1970s Abstract Sculptures

Designed in 1970; cast edition of 6. Signed Miro 2/6 on the base. Fundició Parellada, Barcelona. LITERATURE: F. Basile, Joan Miró, Bologna, 1997, p. 232 (another proof illustrated i...

This is a mid century vintage abstract stone sculpture. This hand carved smoothly polished amber stone stands on a Lucite plinth. This stone sculpture has beautiful tones of amber, d...

Horizontal sculpture in grey ceramic Mounted on White marble base Signed by the artist Spain circa 1970

Sculpted travertine abstract single by Fratelli Mannelli of Italy, circa the 1970’s. In excellent condition.

Incredible RENO BERNUCCI group of sculptures in plaster, wood polychrome with 9 pieces.

Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s. Arranged in ascending and descending order, the coils are soldered in place to creat...

Metal rings were used to create the unusual stepped sculpture, shown here, from Italy c. 1970s. Arranged in ascending and descending order, the coils are soldered in place to creat...

A 1973 abstract bronze sculpture of a man by American artist George De Groat (1917-1995). Signed and dated "G. De Groat 6/18/73” to the base,...

Beautiful vintage modern, abstract freeform round statue. This has been newly lacquered in a vibrant blue, black base. Dimensions: 23 H x 19 W x 8 D.

Arnaldo Pomodoro (born in 1926). Small plaque in bronze, with two-sided geometric image. For the 25th anniversary of Tecno Milan, dated 1979. Incised signature A. Pomodoro and stam...

This unique and beautifully formed Modernist Car Sculpture in Brass on Marble Base is by the artist Aharon Bezalel, originating from Israel created in 1977. The sculpture is composed of multiple interlocking components, each serving as an individual point of intrigue while supporting one another as a finished sculpture. The body of the abstracted automobile appears skeletal and organic, curving dynamically, each component beautifully proportioned to house figures seated at various points both within interior and exterior spaces along the sculpture. Six figures total, the largest sitting up front with one leg extending, nearly scraping along the marble base as though to slow down this surreal vehicle, the other pulled closer to the body. Two additional figures sit behind, knees pulled close to chest, with three even smaller figures huddled together, concealed from the elements by the top sculptural component. The figures inside are visible from a variety of angles through cleverly planned openings that serve as the vehicle's windows. Signed on the rear of the sculpture, AB 77, edition 12/25 and resting on a rectangular white marble base. This brilliant piece will style beautifully in a wide array of interiors and settings, and is sure to draw the eye of sophisticated collectors appreciating the best of the 20th Century...

A rare TANE Orfebres Sterling Silver with vermeil sculpture by Victor Vasarely named Cuadratura. Series 6 / 20 and signed on one of its sides. Manufactured in 1978. Weight: 2390 g. ...

Tall brutalist metal sculpture Designed for a private collector in 1974 Unsigned

This is a mid century vintage hand carved onyx sculpture. This abstract sculpture has been hand carved and presented on a multi layer Lucite base. This onyx stone has dark and light ...

A vintage miniature fluted column in teak, on an ebonised plinth. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 35 Width: 17.5 Depth: 12

Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone. This unique piece shows tha...

Dive deep into a realm of artistic enigma with this remarkable abstract black glazed pottery sculpture, signed "Verna 1974." While the artist remains shrouded in mystery, the sheer g...

Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone. This unique abstract wall s...

Unusual piece of art showing a puzzle head Hand made carved wood Circa 1970's

Evoke a sense of refined elegance and artistic sophistication with this large Murano art glass sculpture, meticulously crafted by the esteemed artist Livio Seguso. Signed and dated 1...

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...

Brutalist modern metal tabletop sculpture with a set of rough metal spikes set in a composite base. The base is signed 'Matias' on the back. I...

Shelomo SELINGER (1928-) : Anthropomorphic sculpture Straight carved pink granit sculpture, uniq piece standing on a massive light brown coloured wood base representing a strange an...

Large and striking brass tree sculpture attributed to Curtis Jere. This floor piece has metal leaves attached to a painted natural wood tree trunk. It sits in a gold tone container, ...

This authentic twisted intertwined polished aluminum intertwined ring sculpture is vintage from the 70's. It is NOT a reissue nor is it cont...

Organic Modern wooden abstract sculpture from a Bay Area estate, artist unknown, a chunky form with large dowels along the sides to create form, texture and the structural architectu...

Exceptional and rare stoneware sculpture by Carlo Zauli, produced in Faenza around 1970, perfect condition. Very decorative and published work and masterpiece of the period and genre...

Abstract Geometric sculpture by Edison Parra (1945-), Venezuela 1970s. Parra had his academical training between 1960 and 1966, first at the Neptalí Rincón Art School in Maracaibo and later at the Cristóbal Rojas Art...

Mid Century 9 Foot Tall Abstract Modern Sculpture This sculpture measures: 22 wide x 20 deep x 108 (approx. 9 feet) high We take our photos in a controlled...

Curtis Jere Pom Pom Firework Sculpture in Brass and Marble signed and dated.

Abstract wooden sculpture by Frans Nielen (1933-2010), The Netherlands 1974. Nielen started his career as a painter and later went into the direction op sculptor. This sculpture is a...

Incredible NICOLAS VLAVIANOS brazilian steel 1970 abstract sculpture with wood base.

Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.

What we know for certain is this vintage piece was created in the 1970s in Europe. We have been told it is Italian by some glass expert and Scandinavian or Swedish by others. What I ...

Huge Crushed ice resin table Egg realised by Pierre Giraudon France

This monumental-sized sculpture by Frans Hermes, is a true modern work of art, from the1970s. It is made from solid pine wood with great patina, giving it a unique and weathered appe...

Ceramic sculpture by Amedeo Fiorese. Extruded earth-ware piece with endless points of view.

Very important and large ANGELO SEGUSO 1972 Murano glass sculpture representing "Couple" signed and dated on the base.

Hand made Vintage Ceramic Signed Monkey Sculpture Rendering Abstract Art Décor Brown, White Dimensions. 6 W ; 4 1/2 D ; 4 1/2 H

Murano, Italy, art glass sculpture in purple and white glass on a clear glass base. Approximately from the 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 27.0 cm x W 11.0 cm.

Rare big wabi sabi style sculpture made in Sweden in the 1970’s. The sculpture is hand crafted by talented Swedish artist in solid wood which has been partially stained and mounted ...

Interesting large group of abstract wooden sculptures, France 1970s. The sculptures are carved by hand with great conviction and expression, carved out of fine Solid Ash wood with a ...

1970s White marble abstract sculpture on granite base.

This sculpture grouping titled "Caryatids" was created in 1977 by listed American artist Gerald DiGiusto. The inspiration for Gerald DiGiusto to create these incredible pieces was f...

Interesting large group of abstract wooden sculptures, France 1970s. The sculptures are carved by hand with great conviction and expression, carved out of fine Solid Ash wood with a ...

An extraordinary piece that captures the essence of Italian artistry from the 1970s: a stunning travertine and steel floor sculpture, reminiscent of the avant-garde works of Nerone C...

Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 ) Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base. Italian ceramist, sculptor and...

Interesting large group of abstract wooden sculptures, France 1970s. The sculptures are carved by hand with great conviction and expression, carved out of fine Solid Ash wood with a ...

Plexiglass sculpture composed by four modular shapes by Alessio Tasca for Fusina

Set of two Fratelli Mannelli brutalist fish sculptures made of travertine, vintage 1970s. The figurines of the Italian modern design were sign...

Hivo Van Teal Lucite Abstract Sculpture, Signed 1970's. Hivo Van Teal is an award winning artist and designer. Sculpture is signed Van Teal. Has a smal...

A paperweight in polished metal after Robert Indiana. Likely purchased at MoMA. This piece would add great modernist character to any desk or office environment.

Unique decorative wood panel. France 1970's. Signed by "Jidé" in the bottom right corner on one of the sides. The natural oak side is "à la gouge" carved and represents cabinetmaker ...

Flygsfors, Sweden, large modernist art glass sculpture. Clear and matte purple glass. Approx. 1970s. Signed Flygsfors and unclear artist signature. In excellent condition. Dimensions...

Modernist White Marble Sculpture, hand made by Michel Elia, French, circa 1970s. It measures an impressive 18.75" height. Elia's sculpture has been compared to Jean Arp. Elia's work ...

Lovely vintage colorful rainbow glass art sculpture mounted on lucite. Marked Murano. No chips or breaks. Dimensions 8 H x 6.5 W x 3 D.

A rare form and color sculpture by Vasa Mihich. This features beautiful colors of pink, yellow and orange. Signed, numbered and dated by the artist.

Large freestanding polish aluminum abstract sculpture by American listed Sculptor Bill Keating. As a Chicago native you can see some of his commissioned work in many public places t...