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Mid Century Carved Rosewood Abstract Sculpture
$1,200
£914.22
€1,054.13
CA$1,679.38
A$1,876.42
CHF 981.58
MX$23,010.96
NOK 12,542.69
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A striking and evocative example of mid-century abstract sculpture, this hand-carved rosewood piece dates to the 1950s and channels the organic modernism that dominated post-war visual culture. Carved from a single block of richly grained solid rosewood, the form is both biomorphic and totemic, with flowing negative space and soft-edged contours that call to mind the work of Henry Moore, Jean Arp, and Isamu Noguchi.
This period marked a global turn toward abstraction as artists, designers, and craftspeople sought new forms of expression after the upheaval of WWII. Sculpture in this era became increasingly integrated into domestic and public environments, often intended to create a meditative or sensual response. Organic forms like this were seen as counterpoints to the rigidity of industrial design, offering softness, tactility, and emotion.
The origins of this piece are likely Caribbean or Brazilian, two regions with deep traditions in wood carving and an active role in shaping Latin American modernism. The use of rosewood—a dense, precious hardwood favored in Brazilian modernist furniture—adds to its significance and aesthetic appeal.
This piece bridges the worlds of art and design, representing not only fine craftsmanship but also the evolution of modern aesthetics.
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some age acquired stains to the wood, but really great looking in person with no damage otherwise.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883043845382
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