American Abstract Sculptures

A tall sculptural transparent glass vase with ruffled edges. The base of this beauty is round, with scalloped edges. The body has long rounded edges which graduate and curl outward i...

This abstract sculpture appears to be the figure of a man, but upon closer inspection, the figure gives way to a mass of swirling metal. William Bowie was a prominent sculptor of t...

An important ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offer by us Tishu Gallery...

These wooden sculpture are chainsaw carved by David Melrose and are made from a solid log of black walnut. "Still Life Vessels” are a series of one of a kind sculptures inspired by ...

Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader, 2021. Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form. The Space Invader series of organic light sculptures are...

Giovanni 'John' Bucci (Italian-American, 1935-2019) A welded metal sculpture composed of various found metal pieces, 1960s. 17 inches wide by 18 ¼ inches tall by 8 inches deep

Largest Hubley Seated Scotty with Collar Doorstop, A pristine example of the largest model of the seated Scotty dog doorstop Hubley made. Complete with blue collar, this model is a b...

An extremely rare Harry Bertoia sterling silver brooch "Ginko Leaves." The brooch has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.77. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The Brooch measures: 2.94 " long x 1.5 " wide x .30 " deep. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The brooch and closure are all handcrafted and the clasp is his unique design. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise...

Found object abstract steel table top sculpture by Colorado artist. Photographed with Bertoia side chair and Eames LTW for scale.

A beautiful and rarely seen bronze and steel sculpture by American artist Gerald DiGiusto. Signed and dated 1981 this is Triangolar Totem #1 , the original . Signed, dated and title...

Wonderful wood sculpture with small magnifying glass hanging from it by a artist named Sidney Rose. Its signed 1995 but also looks to have a date on the one leg of 1974 so this may h...

Brass and Lucite sculpture by American artist Dan Murphy, titled "Ribbon", circa 1980.

Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic Measures : ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall. ~ 87g e3.1oz Jasmine Ylang Ylang...

A one-of-a-kind vintage assemblage sculpture blending industrial relics and surreal figuration. Crafted from aged wood, cast metal, and a repurposed speedometer face, this piece feat...

Stunning 6' Mayan totem sculpture in polished brass by renowned sculptor Robert Zeidman (1915-1996). This unique sculpture is double sided with pinned brass hinges and can be used as...

Unique cast and welded bronze brutalist sculpture of a cat in the style of a mummy. Having cast bronze gause wrapping around body with welded detail to front paw, in the style of Bri...

A monumental four-part sculpture that fits together to form a four-sided pyramid titled "Eye of the Pyramid" by the noted late artist Bijan Bahar. Mr Bahar sadly passed away a couple of years ago. We had the pleasure of getting to know him as he spent his last few years in Palm Springs. This was created in the late 1980s and is signed and numbered 5/6. It is in good age appropriate condition but has been recently re-polished. There are some minor marks from handling but nothing major. There is some cloudiness to the lucite from age. Note the bottom is sanded to a Frost finish by the artist. Each piece is signed and numbered. It was purchased directly from the artist and his team re-polished it. Please note that Bijan blunted the points of the tops for safety reasons when he created the sculpture. A bio af the artist follows: Museum Shows / Collections Some of Commissions / Collections Irvine Foundation, Los Angeles, CA Mr. R. Lichtenstein, Int. Riverside Museum of Art, Riverside, CA Mr. Ali Sobhani, CA Newport Harbor Art Museum, Newport Beach...

A whimsical large steel sculpture by the noted Memphis Echo Park California artist Peter Shire. This work was purchased directly from a gallery t...

Monumental Wall Sculpture by Daniel Schneiger. Dimensions: D25 x W 185 x H 111 cm. Materials: Plaster Daniel Schneiger Wall sculptures are hand-crafted from a combination of materia...

Nice and traditional cast glass sculpture for the well known contemporary artist Hank M Adams .

Philip C. Hart "OH" circular table top sculpture with 3 Round wires and a round disc in center. Freely moves with a little air movement.

An immense and heavy bronze by the noted artist Jeff Day. he is currently in China but we managed to converse with him. He identified the work and the approximate year it was cast and how heard it was to make. He thinks he signed it although we can't find his mark. it is quite impressive and has a beautiful gold flecked patina. There is a fracture in the center small and hard to spot that occurred in the casting. This is a unique piece. There are some minor losses to the patina near the base and minor nicks and scratches. The base has been repaired in one corner. One other corner is missing the wood trim, pictured. The piece and shows its age with age appropriate wear. Biography: One and Two Person Shows 2012 Circle Gallery, Shenzhen, China 2011 Families of the World Sculpture Exhibit, The European Chamber of Commerce, Nanjing, China 2010 East Meets West, Sensation Art Space, Chongqing, China 2010 Paintings and Sculpture, The Centre Gallery, Nanjing International School, Nanjing, China 2006 Sculpture Exhibit, Bayview Front Room, Whidbey Island, Washington 2005 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, Sade Kave, Rumeli Hisar, Istanbul, Turkey 2004 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, Michael Stadler Gallery, Langley, Washington 2003 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, University House Gallery, Issaquah, Washington 2003 Marion Meyer Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 2003 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, Enka Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul, Turkey 2001 Marion Meyer Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 2000 Recent Work, Woodside/Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1999 Works from Rialto, Desert Art Source, Palm Desert, California 1998 Pacific Forms and Other Worlds, Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, Oregon 1997 Pacific Forms, Woodside/Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1996 Day Meets Eve, Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, Kirkland, Washington 1992 Pacific Forms, with Guy Anderson, 1001 Fourth Avenue Plaza, Seattle, Washington 1990 Pacific Forms, 1001 Fourth Avenue Plaza, Seattle, Washington 1989 Sculpture, 1927-1989, Seattle Center, Matthew Kangas, Curator 1985 Black Arts Festival, Invitational, Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington Peacemaker, Invitational, Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington 1984 Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington 1981 New Work, Gallery Whidbey, Langley, Washington 1979 Exploration of Form, Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1976 Figurative Forms, University Fine Arts Gallery, Two-person show with Alfredo, Arreguin, Seattle, Washington 1974 Figures in Action, Ryder Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1973 Family of Man, French Consulate, Toluca, Mexico 1973 Capturing Universals, Polly Friedlander Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1972 Moving Forms, University Fine Arts Gallery, Seattle, Washington Group Shows 2011 Dunn Gardens Outdoor Sculpture Show, Seattle, Washington 2010 Sensation Art Space Gallery, Chongqing, China, Group Show, Organic Forms 2009 Group Show, Woodside Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 2008 Dunn Gardens Outdoor Sculpture Show, Seattle, Washington 2007 Outdoor Sculpture Gardens, Westcott Bay, San Juan IslandWashington 1993 Group Show, Riverhouse Galleries, Brisbane, Australia, Group Show, Gallery Mack, Seattle, Washington 1991 Sculpture Show, Burien Arts Gallery, Burien Washington, Vision, Myth and Magic III, Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1989 Group Show, Gallery Mack, Seattle, Washington 1988 International Gardens of Art, Bellingham, Washington, Nagatani Gallery, Bellingham, Washington 1987 Invited to participate in Northwest Sculpture 1927-1987, Mathew Kangas, curator Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington 1987 Outdoor Sculpture, Gallery Mack, Seattle, Washington 1986 Woodside Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1983 King County Executive Invitational, Seattle, Washington 1978 Moody Gallery, Pasadena, California 1974 The Gallery, Palm Springs, California Collections: Corporate, Institutional and Private ACT Theatre Paul Allen Collection Curtis Beattie and Associates Anne Gould Hauberg Collection Milliman and Robertson, Incorporated John Moga Collection Mount Zion...

A modernist contemporary painted ceramic diptych sculpture by Detroit artist Sergio De Giusti. An abstract composition with religious and biblical de...

Mario Dal Fabbro sculpture No. 6 Signed, F.41. Multi-disciplinary artist Mario Dal Fabbro was born in Cappella Maggiore, Italy in 1913. He trained in his family's furniture desig...

Well made with spectacular presence and color. The fountain stands in a hand-fashioned tiled metal basin. May be used in the garden, on the deck, or in an...

Selection of modernist plaster lamps, made by Sirmos, American, circa 1960s. From left to right, they are: 1) Plaster lamp, in the manner of Diego Giacometti. It has been SOLD. 2) P...

Graceful original modernist American sculpture signed KROLL on the base.

Fine and rare table top sculpture by Clarence Teed. Solid walnut in four pieces which can be turned on the steel connecting rods to display the work in any number of ways. Teed was a...

An interesting Brutalist sculpture in the style of Paul Evans, circa 1960s. Heavy steel, welded. No signature apparent.

Elevate your space with this impressive large scale abstract marble sculpture mounted on a plinth base. Signed Ray G. and dated 1983, it exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship yo...

Designed by Studio Chora, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and crafted by hand. ...

Exceptional brutalist period metal sculpture. Using a mix of rods and plates to create a sculptural depiction of a tree. Similar in design and undoubtedly inspired by the works of ...

Designed by Studio Chora, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and crafted by ha...

MALCOLM MOBUTU SMITH Currentbodies, 2013 Stoneware, slip and glaze 5 x 5 x 8 in

This remarkable piece is an oversize decorative Les Paul style guitar that stands over six feet tall. It makes us think of Claes Oldenberg's playful sculptures and looks like it coul...

Contemporary wall sculpture of 5 interconnected oxidized brass wire sunburst shapes (C. JERE)

An unusual cast aluminum sculpture by Anne Van Kleeck (1922-1998). A bulging cube, patinated and polished top, that can be a pedestal or side table, unsigned, numbered 2. From the artist's estate. A note about the artist: Anne Van Kleeck was primarily known for her works in cast bronze and ceramics. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.) and spent several years as a professor of art in Ohio and Florida. In 1957, Anne traveled to Venice, Italy to study bronze and lost wax casting, beaten iron and mosaic techniques. During that stay she employed an Italian foundry expert and together they established a small foundry on the island of Murano where they cast bronzes for her one woman show in Venice. Van Kleecks work has won multiple awards and is owned worldwide by private collectors and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA in New York. She was contemporaries of and exhibited with Ruth Asawa, Gary Knox Bennett...

Contemporary American abstract sculpture made of patinated bronze, mounted on a square white marble base. (in the style of BRANCUSI).

Handmade slab-built vase in an oval shape and beautiful textured dark red glaze. By Shane Gabier, made in NYC.

Signed William Bowie welded spire abstract metal gilded with both gold and silver leaf on teak base, circa 1960. This piece is unusual as most of Bowie's pieces are wall-mounted form...

Abstract Mid-Century Modern patinated brass bird on bronze base. A-561-335  

Good working order, warm tarnish brass, a natural time-worn patina. Loaded up with a roll of clear tape.

This is a wonderful abstract figure in bronze by well known sculpture, Sanford (Sandy) Decker. The patina is a beautiful shade of chocolate brown. It has aged well, bronze highlights can be seen. The base is bronze and a part of the sculpture . It is signed, "Decker" and dated "68" on the base. "Sanford Decker...

Designed by Studio Chora, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and crafted by hand. ...

Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader, 2021. Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form. The Space Invader series of organic light sculptures...

Modular turned brass object. Solid brass. Heavy. Unique.

Stylish set of 3 chromed metal hexagonal candle holders. The set can be set aside with each piece of placed apart. The hexagonal design and chrome finish give a very industrial clean...

A stunning contemporary multicoloured acrylic block. A perfect riser for a small sculpture or a statement on its own on the table or desk, this beautiful block will reveal different ...

Large studio pottery vase by Marianna von Allesch.

Large-scale sculpture by Rosanne Sniderman. High-fired earthenware sculpture with matte glaze in sand tones. Artist signed on underside.

Monumental and rare 60" Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse's on hind legs wall sculptures, truly amazing design, iron structure with enamel painted squares and rectangles, Classic midcent...

The Flora sculptures are part of the Fossils series. Oversized acrylic flower sculptures are combined with repurposed painted concrete rubble ...

Hand blown glass and metal sculpture by Robert Kuo, c.2000s, USA. The globe was produced using the peking glass method which originated in China. The red colored glass is blown into ...

A beautiful brass sailboat sculpture designed by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. The sculpture sits in a salad onyx base. Dimension: 40” wide, 47” ...

Frank Gehry Twisted Bronze Sculpture. Stacked, layered, swirls, and twisted design. 9 3/4" tall x 4" diameter, signed, numbered 37/200. Certificate I...

Large Mid-Century Modern organic shaped wood sculpture in lacquered black finish. The fine art sculpture is made out of one piece of wood. Mounted ...

Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture. by T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  

Single solid brass egg atop a small wooden block base. In the manner of Luciano Fontana's Brass Egg with Slash detail, and reminiscent of Carl Auböck's Paperweight "Egg", Austria. E...

Modernist abstract stacked wood and painted sculpture "Bug" by Robert Brock. Wonder color,,texture and proportion...Intricately designed, , signed BROCK 67 Brock was born in Tacoma, Ohio and was a graduate of the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute and Ohio University...

Designed by Studio Chora, 2024. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. The Biomorphic series of organic light sculptures are one-of-a-kind and crafted by hand. ...