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Period: 1950s
Bronze Saint-Michel Sculpture by Olivier Strebelle
By Olivier Strebelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Interlocking bronze sculpture of St. Michel by Belgian artist Olivier Strebelle. It was created as an award for the Brussels Film Festival and presented to classic Hollywood film actress, Ann Miller...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Akari L2, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "L2" by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1908)
A light sculptural column, original shade in washi & structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, G...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Giovanni Gariboldi Electric Insulator Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super decorative extra large electric insulator TOTEM designed by Giovanni Gariboldi and manufactured by Richard Ginori, Italy 1950. This insulator...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Abstract Brutalist Wire Horse Sculpture Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
By Marco Fantoni, Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, abstract, Brutalist, horse sculpture by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor is a mixed metal wire sculpture mounted on a walnut base with copper label signed Fantoni Italy for R...
Category
Italian Brutalist Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased the offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Amer...
Category
American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Italian Signed Vintage Bronze and Black Stained Wood Abstract Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous abstract signed Italian sculpture is Mid-Century Modern. It says on the label made in Italy and the signature is Esafedritolle. The bronze has 2 surfaces both professio...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1950/1960 to Identify
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large terracotta sculpture, circa 1950/1960
to identify.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Art Giuseppe Mazzotti 1950 Albisola Enamel with Metallic Luster
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceramic Art Giuseppe Mazzotti 1950 Albisola enamel with metallic luster,
Ceramic Art of Fine Historical manufacture.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Luster
Arvid Källström Sculpture / Bookend Produced in Sweden
By Arvid Kallstrom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / bookend designed by Arvid Källström. Produced in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche, can be seen as an abstract sculpture too. The form is free, and the wood is olive tree. This has been done in France in the 1950's. The patina is old, and it is a la...
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Midcentury Vase Abstract Sculture Multi-Color Salvatore Meli Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury vase abstract Sculture multi-color Salvatore Meli style.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture in Bronze Art Nuragica Sardinia 1960 Wood Base
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture in bronze art Nuragica Sardinia 1960 wood base, represents hero 4 eyes and 4 arm.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Abstract Sculpture of a Woman Holding a Fan
Located in New York, NY
Great 50's bronze abstract sculpture of a woman holding a fan. Fun and whimsical sculpture from multiple angles that looks great on any table, console or bar. Plus she has a fun expr...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marcel Marti Bronze Abstract Totem Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Superb Marcel Marti (1925–2010) attributed abstract patinated bronze sculpture that is unique from every angle. This is a striking postwar piece of art fr...
Category
Spanish Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Enzo Mari, Rare Resin Cube, Sculpture, Paperweight, with Polyhedral Inside
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare Mari resin cube from the 1950s, it measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7, has a couple of flee bites in 2 corners. Similar sample with black inside in Progressione di sculptur...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin
1950s Christmas Silver Atomic Space Age RayGun Nutcracker Nut Gun Fun Gag Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Awesome design. Functioning as designed, and appears it will crack a nut.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s, Ash/ Black Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s, ash with black base, wonderful example, great original finish, patina, retains impressed LCM u...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Art Piece Rugged Trinket Tray Textured Bronze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage sculptural art piece handsomely rugged dish trinket tray
rough bronze
5.75 x 2 x .5 inches
Original preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Refer to images please.
Category
Mexican Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Modernist Floor Lamp by TYE of California / Angelo Testa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning modernist floor lamp by Tye of California / Angelo Testa, Classic midcentury iron tripod base, wonderful large ceramic pottery ball with Angelo T...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Bronze Sculpture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and elegant bronze sculpture, unsigned. In the style of Harry Bertoia or John Risley.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Poul Kjaerholm Candle Holder PK101
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chrome-plated steel hanging candle holder
Original surface.
Category
Danish Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
1950s France Nude Dancers Red Bronze Sculpture Abstract Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French modern nude dancers abstract sculpture in red bronze
Heavy Solid Bronze in Red Black patina.
Unmarked.
Dimensions: 21 H x 8 W x 4.5 D inches.
Made in France circa 1950s.
Ver...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Owl Mid-Century Modern Pitcher Ceramic Pitcher Reminiscent Pablo Picasso, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Owl Mid-Century Modern pitcher ceramic pitcher, the style is very reminiscent of the famous artist Pablo Picasso, 1960, abstract sculpture.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Tray Table "Tempo Group" by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and unusual Mid-Century Modern double cocktail tray table "Tempo Group" by Tony Paul, have never seen one of these in person, only in catalogu...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Monica Backström Sculpture Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture in shape of a glass egg with glass rods designed by Monica Backström. Produced in Sweden. Signed Monica Backström Ateljé.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Oscar Troneck Abstract Sculpture, France, c. 1950's, Signed 'Troneck'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oscar Troneck abstract sculpture, France, c. 1950's, signed: 'Troneck'
Wood, Signed twice.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
1950s Pepe Mendoza Wall Screen Sculpture Bronze & Malachite Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Modernism Pepe Mendoza Patinated Bronze and Malachite Beaded Wheel Wall Sculpture Mexico 1950s
Maker stamped Pepe Mendoza.
Two sculptures are available Listing is per one.
W...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Ritual Spoons from Timor Island, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of water buffalo horn ritual spoons from Timor Island, Indonesia, (circa 1950s).
The horns of large creatures were often used to carve intricate spoons which were most likely...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Horn
Vintage Steuben Glass Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Steuben glass crystal pedestal centerpiece. Hand blown crystal centerpiece with scrolled pedestal base. Signed Steuben on underside of ba...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Selection of Italian Midccentury Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Italian midcentury lamps, Italy, circa 1950s.
They are, from left to right in the first photo:
1) Brass and wood lamp. It measures 37.5"H x 14"W.
2) Brass and enameled m...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass Vase, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase, anonymous,
Sweden, 1950s.
Glass.
Dimensions:
H: 52.5 cm/ 21"
D: 8.5 cm/ 3 1/2"
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture / Bowl Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / bowl designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Hand-Hammered Iron Disc Sculpture with Center Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking hand-hammered iron disc sculpture with floating center handle. Constructed of various iron pieces that were handwrought and welded together to create a floating 18" diameter...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sculpture “Tennisspelare” 'tennis player' by Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Tennisspelare” (tennis player) by Vicke Lindstrand,
Sweden. 1950s.
Birch.
Measurements:
H: 84 cm/ 2' 9 1/2"
W: 31 cm/ 12 1/4"
D: 44 cm/ 17 1/4"
Base marked with inventory number 800S for Vicke and Marianne Lindstrand's Foundation.
Provenance:
Gift from Marianne and Vicke Lindstrand to glass artist Hanne Dreutler...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Monica Backström Sculpture Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture in shape of an glass egg with glass rods designed by Monica Backström. Produced in Sweden. Signed Monica Backström Ateljé.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modernist South American Rosewood Candlesticks Hourglass Studio Craft Woodwork
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful South American turned wood candlestick holders.
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Monica Backström Sculpture Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture in shape of an glass egg with glass rods designed by Monica Backström. Produced in Sweden. Signed Monica Backström Ateljé.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage wall sculpture created by a Philadelphia artist in 1950s. It features copper panel construction with a silver lacquer finish. Very goo...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazing African mask hand-carved in wood depicting a woman carrying latticed basket on her head. Displayed on custom stand (included).
Category
Botswanan Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture in Pine Wood by Unknown Designer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large twisted sculpture by unknown designer.
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
1957 Green Marble Sculpture Stanley Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large dark green marble dated 1957 by the Canadian artist Stanley Lewis. It is inscribed on the base Lewis 57. Depicts a face carved into the sides. The piece is quite large and he...
Category
Canadian Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Forged Iron Sculpture Titled ‘Faith, Hope + Love’, Anonymous, Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture titled ‘Tro, Hopp + Kärlek’, anonymous,
Sweden, 1950s.
Forged iron.
Title in English means 'Faith, Hope + Love'.
Dimensions:
W: 220 cm
H: 70 cm
D: 10 cm
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Monumental and Rare Frederick Weinberg Iron Horse Themed Wall Sculptures
Located in Buffalo, NY
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1960s Brutalist Spheric Globe Nail Spike Table Sculpture Nuclear Atomic Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful airy design, for such brutal components.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Maxime Fillon Ceramic Covered Pot in the Shape of a Stylized Dove
By Maxime Fillon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maxime Fillon (1920-2003) ceramic covered pot in the shape of a stylized dove, signed, circa 1950.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elio Schiavon Italian Wizard Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elio Schiavon wizard figure, dates to the mid-1950s in excellent condition! Born in 1925 in Arzergrande, Padua, Italy. Studied at the Nove School of Ceramic Art. Opened his own Studi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Camer Murano Glass Bookends
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1950s pair of hand blown red and clear sculptural Murano glass bookends with original label "Camer Glass New York Venice".
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s by Arnaldo Gio Pomodoro Il Sestante Italian Midcentury Bronze Sculptures
Located in Brescia, IT
"Crosses and Stars"
Arnaldo & Gio Pomodoro for Il Sestante
1950s
Bronze sculptures
Bibliography: "Domus, December 1958"
Measures: 46 x 46 cm / 37 x 37 cm/ 16 x 16 cm/ 10 x 1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Bowl / Sculpture Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Decorative bowl / sculpture by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Wood Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage French atomic wood sculpture is one the largest one seen. It is Mid-Century Modern. It would be great on a pedestal or large cabinet and or console. It is quite ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Interesting Plaster Sculpture, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful interesting sculpture is made of plaster. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1950s Ceramic Lamp with Maria Kipp Original Shade
By Maria Kipp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1950s ceramic sculptural lamp in the style of William Haines with original Maria Kipp shade.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture by Nils G. Stenqvist, Bronze, Unique, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Nils G. Stenqvist,
Sweden. 1950's.
Bronze.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 38 cm / 1' 2"
W: 48 cm / 1' 5"
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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