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“Chinoise” by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Gilded Plaster, 1913

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"Chinoise” Sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
By Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Located in New York, NY
"Chinoise” Sculpture by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. This sculpture, a self portrait which stylistically mixes Art Nouveau and orientalism, is among her earliest successes. This piec...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Set of "BONES" Sculptures by Don Harvey
By Don Harvey
Located in New York, NY
Set of 9 architectural "BONES" sculptures on stand by Don Harvey, circa 1960's. Cast and powder coated fiberglass on ebonized wood stands. List Price is for the set of 9. Can be s...
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Tall Ceramic Sculpture by Matteo Naggi
By Matteo Naggi
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary 45" tall ceramic sculpture by Matteo Naggi. Italy, 2018. Naggi was born in Milan and studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera. Naggi states that "I do not ...
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2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sonambient Rods Sculpture by Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
A sonambient rods sculpture by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978). A desirable size for display in the home and a typically wonderful sound quality.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Sculptural Vase by Henrik Folsgaard, Denmark, 2020
By Henrik Folsgaard
Located in New York, NY
We recently acquired several pieces by contemporary Danish ceramicist Henrik Folsgaard. His work is reminiscent of American ceramic artist George Ohr whose ...
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2010s Danish Ceramics

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Marble Abstract Figural Sculpture by Oriani, Italy 1985
Located in New York, NY
A lovely modern sculpture by 20th century Italian artist Oriani.
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