Abstract Metal Starburst Sculpture 1960s

A very cool MCM cut steel rotating abstract sculpture by James Hubbell, circa 1970s. The sculptural piece is made of dark cut steel that is welded into a diamond shape on a heavy steel base. The piece is in good condition with a vintage patina and measures 13.5"W x 6.25"D x 15.75"H. It can rotate a full 360 degrees. The piece is not signed; there was authentication paperwork that cannot be found. It was purchased in San Diego, CA (the artists hometown) in the early 1970s. #2967 James "Jim" Hubbell (born 1931 in Mineola, New York is a visual artist, architect, sculptor, stained-glass designer and founder of the Ilan-Lael Foundation. He is best known for designing and building organic-style structures that have been referred to as Hobbit houses, including his sculptural home/compound in Julian, CA (outside of San Diego). A reverence for nature remains the basis of James Hubbell’s singular career, one that seamlessly integrates art, craft and architecture. Hubbell studied sculpture at Cranbrook Academy of Art and often worked with labor-intensive, ancient techniques like wrought iron and stained glass in a contemporary architectural context. During the 1960s and 70s Hubbell’s work was included in the prestigious series of California Design exhibitions at the Pasadena Art Museum and the Arts of Southern California series at the Long Beach Museum of Art, as well as at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York. His forged iron work was featured in Craft Horizons magazine...

Very unique piece by American metal sculptor, Frank Cota. Three free-form iron cubes on a signed base. The two smaller cubes hang by a chain and can rotate....

A very cool modernist abstract rotating sculpture on a black wood base, circa 1970s. The sculture appears to be made out of aluminum (not positive - non-magnetic) and can rotate 360 ...

A very nice vintage wood spokes large "Satellite" bowl by Carlo Contin for MOMA, circa 1999. The bowl is like new in original box and measures 19"D x 9.5"H. Cool piece! #4202

Spectacular Brutalist starburst wall hanging sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere, unsigned. This example is unusual in that it has a dimensional...

Beautiful Brutalist starburst wall sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere. This piece features unique circular pattern with radiating thin brass rods. Measures 28" W x 3" D. In good con...

Iconic gold painted metal starburst sculpture, created by the legendary Tony Duquette. We have two available and the bases vary. Please contact us if you'd like images or additional ...

Large mixed metal sunburst wall sculpture of brass and lacquered nails.