Terracotta Abstract Sculptures

Sculptural bronze vessel, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti as part of his Cap53 series of sculptural vessels and made at Fonderia Battaglia early 1960s for Bernini, Milan Cast bronze ...

A reclaimed model sculpture of a bird of prey perched on a hand. At twice life size scale, this mid 20th century sculpture is an impressive decorati...

A fine set of 3 Mid-Century Harris Strong pottery tiles. In terracotta pottery with polychrome glazes in teal, custard, turquoise, white, & chocolate brown tones. Set on sturdy bl...

1960s French abstract terracotta futuristic sculpture in the form of a cracked circular egg. The sculpture has an unglazed chalky surface which i...

1960s French abstract terracotta space-age futuristic sculpture in the form of a volcanic rock. An unusual volcanic, lunar rock or coral designed...

Circa 1960s French abstract terracotta sculpture with alternating glazed and unglazed stripes running around its surface. Inside the crack a large supporting natural terracotta cork...

1960s French abstract terracotta space-age futuristic sculpture in the form of a brain. The sculpture has been sprayed gold for added effect adding drama and interest. It is very he...

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...

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.

Polished glazed terracotta sculpture and marble base, Italy 1960, in the mood of Lucio Fontana and Leoncillo Leonardi.

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 ...

Abstract Sculpture by Jules Agard Hand painted abstract sculpture by Jules Agard in Valaris terracotta from the 1950s. ??Jules Agard?? Jules Agard, ...

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...

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...

Large terracotta sculpture, circa 1950/1960 to identify.

Signed ‘Archipenko’. Alexander Porfyrovych Archipenko (Ukrainia/American, 1887-1964) was an Ukrainian American artist best known for his original Cubist-inspired sculptural style....

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.

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...

Yves Rhayé (1936-1995) large terracotta sculpture, circa 1960-1970 Interior exterior.

Glazed terra cotta abstract modern sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda. Brown, green and cinnabar glaze over a layered terra cotta curved and footed form ...

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...

Heathered earthen glazed terra cotta sculpture by Tomiya Matsuda (1939-2011). A sinuous abstract shape with unfinished sides and half round base. Geometr...