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Modern Abstract Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Sculpture by John Atkin
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
Abstract sculpture by John Atkin. Signed by the artist 1963.
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1960s European Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Kawa Vase 20, White Organic Porcelain Vase, sculptural ceramic abstract design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 20 Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Vases...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini paperweight / abstract sculpture with a traditional swirl ribbon design. This is signed and is shown with circle marker in last picture, very faded, but is (Venini I...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Abstract Modern Wood Sculpture, Still Stand No7 by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” Sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Hardwood

Dan Murphy 1985 Abstract Ribbon Sculpture on a Lucite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Dan Murphy 1985 Abstract Ribbon Sculpture on a Lucite Base Offered for sale is and unusually intricate abstract Ribbon sculpture by Dan Murphy. The sculpture is signed and dated 19...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Contemporary Marble Sculpture, Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary marble sculpture - Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. Providing any room of a contemporary or minimalist inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Alexander Ney, Abstract Perforated Terracotta Sculpture, 2012
Located in New York, NY
Abstract sculptural composition. Perforated and painted terracotta. Signature & 2012 Copyright on the bottom Dimensions: H 15.25”, W 9”, D 8” Alexander Ney (Russian/American, born...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Decorative Blue Painted Italian Small Mahogany Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative blue painted Italian small mahogany pedestals. Pair of decorative blue painted mahogany columns bases on plinths in a mottled faux lapis color, Italy, circa 1930. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Mahogany

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Murano Glass

Luciano Gaspari for Salviati , Murano glass abstract sculpture .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract Murano glass sculpture by the very well known Murano Master Luciano Gaspari .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver jewelry suite with bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a choker style necklace showcasing six large ge...
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Richard Hirsch Glazed Ceramic Crucible Sculpture with Cast Bronze Pestle, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic Crucible sculpture was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, fired with bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Robyn Horn Modernist Iron & Metal Sculpture
By Robyn Horn
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptional modern iron & steel sculpture by Robyn Horn, c1980s. Horn (1951-) was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, and went to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. This is considered to ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Iron

Bronze Hana Vase Lost Wax Casting in Large Size by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Bronze Hana vase and sculpture lost wax casting in large size by Elan Atelier Bronze vase produced using the superi...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Blue Important Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by F Michel Garden Decorative Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Francine Michel Large and elegant blue ceramic sculpture by Belgian artist Realised in France in La Borne, circa 2010 Ceramic sculpture for indoors and outdoors Sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

69"x32" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #761
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 69" X 32". Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery
By Bill Stewart
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking ceramic table lamp is comprised of hand-sculpted rhino figurine with a bird sitting on its neck; the rhino is mounted on long conical totem pole, formed in coil technique. ...
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta

Louis Von Koelnau Abstract Resin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Multicolor resin sculpture by Louis Von Koelnau. Signed and dated, 1980 Louis Von Koelnau studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and the Royal Academy of Art in Stoc...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

Modern Carved Marble Abstract Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful geometric form carved marble abstract form sculpture. A gray and white marble, with a faint green hue is beautifully sculpted with a feel of movement in its geometric abstr...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pieter Obels Large Sculpture in Rusted Corten Steel, The Netherlands. Beautiful and large sculpture in corten steel made by famous artist Pieter Obels. It is quintessentially Obels ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Set of Three Coffee Table in Bronze River 1/2/3 Model by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of three coffee table in bronze lost-wax casting. Designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Biography Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Fragile Structure#18 Norihiko Terayama Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Green and blue are available. Red is sold. This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created the...
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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sterling silver jewelry suite with bold geometrical design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a chain-linked necklace showcasing four holl...
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

GUFRAM Another Green Cactus Sculptural Coatrack by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cactus is the icon of Italian design that has revolutionized the domestic landscape. Made of flexible polyurethane this hall tree with four cantilever arms is as tall as a person and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Other

Ceramic Sculptural Ring by Andrea Salvatori Contemporary 21st Century Art Jewel
Located in London, GB
"Bubble ring " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical details of Michelange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Modernist Architectural Wood Ornament Sculpture Abstract Tuning Fork
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning tropical wood abstract sculpture is architecturally impressive with its stylized tuning fork design. The elongated wooden ornament sits atop a square wood base, featuri...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Alfio Mongelli -"Scomposizione matematica"- ABC, 1980
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Alfio Mongelli (Rome 1939) Scomposizione Matematica - ABC 75,3 x 65,5 x 10 cm steel and wood 1980 Steel sculpture on wood; label indicating the title and the author at the bottom r...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Hugh Cunningham "Rapture" 1/12 Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hugh Cunningham bronze sculpture. "Rapture" 1/12 dating to 1984. Bronze interlocking swirling shape attached to black marble. Signed and dated on marble with paper label to underside...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Murano Multicolor Cylinder Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor cylinder Murano art glass vase hand blown with small bubbles / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 16.5 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Blue Bugnato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian clear Murano art glass vase hand blown with blue bugnato ashlars / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 20 inches, w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Black Murano Vase with Gold Stripes by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black Murano art glass vase hand blown with stripes infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic totem designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy. Stamped A.MENDINI Superego edition made in Italy, signed inside the base. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Creative phantasy sculpture signed by the artist
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Steel Sculpture By Lee Sauder
Located in New York, NY
"Winged Thing #4" Sculpture, created of Mild Steel By Lee Sauder of Lexington, VA. Stamped on bottom. Good overall condition. Large impressive piece from an estate in Charlottesvill...
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Lime Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

Vintage Zig Metal Clock by Seccose “Clocky Clock”
Located in San Diego, CA
Graphic and high design piece by Seccose. The metal frame is bent to create an effect on profile. The piece is powered coated in a unique orange red color, finished with a plexiglass...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

Abstract Aluminum Sculpture by James Myford
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Myford's interest in aluminium began in 1970 when he attended a workshop sponsored by Alcoa at the art centre in Pittsburgh. "I fell in love with aluminium as a material." ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Resin

Bottle Holder After Marcel Duchamp Readymade
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bottle holder as the ones used by Marcel Duchamp for his readymade, Not signed. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Preserving a beautiful ...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Fausto Salvi Italian 1996 Spikes Green Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Glazed ceramic Perfect condiction.
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1990s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ciotola in rame smaltato produzione Studio Cellini
Located in Lugo, IT
Ciotola in rame smaltato. Produzione Studio Cellini Pesaro. Difetti come da foto Grazie
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Copper, Enamel

Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on oak frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Oak frame 30 x W17.5 cm Ceramic Masks H14 x W16 cm From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROSTOS' in Melides, P...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Oak

William de Lillo Gilded Metal Sculpture 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
William de Lillo . Jeweler and sculptor . Unique Gilded Metal Modernistic sculpture .On a Lucite base . Signed .
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1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

American Modern Mixed Stone Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary Abstract vertical sculpture with a stark juxtaposition of polished and raw white marble and black stone (SIGNED: HOROWITZ)
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Modern Marble Cube Side Table Pedestal Sculpture Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Marble Cube, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Marble Cube in Calacatta Bianco marble, a decorative piece that draws the eye with it's beautiful colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf

Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Pablo Picasso Head Lulù Murano Glass by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Lulù, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the famous master glassmaker Badioli. Single work of rare beauty, full of shades of color, ha...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Emerald Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
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2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Shlomi Haziza Colorful Lucite Prismatic Modern Table Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shlomi Haziza Colorful Lucite Prismatic Modern Sculpture. Beautiful colors! Square Cube with a drilled out hole sits upon a Clear Lucite Base. Looks good from every angle! Signat...
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

Rico, Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mico’s Cousin Rico is a contemporary hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands through unpacking, assembling and balancing weights. The han...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "GOLDEN RATIO" sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris is a couture masterpiece, exquisitely crafted from a black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core by the finest artisans. Its grac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Oak, Fiberglass

Brutalist Sculpture Jerry Sarapochiello 2007
By Jerry Sarapochiello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork. One-of-a-kind. Acquired from his estate. Jerry was a member of the art and design team for George Nelson + Associates Howard Miller. He did promotional product...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

Modernist Dan Bedik Sculpture "Musical Embrace" in Green Marble with Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and sophisticated modernist sculpture was realized by the esteemed artist Dan Bedik in the United States circa 1990. Entitled "Musical Embrace",...
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Aluminum Bonsai "Prickly Copper", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Prickly Copper Bonsai is inspired by trees moved by a strong wind. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Scu...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Pair of Foresta Green Leaf Sculpture in Murano Art Glass Style
Located in Istanbul, TR
Indulge in the beauty of our handcrafted pair of green glass sculptures, each meticulously formed using the 'sommerso' Muranese glassmaking technique. With their massive, freeform de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Torso abstract sculpture , one of a kind
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind sculpture features a female torso, hand crafted from a mixed media to include pigmented scagliola, gypsum, and resin. The multicoloured sculpture showcases mossy hu...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Resin

Modern Steel Sculpture "Lunar Eclipse" by Charlie Eckhardt
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing a captivating sculpture “Lunar Eclipse” by renowned Oklahoma artist Charlie Eckhardt, a true masterpiece that captures the essence of imag...
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Unique Escalier Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Escalier side table by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece signed and numbered Dimensions: W 70 x H 51 cm Materials: carrara marble Other sizes and materials available. ESCALIER 1 2...
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2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Chandigarh IV - Natural Concrete - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh IV - Dark Grey - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier, who imagined and created it from nothing in India. The sculptures are made of exposed concrete...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Cement

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