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Modern Figurative 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 1990s
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Portrays a Face Inspired by Picasso. A Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblem...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Gary Slater Aluminum Sphinx Sculpture Signed MSL Slater AP 1994
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover the allure of modern minimalism with the Aluminum Sphinx sculpture by Gary Slater. This piece, boasts a sleek, reflective surface that plays with light and shadow, creating...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma
Located in Milan, Italy
Cast aluminum sculpture by Urano Palma, 1990. Biography Urano Palma (1936 - 2010) was born in Varese in 1936. After wandering through many Italian cities, careful to the artistic av...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

"Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture signed D. Okin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly crafted and signed by renowned artist D. Okin, the "Family Embrace" Marble Sculpture captures the essence of familial love and unity. This striking black sculpture depicts ...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Claude Lalanne, "Pomme Bouche", A bronze brooch, Arthus-Bertrand, Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Claude Lalanne (1924-2019) Pomme Bouche A patinated bronze brooch figuring an apple with a human mouth surmounted with a green patinated leaf next to the apple tail. Monogrammed « C.L. » and « Lalanne » on the back. With maker’s mark «  A-B PARIS ». Edited by Arthus-Bertrand, Paris, France. Circa 1990. Note This elegant brooch epitomizes the poetic universe of Claude Lalanne. Mixing human, animal and vegetal elements is one the originalities of the Lalanne creative duo during their decades of collaboration. Claude & François Lalanne...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

Roger Capron's Wall-mounted Sculpture Depicts a Face Inspired of Picasso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique piece created in Vallauris, France. Raku, glazes, engravings, and slips. Signed. R. Capron. Emblematic work, and a personal interpretation of Picasso face full of poetry and...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

A Collection of Eight Vegetable Bronzes by Donald L. Reed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of eight cold painted bronze by Donald L. Reed. The series consists of an asparagus bunch, long red pepper, round red pepper, Snow peas and a dried red peppers. A similar and less impressive set sold for 3500 plus buyers premium at a recent sale at auction in Hudson New York. belonging to a prominent NYC Socialite The 8 sizes of bronze vegetables...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Signed Heavy Bronze ''Trojan Executive" Sculpture/ Paper Weight
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Signed Heavy Bronze ''Trojan Executive" Sculpture/ Paper Weight
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jim Ritchie "Femme Debout" 5/8 Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 1990s
By James Ritchie
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Gilt bronze sculpture of a standing woman in the figurative cubist style by Jim Ritchie circa 1990 in Vence, France, edition 5 of 8. In great structural condition, has no damage, h...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian modern Wooden sculpture of a bone by N.F. Puccio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sculpture of a bone by N.F. Puccio, 1990s Sculpture entirely in painted wood. This object represents a short and thick bone, probably from an animal. The square...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Philippe Berry Sculpture Sans Les Mains
Located in Hudson, NY
Philippe Berry (French, 1956-2019), number 2 of an edition of eight, entitled: ''Sans les Mains'' (Without Hands), 1996, cast aluminum, initialed ''P.B.'', dated, and inscribed ''Fon...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum, Steel

Italian Modern Foot Statue in Light Beige Plaster, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Modern Foot Statue in light withe and beige plaster, 1970s This is not just a foot this is a piece of art, the statue is create as a stamp or tech...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

ShanZuo and DaHuang Zhou Signed 1992 Limited Edition Abstract Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1992 limited edition abstract sculpture by Chinese-American contemporary artists ShanZuo (born 1952) and DaHuang Zhou (born 1957) who go by the moniker Zhou Brothers. Signed and da...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

ShanZuo and DaHuang Zhou Signed 1992 Limited Edition Abstract Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1992 limited edition abstract sculpture by Chinese-American contemporary artists ShanZuo (born 1952) and DaHuang Zhou (born 1957) who go by the moniker Zhou Brothers. Signed and nu...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Metal Pear sculpture by the Lebanese artist Amine El Bache
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Metal pear sculpture by the Lebanese artist Amine El Bache 1990
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1990s Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vitra Design Museum Miniature LCW By Charles And Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vitra Design Museum Miniature LCW By Charles And Ray Eames , great original condition, comes with original box, pamphlet and packing paper.
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1990s Polish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Female and Male Abstract Marble Sculpture by Thomas Wall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990 Female and Male marble sculpture by Thomas Wall. Hand carved and polished marble sculpture. Signed on the bottom Thomas Wall 90. Measur...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

"Young Mozart" Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain. Depicts Mozart at The Piano
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Young Mozart", or the Spanish presentation "Joven W. Mozart"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1992 and retired the same year; manufactured by Llad...
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1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Young Bach" Porcelain Sculpture by Lladro, Spain Depicts Bach at The Pipe Organ
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Young Bach", or the Spanish presentation "Juan Sebastian Bach"; this was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1994 and retired the same year; manufactured by Ll...
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1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Garden Song" Porcelain Figure by Lladro Spain. Depicts Young Girl with Parasol
By Juan Huerta, Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
This was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made in 1992 and retired in 1995; manufactured by Lladro in Spain. Designed and sculpted by world renowned artist, Juan Huerta, it i...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Summer Stroll" Porcelain Figurine by Lladro, Spain, "Young Girl with Umbrella"
By Juan Huerta, Lladro
Located in Incline Village, NV
This was a limited edition hand painted porcelain made and retired in 1991 by Lladro in Spain. Designed and sculpted by world renowned artist, Juan Huerta, it is entitled "Summer Stroll...
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1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpture in iron by Antonio Del Donno Untitled, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Sculpture by Antonio Del Donno from 1991, numbered: this is 12 out of 20: 12/20. The sculpture is entitled without title. Made with a travertine base. Under the travertine base we find the artist's signature and numbering. The entire work is made of hand wrought iron. In fact, the artist as a true Italian...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Travertine, 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Curtis Jere Male and Female Abstract Sculptures
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Very rare pair of signed sculptures by Curtis Jere. First pair of these that I have personally seen for sale. Signed and dated 1992.
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Vase White Bisquit Porcelain Design by Naaman Israel 1990s
By Coop Ceramic Art
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase white bisquit porcelain design by Naaman Israel 1990s. An interesting example of the upcoming design community in Israel during the 1990s. It is bas...
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1990s Israeli Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Philippe Berry, "Sans Les Mains"
Located in New York, NY
Philippe Berry (French, 1956-2019), number 2 of an edition of eight, entitled: ''Sans les Mains'' (Without Hands), 1996, cast aluminum, initialed ''P.B.'', d...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum, Cut Steel

Italian Murano Glass Artistic Sculpture Attributed to Tagliapietra, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano Glass Artistic Sculpture Attributed to Tagliapietra, 1990s. This is an amazing sculpture realized with transparent Murano glass and ...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Bullseye Lucite Sculpture by Shlomi Haziza
Located in Denton, TX
Bullseye Lucite sculpture signed by Shlomi Haziza. Haziza started as a painter and later began to explore new mediums. He ran a small studio in his hometown. Later on he started h...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite, Acrylic

Japanese Okimono of a Shunga Lady Playing a Biwa
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Heisei period wood carved okimono of a shunga lady playing a Biwa. Made during the Heisei period in circa 1990, the piece remains in remarkable vintage condition with age-ap...
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1990s Japanese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Modern Iron Brutalist Sculpture of Divers on Marble Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Modern cast iron Brutalist style sculpture of divers on rings sculpture on marble stand. Captured in mid-dive in cast iron, these handsome divers sculpture pay homage to the ...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Kazimir Malevich Avant-Garde Sculptures "Sportsmen", Original Group of 4
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a rare grouping of the original four amazing Avant-Garde sculptures titled Sportsmen inspired by Kazimir Malevich's (1878-1935) painting The Sp...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Cast Lucite Modern Futuristic Acrylic Sculpture "TTGTY" by Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Mysterious and unique cast lucite sculpture "TTGTY" by New Jersey based artist, Karen Brown. A female torso is surrounded by curved orange rods, all of which are embedded in a block ...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and unique cast lucite sculpture "Damocles" by New Jersey based artist Karen Brown. This piece is a modern take on the ancient Roman parable, the Sword of Damocles. A guill...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Art Work Guild on Innocence by Sonja Oudendijk, 1994
By Sonja Oudendijk
Located in Weesp, NL
Steel boy and girl figures "Guild on Innocence created by Sonja Oudendijk ( the Netherlands 1958)." These sculptures were commissioned by Manifes...
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1990s Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Bill Mack Tranquility Sculpture Bronze with White Patina
Located in Stamford, CT
Bill Mack (Minnesota b. 1949) tranquility sculpture bronze with white patina, on base signed and numbered. It is an early work from 1994 and without a doubt, is one of his finest pieces ever. Mack's signature in the bronze, is guaranteed authentic, and, comes with a Gallery Letter of Authenticity. From our Fine Arts and Americana collection, a stunning and massive alto-relief sculpture in bonded sand by American contemporary art legend Bill Mack. For those who have followed the American Contemporary Art Movement over the last 20 years or so, Bill Mack needs no introduction. For those unfamiliar with his work, Bill Mack sculpts in what is referred to as “alto-relief,” which is a variation of bas-relief but incorporates even much greater depth and three dimensionality with portions of sculptures rendered in the “full round,” similar to Classic Greek and Roman sculpture and statuary. Mack is known world-wide, with pieces held in the collections of former heads of state like ex-Presidents Ford, Reagan, and Clinton, famous actors and actresses like Sylvester Stallone and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as many corporate titans and heads of industry. Mack has exhibited internationally of course, with shows in Tokyo, Frankfurt, England, and France among many others. And certain pieces of his have been enshrined permanently in American landmarks such as his sculpture entitled “Lady,” which is now part of the permanent collection of the Statute of Liberty...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Amber-Color Cornucopia Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amber-color Cornucopia sculpture in blown Murano glass, 1990s, Italy. This beautiful cornucopia is a timeless Italian artwork, entirely made with...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Monumental "Crystal Skull" Made of Acrylic Resin, Mounted to the Base / Pedestal
Located in Kansas City, MO
Huge, one of a kind acrylic resin skull. Mounted to a light box and base with handles for moving. There is a cavity inside the skull in which a light can ...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

1999 Last Supper Abstract Wood Sculpture signed Victor Rozo Mexico DF
By Victor Rozo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Sculpture the Last Supper signed Victor Rozo La Ultima Cena Hand carved solid wood. Organic Modern. Oiled Wood. Standing on its base. Signed V...
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1990s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Herend Modern Figure Venetian Mask Hand-Painted Porcelain
By Gyorgy Farkasréti
Located in Cagliari, IT
Herend Hungarian hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a Venetian mask, decorated with a motif of flowers, birds and butterflies; decor ZO. Exemplary 1...
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1990s Hungarian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vicky Chock "Chinese Lady Serving Fish" Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Chinese Lady Serving Fish" modern ceramic sculpture created by renown American ceramicist Vicky Chock. Chock studied ceramics in China and was heavily ins...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Spiritello Sculpture Prototype by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
"Spiritello" plexiglass sculpture designed by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, circa 1990. Signed Alchimia, A. Guerriero. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero establ...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plexiglass

Whimsical Modern Ceramic and Plaster Sculptures by Scott Rosenthal
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Whimsical wheeled ceramic and plaster sculptures by artist Scott Rosenthal. The larger sculpture is fired ceramic, and the two smaller car sculptures are pl...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Plaster

Vicky Chock "Face of a Monk" Modern Ceramic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Face of a Monk" modern ceramic sculpture created by renown American ceramicist Vicky Chock. Chock studied ceramics in China and was heavily inspired by sc...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian "Flame" Sculpture in blown Murano Glass signed by Romano Donà 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Murano glass "Flame" sculpture signed in the base by Romano Donà. This amazing masterpiece is entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, in the Venetian Murano isl...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Axe Man by Ronald Gonzalez, American, circa 1996
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic sculpture by American artist Ronald Gonzalez. Titled Axe Man and created in the 1990s. This item is accompanied with a letter of authenticity from the artist.     
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Steel

Monumental Mechanical Wood Angel Art Sculpture Statue by Jay Bolotin
Located in Dayton, OH
"Museum exhibit sculpture by Jay Bolotin. Aptly titled Angel, this art sculpture is larger than life. The wooden body shows elegance as it points to the sk...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Modern Spanish White Plaster Female Bust-Sculpture by Lucita Latorre, 1991
Located in Salzburg, AT
Modern plaster female bust / sculpture white colored patinated in grey and brown signed Lucita Latorre 1991. The bust reveals a pure and stright lined d...
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1990s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Louis Féron, Male Torso, Carved Wood Sculpture, 1990
By Louis Féron
Located in New York, NY
Louis Féron (French, 1901-1998) was a sculptor, chaser, gold- and silversmith. He was born in Rouen, Normandy, and apprenticed in Paris in the Volk Bronze ...
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1990s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bernard Langlais, Seated Nude, Contemporary Bronze Sculpture, circa 1993
Located in New York, NY
The sculpture is signed and dated: Langlais © 1993 Limited Edition: 4/8 Bernard Langlais (American, 1921-1977) Bernard Langlais was a sculptor and painter in Cushing, Maine...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ron Arad Limited Sculpture Paintitain't
Located in Krefeld, DE
Ron Arad, limited sculpture in the way of a tube of paint. Massive metal, with the original cardboard box, packing material in the box is popcorn. Edition Lippert, Wilkens Partner fr...
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1990s European Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Chromed Bronze and Marble Sculpture by James David Berenson Titled "Temperance"
By James David Berenson
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an amazing piece of sculpture by the artist James David Berenson titled "Temperance" that bends the harmonious, poetic, spiritual, moral, and philosophical issues that questi...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze, Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Crouching Woman Sculpture
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A very cute "cubist" sculpture in metallic color. Great for a coffee table or on your desk. Adds a very nice touch to your current decor. Metallic color sculpture "cubist" .
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Walking Nude Woman Figurative Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a walking figurative nude female/woman features a fantastic rich and dark patina and has a wonderful ...
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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Peter Calaboyias, Sirens, cast aluminum, 1994
Located in Greding, DE
Life-size Sculpture, the "Sirens", cast in aluminum by Peter Calaboyias (b. 1940 Greece). Calaboyias is known for his monumental installations and liv...
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1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Aluminum

Pino Signoretto, Livio de Marchi Design Pauly, Boot in Chalcedony Opaline Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Directly from the Pauly's art vignette in San Marco square. Pauly exhibit of Signoretto translation of De Marchi was in Saint Mark’s square in Venice, April 2000. While photogra...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Pino Signoretto, Livio de Marchi Design for Pauly, Limited Edition 1/9 Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Directly from the Pauly's art vignette in San Marco square. Pauly exhibit of Signoretto translation of De Marchi was in Saint Mark’s square in Venice, April 2000. This is a Livi...
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1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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