1960s Sculptures

Claude Viseux est un peintre, sculpteur et graveur aquafortiste et lithographe français né le 3 juillet 1927 à Champagne-sur-Oise et mort le 9 novembre 2008 à Anglet. 'est dans les années 1959-1960 que la sculpture de Claude Viseux, qualifiée de « protéiforme, onirique, fantastique » — ami de Max Ernst, Man Ray, Francis Ponge et Henri Michaux, il ne désavoue pas une parenté avec le Surréalisme9 — se substitue à la peinture, ses premières réalisations étant les objets trouvés en bord de mer qu'il pétrifie dans la cire10 d'une part, les empreintes de pierres et d'algues coulées en bronze d'autre part. En 1960, il signe le Manifeste des 121 titré « Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre d’Algérie ». En 1961, ses expérimentations s'orientent vers les corps organiques, notamment avec sa série Ostéales constituée d'assemblages d'os fossilisés qu'il patine ou au contraire décape, qu'il visse, scie, assemble et plastifie. Les Concrétudes ou Coulées directes qui suivent en 1961-1962 sont obtenues à partir de coulées de métal en fusion dans le sable, générant des reliefs qu'il soude sur des plaques d'acier. Il va cependant adopter rapidement l'acier inoxydable — qu'il est avec Pol Bury parmi les premiers à employer en sculpture — comme matériau de prédilection. « Il assemble divers rebus industriels — tuyaux, écrous, boulons, cuves… — pour créer des sculptures à mi-chemin du mécanique et du biologique » restitue ainsi Sophie Serra11. Claude Viseux, qui fréquente alors Jean Tinguely, Piotr Kowalski, Michel Guino, Takis et César, confirme : « Ma récupération de l'élément industriel s'élargit vers les aciers spéciaux, avec un essai de vocabulaire formel : des barres, des profilés, des sphères, des rotules, des fonds de cuves, des chambres à combustion de Boeing, des tubulures, des soupapes de navire »9. « L'artiste entre au cœur de la réalité industrielle, prospecte dans les chaînes de montage de Renault et rôde dans les terrains vaques autour des usines », restitue donc l'encyclopédie Les Muses : « il récupère ferrailles, pièces détachées, débris de voitures, vieux châssis, toute une série d'éléments devenus inutiles. Ils les assemblent, tels quels, sans les modifier. Des créatures agressives ou pathétiques vont surgir de ce combat physique et dialectique que l'artiste livre avec la matière et entrer dans le domaine d'une poétique étrange, surnaturelle5 ». Dans les années 1967-1970, Les « structures actives » en acier inoxydable procèdent ainsi de la production industrielle de série. Elles se répartissent en familles de formes combinatoires composées par addition, soustraction, multiplication, division. Il confirme : « le monde industriel est ma nature, mon bouillon de culture, où je cherche des corps, des familles de corps, des genres, des espèces, dans un aller-retour de l'artificiel au naturel pour confondre les règnes, pour en inventer d'autres selon une géométrie organique qui féconde les différents types de structures, qui aménage la forme concernée par la forme à venir »9. En 1968, Claude Viseux s'installe à la villa Baudran à Arcueil, atelier qu'il conservera jusqu'en 1992. Si des corps imaginaires naissent ainsi des pièces mécaniques que Claude Viseux emprunte à l'automobile, à l'avion et au bateau, en 1972, « la symétrie de ces formes pures en inox », constate Lydia Harambourg, « l'amène à s'interroger sur la notion d'équilibre instable »12. Ses Instables sont de la sorte exposés à la Biennale de Venise en 1972 où, rappelle encore Lydia Harambourg, une salle entière est consacrée « aux dessins qui reprennent son vocabulaire mécanique identitaire de sphères, toupies, hélices, anneaux, astrolabes et balanciers »12. Les Instables sont de même, en 1973, présentés à la galerie Le Point cardinal à Paris où Claude Viseux avait déjà exposé en 1968 avec Henri Michaux et Joaquin Ferrer...

Presenting a captivating piece of Italian ceramic artistry from the 1960s, this ceramic wall hanging features a beautiful representation of the Virgin Mary. Crafted by the renowned I...

A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract owl/bird sculpture/belt buckle by New York artist Albert Leon Wilson. Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New York. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York, where he worked until 1967 as an art director, illustrator, and photographer, winning over 20 graphic art awards from the Rochester Society of Communicating Artists. Afterward, he found his calling working with welded and bent metals and designing abstract sculptures often featuring figures and animals. He passed away in 1999. This unique and rather heavy piece is signed and dated (1968) with Wilson's traditional imprint/stamp. Wilson's work has been exhibited at the York State Craft Fair, Ithaca College, NY; Northeast Craft Fair, Am. Craftmen's Council, Mount Snow...

1478 Balancing ball dancer bronze sculpture on marble base

A large mid 20th Century abstract sculpture carved from oak. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 82 Width: 17 Depth: 17

Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium with three fish, squid, sea cat jellyfish...

A unique XL charred cedar sculpture from the Tokyo region of Japan. A truly impressive piece of art. Japan C.1960

This is a curated collection of Dansk Pepper Mills Designed to be displayed symmetrically to resemble one side of a chess board. All of the grinders ...

Post war sculptural art created by Ferruccio Bortoluzzi (1920-2007). A concretism post war piece of art, created by the Italian artist Ferruccio Bortoluzzi, back in the 1962. This t...

This terra-cotta sculpture no doubt depicts the bust of Roman Emperor or Senator in classical dress gazing over his left shoulder. This is a magnificently robust life size bust...

A fantastic, quite whimsical, engaging Mid-century Modern abstract female nude sculpture by New York artist Albert Leon Wilson. This is one of the best pieces we have come across of his work. Wilson was born in 1920 in Jamaica, New York. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Rochester, New York, where he worked until 1967 as an art director, illustrator, and photographer, winning over 20 graphic art awards from the Rochester Society of Communicating Artists. Afterward, he found his calling working with welded and bent metals and designing abstract sculptures often featuring figures and animals. He passed away in 1999. The sculpture is signed and dated (1968) with Wilson's traditional imprint/stamp. Wilson's work has been exhibited at the York State Craft Fair, Ithaca College, NY; Northeast Craft Fair, Am. Craftmen's Council, Mount Snow...

Abstract polyfaced sculpture hand carved in pitch pine, dating back to the 1960s. Elegantly mounted on a marble base with a brass rod.

Big metallic rooster sculpture. The feathers seem like they are in movement which brings dynamic to the sculpture making it look almost alive. Unknown artist but most probably European.

Danish Teak Figurine 1960s

Rare terracotta figurative sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy 1960. Elegant composition of several panels that creates an important panel.

Abstract sculpture composed of two architectural aluminium forms by British sculptor Peter Thursby. Peter Thursby, who died aged 80, produced his first work in the wake of the seco...

Pair of mid century globe sculptures in solid oak and ebonized pine. Both sculptures are in great condition and showing minimal signs of use. Perfect as they are or as bookends etc. ...

Classic Alex Moulton 4-speed Bicycle, modernist design.. Amazing design,, All original,, Nice condition,,great riding bike,, probably can use a good tune up..

A rare and unusual abstract Italian mid-century art pottery model of a lion from the Animali Fantastici range by renowned and influential artist Bruno Gambone (Italian, 1936-2021) an...

What a beautiful sculpture. Nowadays wooden sculptures are all the way back in fashion. It gives a kind of peace and individuality in a modern home. This sculpture was made in France...

This adorable giant is powerfully knotted from coarse sisal rope. The position in which the tail and trunk of the elephant stand depends on the mood of its owner... Iron wire in the ...

Max Finkelstein brutalist welded and hammered brass sculpture in heavy patina. Signed Finkelstein 64

French Rope Swan Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet , Circa 1960. Jardiniere or basket. 22 inches Lenght.

Mid-20th century astronaut bronze sculpture by italian-brazilian artist Doménico Calabrone By: Doménico Calabrone Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, hammered, hand-cra...

Magnificent and rare Brutalist sculpture. Design by Frans de Boer Lichtveld. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Patinated metal with various decorative elements. This wonderful Br...

Coniglio in vetro di Murano intatto anni 60 alto 10 cm profondo 9 cm largo 4 cm firmato V.NASON&C. Murano Italy

A very rare sun face sculpture made by Raul Coronel of Los Angeles, California. Sculpture is one of 2 ever made while an being an artist in residenc...

Beautiful large seated polar bear by Lomonosov together with two cubs. Made of hard-paste porcelain, hand painted. Each marked "Lomonosov Made in USSR". ...

Petite mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower pot seat. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.  

A really wonderful torch cut, brutalist sculpture by Jack Van Deckter, ca' 1960's. Patinated wrought iron-heavy. Abstract but with a figurative feel. Jack Van Deckter (American, 1917...

A standing nude with a contemplative stance by Roland Alf (1929-2020) entitled 'Elin'. Plaster of paris and glazed with a patinated bronze. A unique and original piece signed and dat...

Traditional Russian 'Matrioska' doll wooden figure. Hand-painted. Made by unknown manufacturer in Russia, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood. Matryoshka dolls are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another. The name matryoshka, literally "little matron", is a diminutive form of the Russian female first name "Matryona" or "Matryosha". The first Russian nested doll...

1475 Murano art glass bear sculpture

Mid-20th century glazed ceramic camel garden flower pot stand. Handcrafted ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden area. Seat heig...

1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face Warm natural burl wood tones add texture and interest to this hand-carved sculpture Natural and yet refined Small chip in burl as shown in ...

Beautiful vintage statue of a sitting ballet dancer. Produced in 1966 by Jihokera company in Czechoslovakia. The statue is made of glazed plaster. The color is cream white. The statu...

1960s Owl Sculpture On A Painted Black Base Willem DeGroot Style Wood Base has some wear

Vintage Dimitri Omersa leather elephant for abercrombie and fitch.

A beautiful crystal sculpture of a naked woman in an erotic pose, stylishly rendered. The crystal is matted while the foot is transparent.The sculpture features a frosted female nude...

Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960 This is a rare model, the cat is handmade. Has no chips or damage. It is a nice piece made ...

Great Colors, Great Vintage and a Great Murano Glass Horse Sculpture. This horse gallops with a nice whimsical presence and scale. Made for the ho...

Post war sculptural art created by Ferruccio Bortoluzzi. A concretism post war piece of art, created by the Italian artist Ferruccio Bortoluzzi, back in the 1964. This three-dimensi...

Impressive Beaded Flower Tulip Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professionally made pots were de rigeur in m...

Hervé Guegueniat, (1903-1960) Wooden Sculpture, Signed Good general condition, small cracks.

Nice set of seven decorative polyhedrons. Polished gold bronze, circa 1970, France. Dimensions: from 5 to 12 cm. A very decorative set in good original condition. All purchases are c...

Organic modern abstract sculpture in walnut wood white carrara marble base. USA 1960s Unsigned. Style representative of George Nakashima free form. 57.75 h x 13.5 d x 9.5 w Preowned ...

Gerard Koch was born in 1926 in Germany and died in 2014 in Paris. He studied at La grande chaumière in Paris and had Zadkine as a professor. His first exhibition was in Paris in 1956. In 1976 he exhibited at the museum of modern art in Paris. This sculpture shows a bird inside a bronze circle...

Bronze sculpture candleholders Midcentury striking pair of bronze sculptures function as candleholders. Signed with artist name, A. Moreno. Mexico 1960s In the style of Diego Gia...

A very realistic, life size Italian Greyhound Sculpture designed and manufactured by Favaro Cecchetto in Italy. 1960s. Signed on the base.

Abstract modernist sculpture, created by Russell Secrest. Drawing on his background in jewelry, the metal artist creates a dynamic form, in elegant hammered silver. The sculpture rot...

"Nude #1", a rare figural wall sculpture incorporating a femaile nude motif in solid pewter by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed with original gallery label on back st...

Large Terracotta Sitting Ape Beautiful unglazed terracotta statue of a sitting monkey on its rock. The statue is in very good condition and fits in almost any interior. A funny add...

A rare plaster model of the human ear poised on a wooden stand. The model is made by renowned German manufacturer, SOMSO. This particular model is rare as it shows in incredible de...

A large patinated (bronze powder) clay head of Zeus, on a bronzed metal base.

This Brazilian modern sculpture of a fish was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. It is part of the Artemis collection that features...

Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful! This beautiful sculpture is displayed in our showroom on top of a Moveis Cimo chest of drawers, a Giuseppe Scapinelli armchair and the convo looks gorgeous! This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different animals, each with sleek, flat silhouettes. Original label on bottom. So if you are looking to start a Brazilian Modern sculpture...

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Zebra Statue Sculpture Figurine A monumental Italian ceramic zebra statue. Circa 1960 Dimensions: D 10” W 19” H 12”

Clock sculpture in bronze and cast aluminum for the base by artist David Marshall. Marshall moved to Spain in the mid-1960s, opening a workshop in Malaga in 1969 where he produced s...