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Material: Terracotta
French Art Nouveau Pair of Large Terracotta Vases, circa 1910
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning French Art Nouveau pair of large vases with female figures of the era, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Hand-Painted Cubist Plate, Signed to Document
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular large hand-painted plate, showing an incredible portrait with cubist features of great strength and quality, undoubtedly the work of a great mid-century artist yet to be ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Matte Black Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte Black vase by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Hand-Sculpted French Cubist Abstract Sculpture in Terracotta Signed "Philip"
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and alluring Mid-Century Modern Sculpture was realized in France circa 1950. Executed in terra cotta with a oil rubbed bronze colored glaze, the work presents an abstract and dynamic form- bristling with verve. An elongated form rises from an elliptical base offering both smooth and curvilinear aspects as well as faceted ones concluding in a curved tongue-like appendage with a pointed end. Additionally, there is what appears to be a lug or nut cantilevering from side of the piece, suggesting metamorphosis or some kind of animatronic influence. The amorphic form recalls the highly stylized renderings of tools by Lee Lozano...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Unique INO_01 Sculpture Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique INO_01 sculpture vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 22 x H 28 cm
Materials: clay, terracotta glaze
Unique hand-modelled piece in raw terracotta and clay, on ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Unique OSMIE_aquaboulevard Sculpture by Emmanuelle Roule
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique OSMIE_aquaboulevard sculpture by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 25 x H 25 cm
Materials: clay, terracotta, glass
Unique hand-turned and hand-modelled piece made o...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Glass
Beige Iridescent Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Iridescent vase by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 34 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Monte...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Silver Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 18 cm.
Materials: glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then colore...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
White Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
White vase by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 16 cm.
Materials: glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, onl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Sculpture by Yves Rhayé, Belgium, 1985
By Yves Rhayé
Located in Brussels, BE
Terracotta Sculpture by Yves Rhayé, Belgium, 1985
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Strange Fruit - The Congregation VI, a Unique Figurative Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
'Strange Fruit - The Congregation VI' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with terracotta, micro bore copper pipe and copper wire.
This piece was created as a part of the artist's ‘Strange Fruit - Congregation', a unique installation made specifically for their solo exhibition in 2021 at Harewood House in Leeds, curated by Vessel director Angel Monzon.
Chris Day is an emerging glass & mixed media artist and a recent graduate from Wolverhampton University, who received a special commendation during the 2019 British Glass Biennale held in Stourbridge, UK.
Creating works that are highly personal, Day’s intention is to discuss and investigate the treatment of black people...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Wire
Freaklab Head Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic, ' Testa Riccia'
By Freaklab
Located in Modica, RG
This Curly Head Sculpture by Freaklab fully represents the meaning of his art and continuous research and the technique of majolica and terracotta.
The sculpture is enriched with palm wood that forms the hair.
The theme is that of the identity relationship between man and nature.
By creating these zoomorphic and phytomorphic hybridizations Freaklab creates an alienation between man and nature.
The artist chose the name Freaklab because he has always created works tending towards the monstrous, the different, enriched by characterizing, exaggerated and disturbing elements, which make it inappropriately pleasant for contemplative and attentive observation.
From my island...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Palmwood
Freaklab Head Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic, ' Molti Volti '
By Freaklab
Located in Modica, RG
This Many Faces Sculpture by Freaklab fully represents the meaning of his art and ongoing research
and the technique of majolica and terracotta.
This work is a unique piece. The theme is that of the identity relationship between man and nature.
By creating these zoomorphic and phytomorphic hybridizations Freaklab creates an alienation between man and animal, in this case between man, monkey, bird and fish. All the elements of nature merge into one fantastic work
The artist chose the name Freaklab because he has always created works tending towards the monstrous, the different, enriched by characterizing, exaggerated and disturbing elements, which make it inappropriately pleasant for contemplative and attentive observation.
From my island...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Freaklab Trio Masks Made Entirely by Hand in Ceramic
By Freaklab
Located in Modica, RG
This blue, green and brown eyes with a cross mouth Trio by Freaklab fully represents the meaning of his art and continuous research and the technique of majolica and terracotta.
The cross mouth wants to be an impetus to freedom of expression and speech, without dogmas and restrictions. The open mouth and so 'wide from hope and strength in looking at her.
The artist chose the name Freaklab because he has always created works tending towards the monstrous, the different, enriched by characterizing, exaggerated and disturbing elements, which make it inappropriately pleasant for contemplative and attentive observation.
From my island...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Biomorphic Abstract Pottery Sculpture by Robert Ortlieb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool biomorphic abstact pottery sculpture by California listed artist Robert Ortlieb, circa 1970s. The piece is hand thrown terracotta pottery pa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Edgeplant, Francisco Trêpa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works.
Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.
Category
2010s Portuguese Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
17th Century Madonna with Child from the Impruneta Tondo Polychrome Terracotta
Located in Milan, IT
Tuscan school, 17th century
Madonna with Child - from the Impruneta Tondo
Measures: Polychrome terracotta, 65 x 46 x 10 cm
This polychrome terracotta relief, gently jutting...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Large Majolica Terracotta Sculpture with Lustre by Adolfo Merlone, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Majolica terracotta sculpture decorated with lustre glazes in shades of red, blue and yellow depicting a knight in seventeenth-century clothing and a lady; prepared to be used also a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Maiolica, Terracotta
Strange Fruit - The Congregation III, Glass & Terracotta Sculpture by Chris
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
'Strange Fruit - The Congregation III' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with terracotta, micro bore copper pipe and cop...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Untitled, Francisco Trêpa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works.
Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.
Category
2010s Portuguese Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Stanley Stangren, Abduction of Europa, Modernist Terracotta Sculpture, ca. 1950
By Stanley R. Stangren
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions
Total height: 12.5 inches
Width: 19 inches
Depth: 7.5 inches
Base height: 1.5 inches
DETAILS Unsigned, original wood base.
CONDITION Excellent vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Stanley R. Stangren (American, 1928–2014) was an outstanding American jeweler, artist, sculptor and ceramist, residing in New York City. He worked in different styles and in different materials, including oils, watercolor, ceramic and stone sculptures; and fine jewelry. Stangren’s painting styles varied tremendously – from complete abstract works to Holocaust themes in the style of Georges Rouault and Hieronymus Bosch to portraits in the style of Moses and Raphael Soyer. He was also a passionate lover of the performing arts, and, as a young man, spent time studying dance at both the School of American Ballet and with Martha Graham.
Although he worked with dance pioneers like Ms. Graham, Anna Sokolow and Charles Weidman, an injury prevented him from pursuing dance as a career. But he found other outlets for his artistic pursuits. In his youth, Stangrem attended the Brooklyn Museum School of Art, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in New York City. He later studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Art Students League, Bard Colledge and in Europe.
Stangren studied jewelry design in Europe, attending Staatlische Kunst Werkschule in Pforzheim, Germany and Kunstgewerbeschule der Stadt in Zurich, Switzerland. His jewelry and designs were received with great success. His combination of precious and semi-precious stones, high-karat gold and sterling silver, and exotic materials executed with outstanding workmanship in the abstract modernist style gave a unique aspect to his designs, the metalwork usually electroformed, cast, or fused in varying textures. After returning to New York in the later 1950’s, Stangren opened and maintained a ceramic business in Trenton, New Jersey.
Very few pieces of his work remain from this period. When he retired from the ceramics business, he spent much of his time enjoying the arts. He frequently attended Juilliard performances, including most of the opera and drama presentations at the School, and was especially fond of the dance concerts. The last 40 years of his life, he taught painting in the New York area and worked with Metropolitan Museum of Arts in developing annuities, for future acquisitions.
In addition, Stangren left annuities for MoMa in support of educational programs and left, in his will or through his executors, art supplies for the Harlem School of Art and benefits for the Urban Assembly organization. Mr. Stangren's love for the arts and for the performances he was seeing at Juilliard inspired him to take his participation a step further and to establish charitable gift annuities with the School. "I realized what Juilliard offered me, being a passionate music lover, and I decided to give something back" he said.
"What Juilliard achieves is remarkable. When I think of the prominent actors, dancers and musicians that have been educated there, I am always staggered. It is deeply financially satisfying to be able to give back to the School, while benefitting from it at the same time." The Juilliard School is not the only organization that Stanley Stangren...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
from Egg to Plant, Francisco Trêpa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works.
Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.
Category
2010s Portuguese Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support, received detailed attention. This flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Imperfect Egg Tower, Francisco Trêpa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works.
Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.
Category
2010s Portuguese Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Cobalt Ostrich Egg Tower, Francisco Trêpa
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works.
Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.
Category
2010s Portuguese Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Michel Chauvet, Méditerranée, Modern Sculpture, France, 1949
Located in New York, NY
This plaster sculpture by Michel Chauvet, the notable midcentury French artist, captures the grace of the human form in motion.
Unique piece. Monogrammed: M. CHT.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Rodriguez, Jeune Femme, 1982
By Osvaldo Rodríguez
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
OSVALDO RODRIGUEZ, né en 1946
JEUNE FEMME, 1982
PROVENANCE : Atelier Atila du 22 octobre 2012.
Œuvre originale en terre cuite représentant une jeune femme, signée en bas à dro...
Category
1980s Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1950/1960 to Identify
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large terracotta sculpture, circa 1950/1960
to identify.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Alexander Archipenko, Terracotta Abstract Cubist Sculpture, ca. 1937
Located in New York, NY
Signed ‘Archipenko’.
Alexander Porfyrovych Archipenko (Ukrainia/American, 1887-1964) was an Ukrainian American artist best known for his original Cubist-inspired sculptural style....
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Biomorphic Abstract Pottery Sculpture by Robert Ortlieb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool biomorphic abstact pottery sculpture by California listed artist Robert Ortlieb, circa 1970s. The piece is hand thrown terracotta pottery pa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sigve Knutson Red Clay Cluster Sculpture
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Sigve Knutson (b. 1991, Norway) is an experimental designer based in between Oslo and Eindhoven. He obtained an MA in Contextual Design at Design Academy Eindhoven in 2016. His pract...
Category
2010s Norwegian Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Guy Sydenham for Poole Pottery, Hand Thrown Clay Terracotta Studio Vase
Located in London, GB
Guy Sydenham for Poole Pottery, A hand thrown clay terracotta studio vase.
Signed and stamped shape number to the base.
Guy Sydenham was a master potter for more than 50 years, reno...
Category
1960s English Organic Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Italian Terracotta Cherub Centerpiece, Signed Luca Madrassi
Located in Cypress, CA
Stunning Italian terracotta cherub figure group centerpiece depicting one cherub holding a swagged garland, another cherub pushing a wheelbarrow, on naturalistic ground-from base,
2...
Category
20th Century Italian Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique English Terracotta Recumbent Pug Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English terracotta recumbent pug dog, realistically modeled and subtly polychromed. Rare form.
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Polychrome Terracotta "Sphere" by Anita Tullio
By Anita Tullio
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Anita Tullio (Born in 1935, Paris)
Polychrome terracotta, multiple signature stamp on base.
Category
20th Century French Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Michel Chauvet, Personnage en Mouvement, Modern Sculpture, France, 1960
Located in New York, NY
This terracotta sculpture by Michel Chauvet, the notable midcentury French artist, captures the grace of the human form in motion.
Unique piece. Monogrammed: M. CHT.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tomiya Matsuda Abstract Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze over a layered terra cotta curved and footed form ...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sullivan Designed Terra Cotta Fragment from the Chicago Stock Exchange
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Louis Sullivan designed terra cotta fragment from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893, by the legendary firm of Adler & Sullivan. On a custom wall mount.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Harp and Guitar, " Fabulous Cubist-Art Deco Bas Relief Plaques, Terra Cotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superb in conception and execution, this pair of terra cotta plaques, depicting the pairing of a harp and guitar in the manner of Gris or Braque, is...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Yves Rhayé '1936-1995' Large Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1970
By Yves Rhayé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Rhayé (1936-1995) large terracotta sculpture, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Yves Rhayé Large Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1960-1970
By Yves Rhayé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Rhayé (1936-1995) large terracotta sculpture, circa 1960-1970
Interior exterior.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Glazed Terracotta, Italy, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed terracotta, Italy, circa 1970-1980.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Yves Bosquet Large Ceramic Sculpture, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Yves Bosquet large ceramic sculpture, Belgium.
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Alexander Ney, Abstract Perforated Terracotta Sculpture, 2012
Located in New York, NY
Abstract sculptural composition.
Perforated and painted terracotta.
Signature & 2012 Copyright on the bottom
Dimensions: H 15.25”, W 9”, D 8”
Alexander Ney (Russian/American, born...
Category
2010s American Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Tomiya Matsuda Sinuous Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Heathered earthen glazed terra cotta sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011). A sinuous abstract shape with unfinished sides and half round base. Geometr...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Strange Fruit - The Congregation V, a unique mixed media sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
'Strange Fruit - The Congregation V' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with terracotta, micro bore copper pipe and coppe...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Terracotta Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
