Abstract Sculptures

Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet. 'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part. En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ». En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9. « L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992. Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...

Signed bronze bonsai tree sculpture on a large geode by Bella Ball.

Metal Sculpture and enamels, signed OF THE FIELD. Turin, 1965 ORIGIN Turin PERIOD 1965 MARK The piece is signed at the base and on the body of the sculpture Del Campo MATERIALS M...

Vintage Abstract Sculpted Wood Sculptural Free Form Table Sculpture. Item features Solid wood natural formation, steel metal base, very unique item. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measureme...

What a beautiful sculpture. Nowadays wooden sculptures are all the way back in fashion. It gives a kind of peace and individuality in a modern home. This sculpture was made in France...

3 ceramic sculptures designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1970s. The sculptures are in excellent condition and stamped Rörstrand BL. They are all in excellent condition.

Incredible and rare Aureliano Toso Murano glass bicolor with air bubbles Cornucopia 1950.

A very rare sun face sculpture made by Raul Coronel of Los Angeles, California. Sculpture is one of 2 ever made while an being an artist in residenc...

Teak Madonna Sculpture By Simon Randers for Randers Mobelfabrik. One of the company's most significant collaborations was with the Danish architect and designer, Ole Wanscher. Rander...

Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...

Abstract modernist sculpture, created by Russell Secrest. Drawing on his background in jewelry, the metal artist creates a dynamic form, in elegant hammered silver. The sculpture rot...

Abstract sculpture composed of two architectural aluminium forms by British sculptor Peter Thursby. Peter Thursby, who died aged 80, produced his first work in the wake of the seco...

Magnificent and rare Brutalist sculpture. Design by Frans de Boer Lichtveld. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Patinated metal with various decorative elements. This wonderful Br...

Abstract polyfaced sculpture hand carved in pitch pine, dating back to the 1960s. Elegantly mounted on a marble base with a brass rod.

These fanciful and imagined spiky fruit are truly a work of art, by artist and collector, Mario Villa. These whimsical shapes have an air of Central American objets d'art. Mario Vill...

A brass Brutalist-style sailboat sculpture of captivating artistry rests upon an onyx base, an iconic piece signed by DeMott. Made in the Mid 20th Century, the sculpture's sleek line...

Post war sculptural art created by Ferruccio Bortoluzzi. A concretism post war piece of art, created by the Italian artist Ferruccio Bortoluzzi, back in the 1964. This three-dimensi...

Iron Sculpture Roman Chariot with Female Warrior, Italy 1950. Handmade bronze and iron roman female warrior and horse, with incisions. Original condition

Nice set of seven decorative polyhedrons. Polished gold bronze, circa 1970, France. Dimensions: from 5 to 12 cm. A very decorative set in good original condition. All purchases are c...

Wonderful Baccarat Crystal modernist Asian Elephant sculpture figurine/paperweight. Dates from the 1970's. Signed on the side and bottom. Made in France. In excellent condition for i...

An elegant, bronze sculpture by a noted artist Chet LaMore, ca' 1960, entitled "Column". On original base. "Chet La More was an American painter, sculptor,...

Extremely uncommon Cleo Hartwig slip-cast chalkware sculpture of the female body. Very distressed finish. Signed in mold, C.HARTWIG Measures: W ...

Brutalist Sculpture, Wood and Metal

The sculpture is in gilded brass dating back to around 1930/40, it is not signed. The Castolin weld and the resulting patina especially in the weld and internally confirm the period....

This carved stone head bust sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depicts the s...

This weathered kneeling statue titled ‘The Thinker’ was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It...

A brown-glazed stoneware sculpture designed by John Andersson and produced by Höganäs Keramik c. 1950s. “HOGANAS KERAMIK” stamp on bottom

Swedish modernist partially glazed ceramic tile wall hanging created by Bertil Vallien, circa 1960s. Tile measures 11.25" by 15.75" by 5/8" and is signed on the front Vallin. In very good vintage 1960s condition. Swedish glass master Bertil Vallien was born in 1938 in a suburb north of Stockholm, where he felt the inclination to be an artist from a very early age. He studied ceramics at the Konstfack School of Arts, Crafts, and Design in Stockholm, then spent two years at the School for Advanced Industrial Design. His love of ceramics took him the Los Angeles for a position with HAL Fromholt Ceramics, and soon he was meeting artists, critics, and gallery owners, attending events at California universities, and exhibiting his ceramics. In 1963, he was invited back to Sweden by the C.H. Åfors glass...

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...

Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo Offered for sale is a mid-20th century Japanese very decorative glazed and painted ceramic Objet d'art with a bowl-for...

Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...

Pal Kepenyes is a sculptor and researcher of Hungarian art, whose artistic production includes sculptures of small and medium format, jewelry and miniature decorative pieces, all mad...

Metal crucifix and enamels, signed OF THE FIELD. Turin, 1960s ORIGIN Turin PERIOD Anni 60 MARK The piece is signed at the back of Del Campo MATERIALS Metal, enamel, wood DIMENSI...

Dagmar Norell Sculpture by Dagmar Norell, Sweden, 1950s Signed. Stoneware and cork. H: 9 cm W: 7 cm D: 6.5 cm Base diameter: 5 cm

Organic modern abstract sculpture in walnut wood white carrara marble base. USA 1960s Unsigned. Style representative of George Nakashima free form. 57.75 h x 13.5 d x 9.5 w Preowned ...

A rare wooden sculptural floor lamp, hand-crafted and signed. Dedicated to the splendors of the sun and shade as is the title "Sol Y Sombra". This French mid-century sculptural flo...

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...

Rare set of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted planter ca...

With it’s raw, organic form and masterful use of space, Klara Server’s “Portrait of a Woman” is a mesmerizing highlight in any room. Made by the renowned New York company Austin Prod...

Anthropomorphic sculpture adorned with a recessed face in milky white glazed red clay, resting on a rectangular base, created by Robert and Jean Cloutier. This model was inspired by...

Small stoneware sculpture by Bengt Berglund in a boxy form with a striped decor and a gold glazed “mouth” on top.

Greenlandica, soapstone sculpture on a marble base. Greenland. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 20.0 cm x H 13.0 cm x W 7.0 cm. Soapstone - also known as Steat...

One of a kind lucite acrylic abstract op-art sculpture dating from the 1960's to 1970's. No signatures or maker marks. Looks like something Victor Vasarely would have made. Great abs...

Studio made artwork drawn from organic shapes into decorative form, this spectacular green oval ceramic slab sculpture with dark hued incised outlines around colorful abstract shapes...

Oversized vintage sculpture made of fine brass after J. Moigniez for Kingston. This sculpture is meticulously decorated with detail giving it a realistic feel. The piece includes two...

Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...

Mid-Century Brutalist Abstract Sculpture, Patinated Bronze Decorative Art Object Unique brutalist relief sculpture labeled Miquel-Dumeny on the underside. Titled '143 bi'

Vintage Brutalist abstraction Iron and Bronze Table Sculpture. C. 1960’s

A fine Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture. Consisting of fused, electroformed bronze elements. In the form of what appears to be a stylized rooster seated on a four-legged plinth....

Fabulous Art Sculpture Big Brutalist sculpture metal structure covered with composite in faux bronze finish. Style of Paul Evans Unknown artist. Signed RN 1971. H 63 in. x W 20 in. ...

Vintage Aquamarine Glass Menhir Sculpture table lamp with led light. The Menhirs (from the Breton men and hir "long stone"; in Italian also "pietrafitta") are monolithic megaliths. ...

Discover vintage allure with this remarkable set of 36 antique wooden measuring tapes, complete with their original boxes, dating back to circa 1940. Each piece in this collection transports you to a bygone era, evoking the nostalgia of craftsmanship and utility. The measurements of each box are 25 cm in length, 10 cm in width, and 7 cm in height, providing a glimpse into the past with their compact yet functional dimensions. Preserved within their original boxes, these measuring tapes have stood the test of time, capturing the essence of their era. The set's completeness and vintage appeal are a testament to their enduring value and rarity. Indulge in the charm of these antique measuring tapes...

A beautiful and substantial glass sculpture attributed to Italian design Maison, Fontana Arte, Mid-Century Modern to '70s Modern design period, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy....

Original art sculpture designed by Gaetano Pesce; signed and dated 1963, Per Cassina 1968-1963. Red frame with lamented wood on metal feet.

Minimalist lucite cube sculpture. Unsigned.

A whimsical, figurative bronze sculpture by a noted artist Chet LaMore. "Chet La More was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. He was ...

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...

Fantastic exploded clock sculpture in resin. This incredibly rare piece was designed by Pierre Giraudon in France during the 1970s. This item is amazing as it is an exploded clock ...