The Mexican artist and sculpture Feliciano Béjar has handcrafted beautiful decorative pieces of industrial glass, ...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Brass
African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5"W x .5"D x 3.5"H approximately.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Camille Faure Art Nouveau French Limoges Yellow Green Red Enamels Copper Vase
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century, Work of Art by the French artist Camille Fauré (1872-1952), this vase in copper is entirely covered in thick vibrant iridescent enamels in gold yellow, red, orang...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Grouping of Ceremonial coffee stands
Ethiopia
Early 20th century
Wood
Largest: 8" high x 6" diameter (20 x 15 cm)
Smallest: 6.75" x 3.50" ( 17 x 9 cm)
These little known Branc...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Studio Job for Makkum Pottery Textural Relief White Matt Porcelain Plate
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing limited edition porcelain textural relief plate is a piece of art and sculpture with coded messages of things, objects and symbols all ...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
One Minute Sculpture, by Marcel Wanders, Hand-Sculpted Unique, Gold, #102836/26
Located in Amsterdam, NL
One-minute-sculpture the name says it all!
The one-minute-sculpture is made of clay, coated with a gold luster.
From inspiration during playtime with Marcel’s daughter, Joy, co...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
Sculptural Vintage Drill Bit Tool Display
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century American set of 32 steel large drill bits mounted on a wood base, originally used in a workshop, but brought into...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
One Minute Sculpture, by Marcel Wanders, Handsculpted Unique, Gold, #102837/28
Located in Amsterdam, NL
One-minute-sculpture the name says it all!
The one-minute-sculpture is made of clay, coated with a gold luster.
From inspiration during playtime with Marcel’s daughter, Joy, co...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
Abstract Marble Sculpture by Jan Keustermans
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This abstract sculpture in Portuguese marble was sculpted ‘en taille directe’ by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans.
The soft pink veins of the Portuguese marble are beautiful.
The sculpture is not signed. It is a unique piece, one of his most recent work.
It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his family offer a selection of sculptures, directly from the artist’s atelier.
Jan Alfons Keustermans (°1940) is a Belgian sculptor, medalist and draftsman. He studied at the National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp and until 2000 he was director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Turnhout.
He has won several art prizes for sculpture and participated in group exhibitions in Belgium and abroad.
He has created more than 850 works. In 1994, he won the Ministry of Finance’s competition for a portrait of King Albert II on the Belgian currency. In 1997 he designed a similar version for the euro coin.
Keustermans’ work evolved from figurative to completely abstract. He describes the abstract works as ‘memorial...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Silver Metal Naval Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Italian silver metal naval picture frame. Antique and handsomely charming unique standing picture frame of nautical design consisting of and anchor, paddles and chain surrounding a s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Set of Four Sculptural Metal Hangers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of four sculptural metal hangers
By Unknown Manufacturer from France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Carrara Marble Sculpture by Jan Keustermans
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This abstract sculpture in Carrara marble was sculpted ‘en taille directe’ by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans.
The sculpture is signed Jake. It is a unique piece.
It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his family offer a selection of sculptures, directly from the artist’s atelier.
Jan Alfons Keustermans (°1940) is a Belgian sculptor, medalist and draftsman. He studied at the National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp and until 2000 he was director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Turnhout.
He has won several art prizes for sculpture and participated in group exhibitions in Belgium and abroad.
He has created more than 850 works. In 1994, he won the Ministry of Finance’s competition for a portrait of King Albert II on the Belgian currency. In 1997 he designed a similar version for the euro coin.
Keustermans’ work evolved from figurative to completely abstract. He describes the abstract works as ‘memorial...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Plaster Lion
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco plaster lion sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Nadine Saylor's Hand Blown Glass Vase, Dash & Three Dots
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderfully modern clear blown glass vase with boxed dash and three dots by Nadine Saylor (American, 20th Century), 2004. Signed and dated on bottom. Con...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to prote...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Peter Bramhall Glass Orb Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Peter Bramhall clear glass orb sculpture with internal glass threads in
pastel shades of Blue, Pink and Green.
The piece is signed and dated on t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century, Mahogany and Oak Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graphic hand-carved mahogany and oak sculpture or decorative element from early 20th century France. A curious blend of modern and traditional details make for a compelling contras...
Category
Early 20th Century French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Requiem Carrara Marble Sculpture by Jan Keustermans
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This abstract sculpture in Carrara marble was sculpted ‘en taille directe’ by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. He named it Requiem.
The large sculpture is signed and dated, Jake 2001. It is a unique piece.
It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his family offer a selection of sculptures, directly from the artist’s atelier.
Jan Alfons Keustermans (°1940) is a Belgian sculptor, medalist and draftsman. He studied at the National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp and until 2000 he was director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Turnhout.
He has won several art prizes for sculpture and participated in group exhibitions in Belgium and abroad.
He has created more than 850 works. In 1994, he won the Ministry of Finance’s competition for a portrait of King Albert II on the Belgian currency. In 1997 he designed a similar version for the euro coin.
Keustermans’ work evolved from figurative to completely abstract. He describes the abstract works as ‘memorial stones...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Hand Turned Wood Auger Sculpture, Circa 1930
Located in Rochester, NY
Hand turned large wood auger or screw with beautifully aged original surface color. Sits on black painted wood base as sculpture ( not attached to base ) Auger dates anywhere from 19...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
Measures: 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm
Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm
Weight: 20.6 pounds / 9.34 kg
Combined weight with base: 43.8 pounds / 19.9 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century Italian Clear Murano Glass Figure, Sculpture by Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian figure made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Seguso Vetri D’Arte, in good condition. The clear sculpture is depicting a man in the earlys 20s with a cylinder hat. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1930 - 1940, Murano, Italy.
Base: 3.5" diameter
View all Seguso Vetri D’Arte originals in our collection.
Archimede Seguso was an Italian glass manufacturer and a designer born in 1909, in Murano, Italy and passed away in 1999. At the age of 11, Seguso started training and working as a glassmaker at his father's glass company. Later on, circa in 1930, he took over the family business, named Seguso Vetri d'Arte. During this time he studied the 16th century styles, such as filigrana glass, colorless blown glass, genetic manipulation of glass canes to give the form of linear patterns and plume glass, delicate, fine feather-plume glass shapes. In 1946, he founded his own glass manufacturer company in Murano, Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso. Seguso was one of the 20th century's master Venetian glassmakers.
The Seguso Familly is an Italian Murano glasswork, manufactor founded by Antonio Filius Seguxi in 1397 Venice, Italy. Until today, the Seguso Family...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Carrara Marble Sculpture by Jan Keustermans
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This abstract sculpture in Carrara marble was sculpted ‘en taille directe’ by the Belgian artist Jan Keustermans. The triangular composition creates a dynamic effect.
The sculpture is signed and dated, Jake 04. It is a unique piece.
It is the first time that Jan Keustermans and his family offer a selection of sculptures, directly from the artist’s atelier.
Jan Alfons Keustermans (°1940) is a Belgian sculptor, medalist and draftsman. He studied at the National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp and until 2000 he was director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts in Turnhout.
He has won several art prizes for sculpture and participated in group exhibitions in Belgium and abroad.
He has created more than 850 works. In 1994, he won the Ministry of Finance’s competition for a portrait of King Albert II on the Belgian currency. In 1997 he designed a similar version for the euro coin.
Keustermans’ work evolved from figurative to completely abstract. He describes the abstract works as ‘memorial...
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved representing on each casing.
This pair can also also be used as vases.
Good condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Multiple Linienplastik by German Artist Leo Erb
By Leo Erb
Located in Essen, NW
LEO ERB 1923 – 2012
Multiple in cardboard slipcase with original box and leaflet, each typographically printed.
Casting compound, painted white. From the limited edition of 500 copies. Based on the line sculpture from 1992. Each copy numbered on the underside. Signed and dated (recessed) on the base. From the Edition Art Collection 2002 published by the Friends of the University of Applied Sciences Hof, Hof /Saale.
The copy number shown in the photo may differ from the one offered.
Size relief: 20 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm.
From 1940 to 1943 Erb attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Kaiserslautern, where the St. Ingbert artist Albert Weißgerber had previously completed his initial training around the turn of the century. In the years 1946/1947 he attended the school for arts and crafts in Saarbrücken. There he studied with Boris Kleint, who represented the Bauhaus theory (color type theory) of the Bauhaus teacher Johannes Itten. Already in his early years (1948/1949) Erb set up his own studio in his hometown.
During this time he created his first linear paper cuts, sculptures and "line drawings". In 1957, together with his teacher Boris Kleint and other young Saarland artists, he founded the "Neue Gruppe Saar", which counted itself among the avant-garde of the time. From about 1958 he began his structured "Line Pictures" and "Line Reliefs", which he u. a. 1958 in Düsseldorf as part of the 7th evening exhibition “Das rote Bild” by the ZERO group in Düsseldorf.
In 1961 Erb moved to Paris, where he lived until 1975 and worked in the studio he built himself. During this period he continued to develop his line work and created "linear light objects", "solar sculptures...
Category
Early 2000s German Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Vicenç Orsolà Sculpture Free Composition AEM-83 Red Black Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture AEM-83 made by Vicenç Orsola Free Composition around 2007 in Barcelona.
Painted Wood
In great original condition, with minor wear consist...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture "Totem" in wood with blue patina
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting sculpture "Totem" in carved wood partially colored in blue.
Directly carved in a dead tree trunk.
Category
Early 2000s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Iron Greek Key Fragments on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 3 early 20th century iron Greek key architectural fragments on custom black steel mounts. Each fragment measures 2ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 14ʺH while the mounts are 3 different sizes wh...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
Sculpture "Totem" in wood with red patina
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting sculpture "Totem" in carved wood partially colored in red.
Directly handcarved in a dead tree trunk.
Category
Early 2000s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chihuly Black by Dale Chihuly, Dedicated to, Anne Gould Hauberg 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Chihuly Black, by Dale Chihuly, Dedicated to: Anne Gould Hauberg. Published by Chihuly Workshop, 2008. 1st Ed hardcover. Anne Gould Hauberg (November 13, 1917 – April 11, 2016) was an American civic activist, philanthropist, and patroness of the arts. In 1971, with the support of John Hauberg and Anne Gould Hauberg, Chihuly co-founded the Pilchuck Glass...
Category
Early 2000s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
Located in Catania, IT
We present an authentic sculpture by the famous futurist artist Giacomo Balla.
A very rare tea service produced in the middle of the Futurist period in Italy.
Extremely rare object...
Category
1920s Italian Futurist Vintage Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Cubist Bronze Sculpture 'The Twins' by Willy Kessels, 1920s
Located in Brussels, BE
Cubist bronze sculpture 'The Twins' by Willy Kessels - 1920s
Cubist bronze 'the twins' from the 1920s famous and well known Belgian sculptor, architec...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
20.5 x 16 in. / 52 x 41 cm
Height on custom display stand: 25 in. / 64 cm
Weight: 7.2 pounds / 3.3 kg
Combined weight with base: 14.3 pounds / 6.5 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Italian Postmodern Wood and Mirror Vase by Cleto Munari, 2000s
By Cleto Munari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Post-modern wood and mirror vase by Cleto Munari, 2000s
Vase with central oval mirror structure. In the upper part it presents the opening. On th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Age and Experience, Ceramic and Found Object Assemblage
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist Statement:
During the summers in Connecticut when I was a pre-teen, I lived for playing baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday and sometimes even slept with my glove underneath my pillow. I dreamed of playing professionally for the New York Yankees. The only thing that dragged me away from playing baseball was an arts and craft’s class in my school’s summer program. On Tuesday afternoon, after lunch, baseball was on hold for arts and crafts. In my first class, they taught us how to make pot holders and build things with Popsicle sticks by gluing them together. It was so much fun. I guess this was the earliest telling of what was to unfold in the future years.
I continued to play semi-pro baseball until the age of 38. I was also into weightlifting and even placed in a national competition. Sports and art have always been my passions. I was willing to put sports on hold for my art, though. And sports have always influenced my artwork. My first great influence in art was my craft teacher in high school, Shirley Charron. I was not an “A” student by any means and I did not excel in math or science. Ms. Charron knew I wasn’t a great student and encouraged me to apply for art school at Silvermine College of Arts. The college was holding interviews and all I had to do was make an appointment and bring my artwork. I was excited to find out that they didn’t need to know my S.A.T. scores. So I met with Dean Bob Gray
and he liked my artwork. I became a student at the Silvermine College and received my Associate’s Degree from there. I went on to the Maryland Institute of Art where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I met several students from various backgrounds and different countries. I was fortunate for having great teachers and mentors along the way. Visiting artists were a big influence to me, as well. My college years helped greatly, keeping me out of the ‘real world’ and into the realm of creativity and free flowing ideas.
After receiving my Masters Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. I stayed in Chicago. I became ‘so-to-speak’ a “Chicago” artist, living in lofts, dreaming the dreams of becoming known and reaching for the stars. I was still quite naïve at the age of 30. Luckily, I kept my day job as a cleaning man. I worked hard during those years after graduate school and still do 28 years later. During those 28 years, I tried out for the Chicago White Sox...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Decorative Fire Screen Attributed Richard Riemerschmid
Located in London, GB
An intricately designed, and well-made, Arts & Crafts iron screen, attributed to and almost certainly designed by Richard Riemerschmid (1868-1957) in Germany. Circa 1910. The iron screen has a one large rectangular panel with two smaller stabilising flaps on either side. An arched insert...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Nupe Spiral Support Post
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved with an abstract design, this tall wooden post is an architectural support beam attributed to the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Like much of Nupe art, support posts...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Yuri Zatarain, glazed terracotta sculpture, early 21th century
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Glazed Terracotta Sculpture in the Shape of a Turtle Shell by Yuri Zatarain, 2000s
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wo...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Space Age Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm
Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm
Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg
Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vicenç Orsolà Sculpture Free Composition AEM-81 Red Black Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture AEM-81 made by Vicenç Orsola free composition circa 2007 in Barcelona.
Painted wood
In great original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Serge Mouille Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Snail or Escargot model chandelier or pendant light, designed by Serge Mouille in the 1950s, this example is an authorized re-edition made by Gueridon, circa 21st Century....
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.