American Sculptures

Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has multiple paintings and collages. Each side and opened door is a different treasure to discover. The front is an antique mirror. The piece is mounted to a granite stand so it can be displayed from either side. John Seubert Dance of the Hermaphrodites, 2009 mixed media Measures: 18 H x 21 W x 5 D in 45.72 H x 53.34 W x 12.70 D cm JSE040 In the early Nineties, John Seubert was living in a former hotel in a high-rise building on St. James Place in Chicago. The apartment was tiny, as hotel rooms tend to be, and clad with paper-thin walls allowing sound to pass from one apartment to the other. At the time, John’s artwork consisted of pounding copper sheets into tables which was a noisy endeavor to say the least. Following several noise complaints from the neighbors, John had a dream that he was living in a ramshackle house but with plenty of room to work and no attached neighbors. The following day after lunching at the McDonalds in Lincoln Park, John wandered the neighborhood a came upon a shabby, falling-down old Victorian house. He located the real estate agent...

Machined Aluminum Mirror, Conceptual & Functional Tabletop Sculpture by New York City-based industrial design studio Visibility Office. This work was commissioned in a limited editi...

Darkned Brass Bottle Opener by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x W 1.9 x H 1.9 cm Materials: stainless steel Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in th...

Here we have branch coral, bird’s nest coral (SOLD), and Pacific Elkhorn coral in their natural form, gloriously displayed on Lucite bases, adding a bright and chic presence to any i...

Surreal size. Surprising style beckoning? Let us give you a hand—our giant Lucite hand anchors any tablescape or makes a great focal point in an unused fir...

This striking and graphic pair of modernist obelisks were realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. They feature square tiered skyscraper style bases ...

Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...

Rare and important one-of-a-kind monumental hand-welded sculpture "Pas De Trois" in patinaed bronze by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on base “Philip+Kelvin LaVerne...

Cast bronze metal sculpture of a majestic pegasus with beautiful details all around. Made in United States, 1962 (20th Century). Signed in golf "Jim Davidson", and foundry mark "Jim ...

This sophisticated and important wall mounted sculpture was realized by the legendary 20th century American designer Paul Evans in 1973. This piece features the metal patchwork for w...

Remarkable unique large polished petrified wood orb on custom brass base by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Exotic materials and superb craftsmanship were the hallmark’s of Karl Sprin...

Free form Organic Modern abstract sculpture hand carved out of solid rosewood finely sanded and polished to have a natural luster.

This exquisite and unique fossil triptych mural features three Diplomystus dentatus, one Cockerellites liops (formerly known as Priscacara), and five Knightia eocaena. These fish are all Eocene era fossils dating back about 50 million...

Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, ant...

Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, ant...

Artist statement: During the summers in Connecticut when I was a pre-teen, I lived for playing baseball. I grew up on a farm and had to work hard, but I always made time for baseball. I played everyday and sometimes even slept with my glove underneath my pillow. I dreamed of playing professionally for the New York Yankees. The only thing that dragged me away from playing baseball was an arts and craft’s class in my school’s summer program. On Tuesday afternoon, after lunch, baseball was on hold for arts and crafts. In my first class, they taught us how to make pot holders and build things with Popsicle sticks by gluing them together. It was so much fun. I guess this was the earliest telling of what was to unfold in the future years. I continued to play semi-pro baseball until the age of 38. I was also into weightlifting and even placed in a national competition. Sports and art have always been my passions. I was willing to put sports on hold for my art, though. And sports have always influenced my artwork. My first great influence in art was my craft teacher in high school, Shirley Charron. I was not an “A” student by any means and I did not excel in math or science. Ms. Charron knew I wasn’t a great student and encouraged me to apply for art school at Silvermine College of Arts. The college was holding interviews and all I had to do was make an appointment and bring my artwork. I was excited to find out that they didn’t need to know my S.A.T. scores. So I met with Dean Bob Gray and he liked my artwork. I became a student at the Silvermine College and received my Associate’s Degree from there. I went on to the Maryland Institute of Art where I received my Bachelor of Arts degree. I met several students from various backgrounds and different countries. I was fortunate for having great teachers and mentors along the way. Visiting artists were a big influence to me, as well. My college years helped greatly, keeping me out of the ‘real world’ and into the realm of creativity and free­ flowing ideas. After receiving my Masters Degree from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977. I stayed in Chicago. I became ‘so-to-speak’ a “Chicago” artist, living in lofts, dreaming the dreams of becoming known and reaching for the stars. I was still quite naïve at the age of 30. Luckily, I kept my day job as a cleaning man. I worked hard during those years after graduate school and still do 28 years later. During those 28 years, I tried out for the Chicago White Sox...

This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculpture, which is made of resin and patinaed and is then highlighted with gold leaf. Dean Kugler The Black Road: Verdigris resin, gold leaf, patina Measures: 10 H x 13 W x 19 D in 25.40 H x 33.02 W x 48.26 D cm DK0045 Kugler uses scale and the juxtaposition of disparate elements in order to engage and challenge the viewer. He combines elements such as strength and weakness or beauty and damage to be experienced simultaneously within the same piece of work to create a tense energy. Kugler also incorporates the technical skill of tight rendering with the dynamism of abstraction to create this energy to add additional excitement and intrigue to his aesthetic.   Dean Kugler is a seasoned interdisciplinary artist, painter, and figurative sculptor. His 3D work is featured primarily at Gallery Victor Armendariz in Chicago. In the last three years, Dean has also been featured at Abend Gallery in Denver, The Figge Art Museum, and Bereskin Gallery in Iowa. He has shown at SOFA Chicago in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and participated in ArtPrize in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He sees himself primarily as a sculptor due to the challenges he finds and thrives on within the process. In all its beauty, crudeness, and subtleties, the figure offers infinite opportunities to express feelings and emotions. There is also a physicality to sculpture that requires the work to be experienced through movement in order to reveal more about the piece. Dean has always been drawn to the interactive nature of large-scale sculpture that is available to the public - he loves the idea that his work entices the observer to go beyond what they can see and add tactility to the experience. By using both realism and abstraction, he creates a visual that challenges the viewer to resolve what they are seeing. Therefore, providing a greater connection between the artist and the viewer. Education 1993 – AA from Blackhawk College. 1995 – BFA from Western Illinois University. Texts 1995 – “Drawing: Skills, Means, Freedom”. Jan Clough / Ann Mullin. pub. 1995. 1993 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces. 1992 – “Images” College publication featuring multiple pieces. Bibliography Dec 2022 - American Art Collector. “Room to grow”. Pages 48 and 49. 1 Oct 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article discussing a group show titled “Earth, Wind, and Fire” at Bereskin Gallery. 18 Aug 2018 – River Cities Reader. Article by Mike Schulz about my show titled “Relic” at the Quad City Arts. 1 Nov 2017 – Dispatch-Argus and QCOnline, Coverage of my showing at SOFA. 16 Dec 2016 – River Cities Reader. Article by Rick Martin about one-man art show titled “It Figures” at Black Hawk College. 22 June 2016 – Dispatch-Argus. Coverage of my one-man show titled “Animal Farm.” 22 Sept 2015 – Quad-City Times. “Body of work”. Article by David Burke about a one-man art show at Black Hawk College. 30 October 2014 – WVIK radio and online. Coverage of the ribbon-cutting for “Gravity” installation at the Rivercenter in Davenport, IA. 28 Sept 2014 – TV interview on WZZM13 in Grand Rapids covering ARTPRIZE and my sculpture, Gravity at the Gerald Ford...

Using the vernacular of the vessel, I use earthenware clay to create intimate spaces. Each form employs a language that reveals its intentions. My interest lies in the slight shifts ...

Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...

This elegant console table features three natural Eocene era fossil fish: a Diplomystus dentatus and two Knightia eocaena. These fossil fish date back about 50 million years, and they are forever preserved in a matrix of natural, fossil-bearing limestone. This stunning piece of natural history works beautifully with design styles ranging from traditional to modern. The tabletop measures 14" x 54" and the table stands 31 and 5/8" tall. The style of table base is a study in elegant restraint. The color of the forged steel compliments the color of the natural fossils perfectly and the textures of the stone and forged steel work beautifully together. DETAILS -Stone tabletop: 14" D x 54" W -Table height: 31.63" T -Includes a Green River Fossil Company Certificate of Authenticity -Fossil content: (1) Diplomystus dentatus (measuring 14"), (2) Knightia eocaena (both 5.5") ABOUT THE WORK Green River Fossil Company is a world leader in fossil preparation and presentation, specializing in the unique fossil...

Walnut is one of the most beautiful of American hardwoods. Known for its fine-yet-open grain, unique patterns, and bold dark color. Hand carved, shaped, and polished, this wood melds...

This hand-carved wood egg sculpture is also a functioning object, with small working drawers capable of storing small collectables. Steve Turner Cherry Egg, 2021 cherry wood 12.50H ...

Modern, Minimal, Solid Metal Table Light in Limon Yellow Italian Leather with Matte Black Snaps. Introducing Exigen, the customizable lighting platf...

Modern, Minimal, Solid Metal Table Light in Marine Blue Italian Leather with Natural Brass Snaps. Introducing Exigen, the customizable lighting platform from mnima. Presented in an...

Modern, Minimal, Solid Metal Table Light in E. Fiesta Red Italian Leather with Nickel Plate Snaps. Introducing Exigen, the customizable lighting p...

Modern, Minimal, Solid Metal Table Light in Black Italian Leather with Matte Black Snaps. Introducing Exigen, the customizable lighting platform fro...

Modern, Minimal, Solid Metal Table Light in Ambra Brown Italian Leather with Antique Brass Snaps. Introducing Exigen, the customizable lighting plat...

This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is created from salvaged steel panels left over from his larger projects. These sculptures reference traditional American Folk Art barn...

A cast bronze Impala skull, this accent piece has been patinated and then burnished to bring out each unique nuance in the material and skull. This decor...

This curvaceous, biomorphic sculptural cast iron planter has a rich, varied "living" patina stemming from the natural rusting of iron. The form is inspired by the Calabash bottle gou...

Featuring "Colorful" mirrors exploring unique shapes inspired by free-flowing movements of fluid. Mirror created by free pouring urethane foam directly on the mirror. This technique ...

Shaped as a mermaid silhouetted against a scallop shell. Dated 1915, signed SL Thompson, Gorham Co. OAAW. Rectangular mark with initial G then an animal then C.

Bronze medallion featuring a portrait and marked "Barry Faulkner Painter MXMXV (1915)" Reverse features a nude angel over a harpist (lyre) marked "To The Ultimate Do We Pursue the Id...

Beautiful pair of men's leather riding boots with stretcher inserts created from maple. Boot is 11.5 x 4 x 18 H. Great for display. Leather is still soft. Soles were well worn.

Large Vintage cast iron black and white piggy money bank cow.

American Folk Art Colonial Diorama. Picturesque Folk Art Diorama depicting early American Settlers of Colonial America. This particular piece was collected in Connecticut, believed to be representing early colonial home of Watertown (Wethersfield) CT. Possibly this Diorama was made for an historic house museum or display. The attention to detail and period are remarkable true representation of construction, items, colors, and cloths. Extremely well detailed exhibiting modeling craftsman's skills. The box interior is constructed with 3d angled interior walls, floor, and ceiling. Each item is handmade and painted. The floor and walls are mixture sawdust with wooden pieces, doors, windows are wooden pieces, fireside bench of wood, timber beamed ceiling, carved wooden Blunderbuss rifle with hammer over the mantel, a metal crane that swings out of the fireplace, large kettle...

This elegant Mid-Century Modern sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features an organic abstract sinuously curved form- full of verve and dynamism- with a fla...

Amusing Arthur Court rabbit working in service as a wine cooler or ice bucket. Having floppy ears, stone eyes, and brass hands and feet. Who would ...

Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece has a figurative painting mounted as a shrine then set upon a corinthian capital and a granite stand. A metal plaque at the top as well as at the bottom give the piece it's title 'The Fountain on Lies". John Seubert The Fountain of LIes mixed media Measures: 22.50h x 13.50w x 4d in 57.15h x 34.29w x 10.16d cm JSE069 In the early Nineties, John Seubert was living in a former hotel in a high-rise building on St. James Place in Chicago. The apartment was tiny, as hotel rooms tend to be, and clad with paper-thin walls allowing sound to pass from one apartment to the other. At the time, John’s artwork consisted of pounding copper sheets into tables which was a noisy endeavor to say the least. Following several noise complaints from the neighbors, John had a dream that he was living in a ramshackle house but with plenty of room to work and no attached neighbors. The following day after lunching at the McDonalds in Lincoln Park, John wandered the neighborhood a came upon a shabby, falling-down old Victorian house. He located the real estate agent, put in an offer, and weeks later was pushing a shopping cart full of his belongings to his new home. This 144-year-old Painted Lady provided a blank canvas for this inimitable artist. For many years the house remained so empty that John was able to ride his Japanese fold up bike throughout the 1st floor. “Some people want to have sex...

Circa 1930-1940s, Peter Giba, Chicago. This superbly carved horse is a charming example of American Folk Art. Known for his ability to capture the realistic form and intrinsic majes...

Wire mobile / kinetic sculpture by California artist Dan Levin with a complicated array of wire connections for the main body of the sculpture with a mobile arm with 3 colorful discs...

Antique American lathe turned wood drill bit holder with drill bits. Bits are not fixed and can put in many different positions. Measure 17" high x 7" acr...

1900S Hand painted Pierrot the cast iron mechanical penny bank clown. Very colorful mechanical bank known as the Humpty Dumpty Bank and shows a clow...

Original brass tree sculpture from the late 1960s "Raindrops" series by Curtis Jere (Jerry Fels and Kurt Freiler) of Artisan House. This six foot tall sculp...

This is a large plaster sculpture after Modigliani. Very nice texture and detail. Made by Austin Prod. circa 1961. Signed on back.

Striking large abstract lucite sculpture signed Van Teal on the square base.

Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.

As if it where a three dimensional drawing, this whimsical Mid-Century deconstructed iron bird sculpture will grab plenty of attention.   

Self-taught artist John Seubert, AKA John Dolly, uses objects he uncovers as he rehabs older homes in Chicago. This piece is constructed with a small framed mirror...

Nice period bust of a woman in a fashionable Turbin. Ready for the pool! Great period expression.

A playful vintage brass horseshoe paperweight meant to bestow good luck, prosperity, and good fortune--or just hold the papers in place on your desk.

This amazingly creative sculpture is made from industrial components, including a vintage sewing machine. This masterpiece was made by Mr. T. Fa...

This one-of-a-kind ceramic stoneware "Bully" sculpture by Keavy Murphree is a charming addition to any art collection. The sculpture features a minimal, abstract design that captures...

Golden barberry glass jellyfish sculpture. Hand blown glass sculpture of a jellyfish in golden barberry. Made in the USA. Other color variations av...

Darkned brass bottle opener by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x W 1.9 x H 1.9 cm Materials: darkned brass Strong in form and heavy in weight,...

This dynamic and graphic 24-karatt gold plated ceramic sculpture was realized by Jaru of California, circa 1970. Entitled "Embrace", it depicts two stylized cubist forms entwined. Wi...

Large abstract bronze sculpture by Carol Harrison, American, circa 1970s. Retains it's warm original patina. It measures an impressive 18" height.

Rare table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Navy pyramid base with a cream wavy stem that holds the red and green clock...