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Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade stoneware floor lamp in Brutalist style with abstract decoration made at the workshop "Sejer Keramik" in the 1960s. The lamp has been mounted with a handmade shade in white flax linen. Signed underneath "Sejer, Denmark".
Sejer Keramik was a pottery workshop located on the island of Funen, Denmark known for a small production of handmade rustic stoneware objects in the 1960s and 1970s. The wonderful unique stoneware lamps in brutalist style that is typical for Sejer is becoming increasingly popular on the design market.
Category
Danish Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Abstract Floating Tree Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage modernist abstract tree sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House c. 1960's. Features a dramatic focal point to any space adding texture and dimension. This stateme...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Studio Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique piece of ceramic art that also serves as a vessel. It features a textured ochre glaze and a 'U' shape with two openings that are connected at the bottom. Perfect for Ikebana...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Size Brutalist Solid Decorative Glass Block, France, 1950's
By Saint Gobain
Located in New York, NY
Unique solid glass block or sculpture. Trapezoidal shape. Good vintage condition. Some inner air bubbles. Attributed to Saint Gobain, France.
This item will ship from France and can...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of MCM Lucite Obelisks with Cut Outs
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool pair of MCM lucite obelisks with cut outs, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 21"H each. They are truly spectacular a...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Abstract Sculpture by Jules Agard
By Jules Agard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Abstract Sculpture by Jules Agard
Hand painted abstract sculpture by Jules Agard in Valaris terracotta from the 1950s.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bagshot, GB
A fantastic piece of abstract art in the form of a bronze sculpture.
With sharp casting in the form of a shell motif and figurine and with a great verdi gris patina.
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
American Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, Ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modernism
Abstract Cubist Sculpture
Hand-Carved Wood
Ca. 1950s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 24.75 inches
Width: 10.5 inches ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli Large Scale Diavolo Enamel Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Devil's face enamel sculpture designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Paolo De Poli in Italy, 1956.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Alessio Tasca “Fusina” Prism Cubes, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alessio Tasca Fusina Polished Lucite Cubes with carved away design. Signed bottom. One has a slight flaw in the corner as seen in photo. Lucite is very clear and overall good shape.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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 Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Abstract Floor Sculpture "Imperfect Circles"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual and large abstract amorphous bronze sculpture. This life size floor sculpture consists of seven(7) circular and oval bronze pieces mounted together in a modern totem of abstr...
Category
American Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Bronze
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decorated by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decoration by Los Castillo in great vintage condition and with fantastic patina. This is an exquisite a...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Mid Century Large Scale Carved Sculptural Wooden Shelf Art on Heavy Steel Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm dark wood colour tone. These would have been originally carv...
Category
Indian Minimalist Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Bottle Dryer, in the Style of Porte-Bouteilles by Marcel Duchamp
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original vintage bottle dryer or bottle holder in the style of the well-known "Readymade" with the name "Porte-Bouteille" by the French Artist Mar...
Category
French Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modernist Carved Sandstone Figural Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Sinuous modern carving of a Mesoamerican. Aztec? Mayan? Striated sandstone, circa mid-20th century.
Category
Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Mother and Child Bronze by José Mariano Pagés Sculpture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Exceptional bronze sculpture signed "Page´s '69". Sculpture has a very rich patina to the heavily articulated bronze surface and is seated on a marble base. Excellent modernist examp...
Category
Argentine Brutalist Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Karl Hagenauer Vintage Brass and Black Metal Bowls, Sculptures Set of Four
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Austrian set by Karl Hagenauer of four low bowls, dishes or sculptures definitely have a fish motif. They have black metal over brass surrounded by polished brass...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Hand-Painted Cubist Plate, Signed to Document
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular large hand-painted plate, showing an incredible portrait with cubist features of great strength and quality, undoubtedly the work of a great mid-century artist yet to be ...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Minimalist Midcentury Lucite Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist midcentury Lucite owl sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture measures: 4" W x 3" D x 6.5" H. #1063
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Tall Abstract Modernist Aluminium Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist TOTEM mask abstract aluminum sculpture standing 4 feet tall. Artist unknown.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...
Category
Papua New Guinean Tribal Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam, Delft The Netherlands 1958
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam The Netherlands Delft 1958
About Cor Dam
Cor Dam (Delft, April 26, 1935 – July 29, 2019) trained ...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Bernard Girette puzzle aluminum abstract sculpture, titel Le Pentac .
By Bernard Girette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Girette designer of this aluminum sculpture of 5 components that can be arrange in many different options creating a different sculpture any , time. Title " Le Pentac"
Category
French Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Amedeo Fiorese Yellow Sprayed Ceramic Flower Vase Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Artist Amedeo Fiorese yellow sprayed ceramic flower vase sculpture, Italy 1970s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-Century brutalist abstract Bronze Sculpture, style of Giacometti & Miro
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Large bronze sculpture of a sitting figure in expressionist / cubist style,
This sculpture with its greenish patina and rough textures emphasizes the strong abstract shapes of human...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Iron Floor Lamp in the Manner of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco iron floor lamp, in the manner of Edgar Brandt, French, circa 1930s. It has been rewired for US usage and is ready to use.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Two West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' vases with orange glaze; Guitar vase with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood Sculpture in manner of Takao Kimura, ca. 1960
By Takao Kimura
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern
In the manner of Takao Kimura
Carved Elmwood
Abstract Sculpture
Japan, ca. 1960s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 17.75 inches Width: 6.25 inches Depth: 6...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel abstract sculpture.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arturo Di Modica 'Love is Life' Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mixed medium sculpture by Italian artist, Arturo Di Modica. This piece titled 'Love is Life' showcases three materials; red marble, stainless steel and bronze, all on a thick polishe...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Continental Abstract Sculpture of Marble & Silver Plate, 3rd Quarter 20th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the sculpture is an abstract intertwined cube balancing on a corner mounted atop a marble stand.
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Vintage Abstract Bronze Intertwined Figurative Sculpture on White Marble Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful intertwined abstract figure bronze sculpture on a white marble base is very sensual and has an amazing and different presence from every angle. The bodies are intertwi...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Ernest, Tino Trova Early Bronze Falling Man Cube Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A cube sculpure by Trova. It is bronze with a worn nickel plated finish. All surfaces include representations of his iconic falling man within a circle.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Miguel Berrocal "La Mini Maria" Puzzle Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (Spanish, 1933-2006) "La Mini Maria" Nickel-Plated Metal Puzzle Sculpture, signed and struck with edition 4231 to underside, in original box marked "made in ver...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition, Retains original seat and back padded cushion fabric,...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
M. Joffroy, France, Rare Modernist Bronze Sculpture, Edf, Pimingui, Mid 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
M. Joffroy, France. Rare modernist bronze sculpture. EDF, Pimingui.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 16 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped and signed.
Category
French Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Philippe Jean Bronze Bird Sculpture Signed and Numbered 85/300 France circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast bronze bird sculpture by Philippe Jean, French artist, designer and sculptor.
Mounted on a black wood cube base.
Signed and numbered. PhJean 8...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed 'Love Knot' Glass Sculpture by Renato Anatrà
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed artist sculpture titled 'Love Knot'. Made by Italian artist Renato Anatrà from hand formed Murano glass. Born in 1943, he worked until 2000 making some iconic glass sculptures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Kroa Sculpture by Victor Vasarelly 1968
Located in Lisboa, PT
Victor Vasarely – Kroa Black, 1968 – Geometric Aluminum Sculpture
Created in 1968, Victor Vasarely’s Kroa Black is a rare and striking example of Op Art and geometric abstraction. T...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
Located in Monrovia, CA
Charles Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Company And Is Sealed.
1 Splint Designed by Charles And Ray Eames For The N...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paper
Solid Teak Sugar Cane Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia c. 1940
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This piece began its life as a traditional sugar cane crusher, a relic of agricultural history now reimagined as a distinctive side table. Rich with character, it proudly displays it...
Category
Indonesian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
Cristina Puell Bonze Owl Abstract Sculpture Statue Made in Madrid Spain
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful bronze abstract owl sculpture by Spanish artist Cristina Puell. Signed on the back and has the original tag on the solid marble base. Wonderful form and d...
Category
Spanish Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Sculpture by Italian Artist Flaviano Laghi
By Flaviano Laghi
Located in Troy, MI
This mid century wood sculpture by Italian artist Flaviano Laghi dates from approximately 1980 is mounted on a dark wood base and features a...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category
Tanzanian Brutalist Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Scandinavian Abstract Modernism Iron Sculpture by Erik Aalykke, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique sculpture handmade by Danish artist Erik Aalykke in his own studio in the 1960s. The piece is made from acid treated iron with a beautiful patina.
Erik Aalykke (1923-83) used...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1950s Vintage Cleo Hartwig Female Nude Form Mid-Century Chalkware Sculpture
By Cleo Hartwig
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely uncommon Cleo Hartwig slip-cast chalkware sculpture of the female body. Very distressed finish. Signed in mold, C.HARTWIG
Measures: W ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture in bronze, signed Ross 60'. Presumably a San Francisco based area artist, well executed and decorative table top art.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
John Hollister Risley, Large Sculpture "Lily Pads", 1965
By John Risley
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Important sculpture in black lacquered curved/welded round steel bar by the American artist John Hollister Risley (1919-2002), titled "Lily Pad" United States 1965.
Unique piece.
Me...
Category
American Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
By Enzo Mari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid 20th Century Signed French Ceramic by Adrée and Michel Hirlet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid 20th century signed French ceramic by Adrée and Michel Hirlet.
The artistic journey of Andrée and Michel Hirlet was born of an unwavering complicity and shared vocation for cera...
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French Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Abstract concrete Sculpture by Roger Desserprit, France 1969
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Unique large abstract sculpture by Roger Desserprit (1923-1985), France 1969. The sculpture is made out of reinforced solid concrete, the surface is finished in a sand coloured and o...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
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 Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Abstract Stone Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a touch of artistic elegance to your space with this Vintage Boho Abstract Stone Sculpture, a captivating piece that embodies the free-spirited charm of bohemian design. Ca...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Roman Column Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Roman column green marble bookends, circa 1970s. The marble is beautifully veined and in great condition and the bookends together crea...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Curtis Jere Mid Century Pom Urchin Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Pom Urchin sculpture
Sculpture measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 35 high
This sculpture is in great vintage condition.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
