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ABSTRACT Metal Sculpture on WALNUT BASE
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Mid-Century Abstract Metal Sculpture on Wood Base – Artist Unknown
A compelling expression of form and texture, this intricately crafted tab...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wall mounted One-Off Ceramic Sculpture by Carlo Zauli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, IT
Wall mounted One-off ceramic sculpture by Carlo Zauli.
The central relief is surrounded by gold-leaf surface.
Category
Italian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano gold leaf inlaid Glass Sculpture, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano Gold Leaf Inlaid Glass Sculpture from the 1960s is an extraordinary work of art that epitomizes the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative spir...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Russell Secrest Modernist Abstract Kinetic Sculpture in Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract modernist sculpture, created by Russell Secrest. Drawing on his background in jewelry, the metal artist creates a dynamic form, in elegant hammered silver. The sculpture rot...
Category
North American Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Abstract Resin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An interesting abstract sculpture of a man in the manner of
Gaetano Pesce. It sits on a marble base (separate).
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Unusual Linear "TOTEM" Form Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Unusual linear "TOTEM" form sculpture.
Category
Italian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
John Steck Desert Rose Metal and Stone Vintage Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1960s metal and stone table top sculpture. “Desert Rose” by John Steck is a timeless floral arrangement of bristly pom-pom blooms emanating from a stone base. The botanical a...
Category
American Brutalist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Abstract Sculpture Moss Green Marble on Bronze Plinth by Alice Ward
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved sculpture in moss green marble / granite on a polished round bronze plinth by the late Alice Ward. Her sculpture echoes a voyage of discovery in not just the visible natu...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble, Bronze
Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Chissotti Filippo, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Flippo Chissotti, also known as Chiss, studied at the Albertina Academy where he had sculptor Marino Marini as his teacher. In the first years of the post-war period he held his firs...
Category
Italian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Ribbon" Abstract White Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic sculpture composed by a revolving continuum stripe.
Category
Italian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jason Seley Sculpture American 1967
By Jason Seley
Located in Hudson, NY
Jason Seley sculpture dated 1967 and titled 36 Key, Keyboard. From a private Chicago Collection.
Seley was the Dean of Architecture at Cornell University and he taught at Hofstra University and The New York University...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bertil Herlow Svensson Sculpture ‘Sektorn Mekanik’
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture ‘Sektorn Mekanik’ designed by Bertil Herlow Svensson. Produced by Bertil Herlow Svensson in Sweden. Edition of 50 pcs.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Group Organic Studio Ceramic Round Vases, Dutch 1960's
Located in London, GB
A group of seven organic ball shaped Studio Pottery vases in natural colours, were produced in the 1960s. The individual appearance is unique in their shape, glaze and texture resemb...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Worthington, Manufacture Matrix, France, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb French manufacture matrix for the Worthington company, from the 1960s. Very interesting work that doubles as a sculptural piece.
Good condition. Signed.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 43 x...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Maurizio Tempestini Brass & Travertine "Geometric" Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Futurist Maurizio Tempestini angular brass table lamp with travertine base. Tall kite form structure in a patina'ed brass on a travertine base. Diagonal. Architectural. Rarity. 24H t...
Category
Italian Futurist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Set of Three Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Vases, Grey and Black, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
The great skills of Murano based artisans show in many different ways. Some are able blowers, others can freehanded create sculptures and elaborate bowls, and finally some master the...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Post cubist sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Post cubist sculpture in welded stainless steel, France circa 1960’s.
Category
French Brutalist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Concretist Sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from black lacquered metal. Interesting angles, different perspectives from different angles.
Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Swe...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large "Ring" Abstract Wood and Brass Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large wood "ring" sculpture with brass feet.
Category
Italian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abstract Bumper Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
A large abstract sculpture made from car bumpers.
Category
Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract oak sculpture signed LM France 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful shaped abstract modern scultpture made in France, 1960s. This sculpture is made from solid oak wood showing its beautiful grain and texture. Shaped like a figure, it has im...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer.
After graduating from the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki in 1943, she began her career as a designer at TAITO as an assista...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Midcentury Abstract Geometric Silvergrey Aluminum Centerpiece, Sign. NP2
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian midcentury abstract-geometric silvergrey alumnium bowl designed like a wrinkeled paper, signed NP2 at the bottom Nerone and Patuzzi (sculptor/architect Nerone Ceccarelli & Gi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
French Terracotta Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
An outstanding French Terracotta sculpture adorned with an elegant fascia, completely hand made, circa 1960s.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Gunnar Kanevad Sculpture / Letter Knife Made Especially for Nyman & Schultz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / letter knife designed by Gunnar Kanevad. Made especially for Nyman & Schultz travel agency.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Pine
Italian modern Abstract Sculpture in dark grey terracotta Edmondo Cirillo, 1968
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Abstract Sculpture in dark grey terracotta by Edmondo Cirillo, 1968
Terracotta sculpture painted dark grey. The shape of the sculpture is organic and rounded. An eye i...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bertil Herlow Svensson Sculpture Construction in Aluminium
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture Construction designed by Bertil Herlow Svensson. Produced by Bertil Herlow Svensson in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark. Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark
Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 7.5 cm x D 3.5 cm x H 14.5 cm.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bill Culbert 'New Zealand' Light Sculpture, 'Cubic Projections', 1968
Located in London, GB
Bill Culbert (New Zealand, 1935-2019),
'Cubic Projections', 1968.
Exhibited by the Lisson Gallery, a plastic ball with pinholes all-over, radiating lights, this example from the original edition sold at the time of the exhibition.
Measure: 60cm diameter
Literature: David Mellor...
Category
New Zealand Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Large Ceramic Sculpture 1968 Antonio Lucietti
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Very large and originale ceramic sculpture of impressive finesse in its execution.
This artist only created one piece per year.
Interior and exterior enamel.
Unique piece made in 1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer.
After graduating from the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki in 1943, she began her career as a designer at TAITO as an assista...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Modernist Handcrafted Copper Wire and Lucite "Lite-Up" Base Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist handcrafted copper wire and Lucite "lite-up" base tree sculpture, unsigned, very well executed, twisted copper wire with mesh leaves, black acrylic base, on off light source.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
"Di Eder Sequence". Gert Marcus (1914-2008)
By Gert Marcus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Earthenware Sphere Table Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-built earthenware sphere sculpture. Beautiful, rounded ceramic form adorns a band of perforations, evoking textures from the natural world. Glaze layering has variegated densiti...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aharon Bezalel Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze sculpture by Aharon Bezalel, 1967, Israel.
Aharon was born in Afghanistan and lived in Jerusalem where he created his works of art...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joahim Berthold, Modernist Bronze Sculpture of a Lounging Couple, ca. 1960
By Joahim Berthold
Located in New York, NY
About object
Signed and numbered in back.
Signed: J. Beithold.
Limited Edition: 4/9
Joachim Berthold (German, 1917 – 1990)
Joachim Berthold, born 1917 in Eisenach, lived and w...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large sculpture Chimera by Marcello Avenali
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Work by the artist Marcello Avenali (1912-1981).
Steel and glass sculpture, created in 1969. In 1970, it was reproduced for an installation for Banco Santo Spirito (Vatican Bank) at ...
Category
Italian Futurist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Di Eder Sequence. Gert Marcus (1914-2008)
By Gert Marcus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer.
Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central St...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Marble Bowl "Paros L" by Enzo Mari, 1964
By Enzo Mari
Located in Brussels, BE
Marble bowl "Paros L" by Enzo Mari, 1964.
Category
Italian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Di Eder Sequence. Gert Marcus (1914-2008)
By Gert Marcus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Modern/Art Deco Silver Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Unique designed pair of Andirons. Made in the style of ( Donald Deskey. Lost wax Bronze castings, polished and then Antique Silver Patina finis...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Collector Door handle / sculpture Omega
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very rare and collector
Door handle / sculpture for the Omega watch brand shops.
Lava stone and brass
Signed and dated lower right
1960
20 x 20 x 7 cms
Perfect original condition...
Category
Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lava
Wrought and Welded Iron Sculpture by Frans De Boer Lichtveld
Located in Montreal, QC
Frans de Boer Lichtveld studied sculpture at the Institute of Applied Arts Education (now Rietveld Academy) and at the Quellinus Kunstnijverheidsschool, both i...
Category
Dutch Brutalist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Unique Mid Century Sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Unique Mid-Century Modern wall sculptural candle holder. It’s from the late 1960’s, and is a true brutalist work of art. It’s torch cut metal. The metal has beautiful torch cut textu...
Category
European Brutalist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread
Gabriel Gouttard Abstract amorphous sculpture, France 1960s
By Gabriel Gouttard
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract amorphous sculpture by Gabriel Gouttard (Lyon 1927-2015), France 1970s. Outstanding organic free form - amorphous shaped sculpture. The sculpture has a strong polyester stru...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Nickel-Plated Armilary Sphere
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nickel-plated armilary sphere, circa 1960.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Boho 1969 Signed Torch Cut Brass Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the captivating allure of this Vintage Boho 1969 Signed Torch Cut Brass Sculpture—a true testament to American artistry and innovation. Crafted with precision and passion,...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Industrial Faux Letterpress "AlphaSculpt" Sculpture by Sheldon Rose
Located in East Hampton, NY
Silver painted faux printing block resin lamp with wood base...
"AlphaSculpt" bySheldon Rose New York, 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Abstract Sculpture by Jacques Pouchain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic abstract sculpture by Jacques Pouchain looks like bronze
Unique piece.
Category
French Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
C. 1965 Harry Bertoia Sectional Wire Bundled Sculpture in Steel and Steel Melt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important Welded Steel Wire Brush Sculpture (bundled wire), executed by Harry Bertoia ca. 1965. Bertoia personally developed this method of ...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Conical Metal Sculpture from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and finely rendered unique metal sculpture having a conical wire-wrapped form with organic painted shapes encased in the interior.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Claude Viseux, Abstract Sculpture, 20th Century, Steel
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet.
'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part.
En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ».
En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9.
« L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992.
Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...
Category
French Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Belgian Midcentury Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century geometric model from Belgium showcases ebonized wood spheres linked by copper-toned metal rods, arranged in an eye-catching modular pattern. Mounted on a sleek black...
Category
Belgian Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Nino Franchina Abstract wrought iron sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Nino Franchini
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Organic wrought iron sculpture by Nino Franchina (1912 – 1987), Italy 1960s. Magnificent work created out of forged iron, three elegant aerodynamic branches sprouts out of one sharp ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jacques Schnier 1964 Abstract Bronze
By Jacques Schnier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful abstract bronze sculpture by the noted artist Jacques Schnier. It is 3/6 and signed and dated 1964. Mounted on a round wood base. Great patina. In good condition with som...
Category
American Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Mid-Century Bronze, T. Mori 1962 Butterfly.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Brutalist Mid-Century bronze, T. Mori Butterfly 1962. Spectacular, great color and patination. Feel free to call for more product information.
Category
American Brutalist Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Claude Viseux, Abstract Sculpture, Late 20th Century, Steel
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet.
'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part.
En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ».
En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9.
« L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992.
Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...
Category
French Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blown Glass Flowers from Italy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of expressive Mid-Century Modern glass flowers hand blown in an organic trumpet flower shape with scrolling stems. Made in Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass