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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Anodized Aluminium Sculptural Room Divider / Sculpture
Located in toronto, CA
Modular sculptural divider, use one or link them together to create a beautiful installation. The sculpture itself has slight movement to create bea...
Category

2010s North American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic carved sculptural clock by the famed Mexican surrealistic artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1937) circa 1960s. The whimsical...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Grand Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely shaped sculpture. Hand-carved alabaster sculpture. On display in our NY Showroom
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Set of 2 Osaka Bowls Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 osaka bowls big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 25 / W 25 / H 22 cm Materials: Fiber Concrete Osaka is inspired by ceramic...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Mini Glass Water Bag - Hyperreal glass sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal mini water bag glass sculpture - solid and hollow glass by Dylan Martinez. Martinez's hyperreal sculptures are hot sculpted glass hand-molded entirely by the artist. The...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bronx, NY
Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson A truly unique and original console table crafted from solid wood and be...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Iron

Brazilian Modern Bronze Sculpture by Penithencia, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted by Brazilian plastics artist Penithencia, this unique brutalist abstract bronze sculpture sits a top a bronze painted wood base. Signed and numbered 2/9 on bronze and maint...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Brutalist Modernist Geometric Sculpture in Caste Stainless Signed Paul Mount
Located in New York, NY
The "Duet" Modernist Geometric Sculpture by Paul Mount (1922-2009) is made in Polished and textured stainless steel. Originating from England Circa 1970, this sculpture features two ...
Category

1970s English Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Stainless Steel

Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a highly abstract scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American collector in Palm Desert, CA. The dense rock in dark grey is likely granite and takes a natural sculptural form of a bird, which explains the note on the back from the previous collector "A Constantin Brancusi Bird". The rock is presented in the tradition of a Chinese scholar rock on a fitted carved wood stand, very sculptural and visually interesting from different angles. While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into their local stone sources that reflect the same spirit and philosophy of using the viewing stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Allan McCollum "Visible Marker" United States, 1997
By Allan McCollum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Allan McCollum Concrete "Visible Marker" United States, 1997. Signed, Numbered & Dated to the bottom.
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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Centerpiece Bonsai "Hanami", Handmade in Italy, 2022 Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Esca
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

"Personnage a la plume" Modern Art Sculpture by Joan Miró
Located in Chicago, US
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...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Tower" sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris epitomizes refined elegance and modern artistry, masterfully crafted in a bronze patina brass veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core. Its sle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dietrich Mohr sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Impressive sculpture by Dietrich-mohr in corten stainless. Signed under the base
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1960s German Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Deconstructed Half Tower by Patrick Coard Paris is a luxurious abstract sculpture that masterfully combines modern design with the artisanal richness of a polished stainless stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Lucite and Brass Metal Embedded Watch Part Cube Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in North Miami, FL
This period vintage 1970's faceted lucite cube floating embedded sculpture is full of clock and watch parts. From every angle it is different and lots of metal parts just float. it i...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Multi-Color Polish Modern Art Crystal Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular piece of glass art. Sculpture by A. Jablanski. The multi-color (blue, amber, green) piece is amazing from all sides. This piece came from a multi million dollar Rancho ...
Category

1990s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Large Cubist Unique Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Large cubist unique sculpture in golden stoneware with silk matt glaze. "Blow us a kiss". Meas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pierre du Fayet Abstract Modernist Sculpture, 1969
By Pierre DuFayet
Located in Astoria, NY
Pierre du Fayet (French, XX-XXI) Abstract Modernist Sculpture, 1969, metal and black resin, signed and dated near base. 23.25" H x 6" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: Skinner, Marlborough, MA...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Signed Feliciano Bejar Green Cut Glass Sculpture, circa 1990
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cut glass and brushed aluminum table sculpture by Feliciano Béjar (1920-2007), Mexico, 1990's. His art sculptures dating from the 1960's through 1990's uses glass ground with either...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Glass Cube Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Untitled art glass cube sculpture by Jiri Jelinek. Composed of multiple compressed glass slabs with various applied techniques to create distinct ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Original Caralarga Wall Wreath in Natural and Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Space Jewelry is meant to decorate and beautify your home the way that an earring or a necklace beautifies your body. Inspired by fringed and braided jewelry made in the same studio,...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Nylon

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Large
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...
Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Abstract Post Modern Lucite Floor Table Sculpture Signed Phelps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A striking large-scale abstract floor sculpture signed by Phelps, crafted from clear Lucite with fluid, organic wave-like forms rising from a circular base. Its smooth, transparent d...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Copalera No. 4 Incense Burner by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Copalera No. 4 incense burner by Acoocooro. Dimensions: ø 31 x H 18 cm. Materials: Crema maya (Yucatán peninsula marble) incense burner and lid. Veining and mineral composition ma...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Lull No124 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No124 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Bonsai "Cherry Blossom in Japan", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. The Cherry Blossom bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨 Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Portuguese Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Abstract sculpture, in wood. This decorative walnut wood sculpture stands out for its organic shapes and the rich texture of the natural surface. Composed of a fragment of a root, th...
Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L58 / W12,5 / H58 CM Materials: Sustainable Paper...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Modern Abstract Sculpture XL in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris is the epitome of luxurious artistry, a breathtaking sculpture that commands attention with its regal presence and exquisite craftsmanship. Forg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Etched Marble Lover's Embrace by Bernard Simon
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fine example of the rough and polished sculpting work of Bernard Simon, featuring two figures joined in an embrace, mounted on a square wood block and able to rotate on metal pin. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The " Cortina " screen by Sebastiano Bottos is a geometric piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed pine wood elements, the result of an innovating working process th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract white sculpture , one of a kind
Located in London, GB
A beautiful one of a kind sculpture of an abstract figure in white, it is handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with fibreglass matting. The creative process takes multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Plaster, Fiberglass

Circular/Organic Shape Coffee Table Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 7 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Cut from ⅜” solid steel, these abstract shapes work together to create a contemporary design that is both unique and luxurious. Finished with a n...
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 18 cm. Materials: Glazed terracotta. All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then co...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

1989 Ego Art Glass Sculpture Light Blue Murano Glass by Artist Ursula Huber
Located in London, GB
" Ego " An Art light blue glass sculpture in the shape of a Head seen in profile One of a kind by artist Ursula Huber executed in Berengo's furnace in Mur...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Medium
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...
Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Coffee Duck Plate Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 coffee duck plate miniby 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L30 / W30 / H9,5 cm Materials: Ceramic ...
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2010s Danish Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Circular Nesting Coffee Table Set Blackened Steel Organic Modern Contemporary
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - NESTING SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 52'' D  36'' W  13'' H  - COFFEE   32'' D  22'' W  15'' H - SIDE This Noguchi-inspired coffee tables are handcrafted in 3/8” thick...
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Curtis Jere Swirl Floor Sculpture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning stainless steel “swirl” floor sculpture by Curtis Jere. Swirl sits atop a painted black steel base and swivels, allowing the perfect placement. Pictured with Milo Baughman f...
Category

1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Michel Anasse abstract metal brutalist surrealist , sculpture, "Musician"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the French artist Michel Anasse in this metal welded surrealist sculpture of the series " Musicians ".
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early Glass Sculpture Vessel from Tlingit Hat Series by Preston Singletary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large early glass vessel in the form of a reversed traditional Tlingit Hat by American studio artist Preston Singletary (b. 1963) circa 1998. Base...
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gates by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: W 183 x H 259 cm. Materials: Bronze. Custom sizes and finishes available. Electronic system fitting available. Mary Br...
Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Monochrome Green by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Pair of Vintage Lucite Decorative Colorful Pillar Table Sculptures
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of vintage lucite table sculptures. This is a lovely set of matching table sculptures. Each pillar are slightly different sizes, both with the same shape and top slope. They a...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Monoliti Magma Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Murano crystal multicolored sculpture created in 2017. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Strolling afoot through the foundations of Murano, the visitor provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Nino Caruso, Abstract sculpture in glazed ceramic, Italy, 1974
Located in Argelato, BO
Nino Caruso ( Tripoli 1928 - Rome 2017 ) Abstract Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramic. 1974, Signed and dated under the base. Italian ceramist, sculptor and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Curtis Jere Modernist Table Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Curtis Jere modernist table sculpture. Patinated brass form with a marble base. With original signature.  
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1970s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Resin Composite Steel Coffee Table Fissured
Located in Bronx, NY
"Mono Table" Cal Summers d. 2021 A coffee table made from a unique composite material developed by Cal Summers. Graphite, resin, wood fiber, and exposed steel frame. Available in cu...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Steel

James Bearden Containment Box #2
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural "Containment" box, a vessel in blackened steel, dyed bronze, and red glass enamel by American artist James Bearden. Number 2 in a series. Top lifts off revealing an abstra...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Enamel

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s Original make...
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Gigantic Hand Sculpture Goldleaf Plated by M. Treml, Austria, 2021
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture made by renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An extraordinary, gigantic floor standing "hand" sculpture (just see the size...
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2010s Austrian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

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