1980s Sculptures

Formia Murano

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s, modernist dynamic, comic mouth blown head sculpture in colored Murano glass, in ivory milk white with blue eyes. This production has been very limited, each piece individually...

Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Bronze

Modern bronze sculpted model doors designed in the 1980s by Polish-American artist and sculptor Morris Brose (1914-2000) for the Holocaust Memorial Center in Detroit. The piece is a ...

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Glass

An all glass sculpture by master glass artist Drew Smith. Quite interesting, a liquid seems to spill from the broken box onto a lower surface. Smith graduated with his B.A. from A...

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Whimsical pop art painted sculpture of a telephone booth, signed Mark Clark, 1981. All four sides and top are painted on this mitered constructed box. A wonderful piece!

Patrick Nagel

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

One of only two Patrick Nagel bronze sculptures to make it out of the foundry and limited to 180 pieces in the world, "Standing Lady", in polychrome bronze and granite, is an iconic ...

Karl Springer

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint

Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a suede base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (photo of original Karl Springer tag inc...

Sergio Bustamante

Vintage 1980s Mexican Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Paper

Hand-painted papier mâché owl in vibrant red with gold leafing, high gloss lacquer. Signed and numbered 83/100.

Maitland Smith

Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Mounted Objects

Stone

From a very upscale Palm Springs estate, a rare pair of large tessellated stone obelisks done in the "Modernist" style by Maitland Smith. Hand made in the Phillipines. Felted bottoms...

Ramon Lago

Vintage 1980s Cuban Abstract Sculptures

Bronze

This heavy and fantastic solid bronze floor sculpture is geometric with lyrical forms. It is signed on the left hand side front on an angle R. Lago 86. He is a Cuban sculptor whose ...

Joseph A. Burlini

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Fantastic Mid-Century abstract bronze sculpture by Chicago artist Joseph A. Burlini. Great form and powerful from all angles. Highly sculptural decorative tabletop object.

Lyman Kipp

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Steel

Lyman Kipp 'Blue Ash' metal sculpture circa 1984. Kipp's work is in the permanent collection's of many major national and international museum's and institutions. This architectural ...

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Pair of Donald Locke bronze sculptures, circa early 1980s. These seldom seen examples of Locke's work mix whimsy with fine technique. Each sits atop an ebonized wood base. Signed and...

Vintage 1980s Canadian Abstract Sculptures

Bronze

A small yet powerful abstract made of five moveable bronze pieces with the top one having a small 3/4" round opening. It may be used as a candle holder or add a few semi precious sto...

Alberto Donà

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Silver Leaf

This aquarium sculpture in blown Murano glass is signed by Alberto Dona', decorated with three tridimensional colorful fishes amongst bubbles rising from a blue sea bed highlighted w...

Unknown

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Brass, Granite

This arresting seated figurative abstract brass and granite sculpture is handsome and powerful. It is Spanish and is a limited edition number. Part of the brass has been polished and...

James Osborne

Vintage 1980s English Modern Animal Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

A dark patinated bronze sculpture of 'Bucephalus' on a green marble base by James Osborne (1940-1992) Signed and numbered 277/2000 British, circa 1985 Measures: Height 7 ¾ in /...

Vintage 1980s Mexican Rustic Animal Sculptures

Wood

Primitive-styled mesquite low stool in the shape of a dog. Hand-carved in Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, 1980s. Exceptionally rare piece.

Vintage 1980s Asian Figurative Sculptures

Wood

1980s large Asian polychrome resting wooden Buddha.

Vintage 1980s Unknown Natural Specimens

Acrylic

Lucite caterpillar sculpture by Keith G. Kersch, 1988. This beautiful caterpillar as an accent piece for a desk, tabletop, or elsewhere in the line of sight would be good cause for w...

Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Mother-of-Pearl

Striking abstract sculpture made of mother-of pearl "tiles" over wood base. The sculpture is sinuous, comprised of a single curved piece that interlocks at its centre. Artist unknown.

Agam Yaacov

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Yaacov Agam (b.1928) double sided spinning polymorph kentic sculpture. Silkscreen on folded PVC. Signed Agam and numbered to underside 105/150. This is number 105 from an edition of ...

Curtis Jere

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Iron

Curtis Jere bicycle "Highwheeler" table or wall sculpture. This art can be mounted to the wall or can stand on a table. Retains original label and is signed c. jere, 1983. Tags reads...

Ennio Chiggio

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Steel

Inscribed to verso 'Dentro Gli Occhi Piu Scuri Si Chiudono I Piu Chiari P. Eluard E. Chiggio Occhidi Bambola by Tatoy'. Signed with decal label to base: 'Hand Made Italy'. This work ...

Judith Brown

Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Steel

Judith Brown (1931-1992), dancer and multifaceted artist and sculptor, who had studios in New York City and Reading, Vermont, created this monumental sculpture from junked and crushe...

Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures

Ceramic

Pair of blue and white ceramic obelisks, circa 1980s.

Vintage 1980s Canadian Native American Objects

Bone

Large Inuit Eskimo whale bone carving "Man Dancing" by artist Aisa Piungetug 1981 from Clyde North West Territories Canada, number 8112-1584. It is mounted on a swivel base that spin...

Miguel Fernando Lopez

Vintage 1980s American American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Marble

Large contemporary marble sculpture by Milo 1977. "Breaking the chain marble sculpture." Front from 36 1/4" overall Height. From side 23 ¾". Sculpture height ...

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

9-172, Midcentury sculpture marked "Austin Prod Inc 1980." Signed by Fisher. Minor wear consistent with age. Seton a wood base. Sculpture made of resin stone. NO ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS...

Unknown

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Marble, Brass

Gorgeous vintage Bibendum Michelin Man Trophy statue. A beautiful decorative item in brass or gold-plated metal on a marble bass. Made in Europe circa 1980s. Probably a give away, aw...

Unknown

Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Bronze

These amazing and fabulous pair of signed French bronze square cube sculptures are meticulously intertwined works of bronze braided and twisted rope giving a spaghetti like design. T...

Jose Luis Sanchez

Vintage 1980s Spanish Abstract Sculptures

Bronze

This sculpture has a poetic balance and rhythm, achieved through exploring the concepts of space and volume, made by established Spanish sculptor José Luis Sánchez, printmaker and pa...

Raf Verjans

Vintage 1980s Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Sculpture of face in silhouette that that becomes a tray when taken of its stand becomes quite surreal. It is cast in bronze and has a high polished finish. It is made in limited edi...

Vintage 1980s European Figurative Sculptures

Art Glass

Multi colour cast glass sculpture of a standing women dressed in a long coat of cloak in tones of blue and turquoise by an unknown artist, possibly Dutch 1980-90's, placed on a round...

Jackie Ferrara

Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Metal

Architectural "Wallyard" sculpture by Jackie Ferrara (1929 - ) Material layered basswood (plywood) on a metal stand. USA, circa 1981 Signed and dated by the artist: Wallyard 4 (...

Argenteria Marchetti

Vintage 1980s Italian Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Silver

Solid silver 800 silver neo-Gothic silver table clock. The clock was made in casting and chiselling. Mechanical mechanism 3,300 grams.

Lino Tagliapietra, La Filigrana Di Murano, Paolo Crepax

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Glass, Murano Glass

From the first set of four, two were acquired. Beautiful set, the incalmo shows a ritorto filigrana of three colors, bluino, green and red. I am assigning these to Paolo Crep...

Wendell Castle, Norman Ridenour

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Wood

Solid walnut abstract sculpture or small chair by Norman Ridenour. Ridenour worked for 18 years in California building custom studio furniture before moving to Europe in 1991 to focu...

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Busts

Bronze

Afro bronze, signed Hans Jorg Limbach (1928-1990). Edition of two.

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Hans Jörg Limbach (1928-1990) Figa (BRAZILIAN TALISMAN) bronze, signed and dated 1984. Edition of two.

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

"Fist" bronze by Hans Jörg Limbach (1928-1990).

Unknown

Vintage 1980s American Rustic Natural Specimens

Wood

Monumental tall vintage natural tree branch sculpture 1980s.

Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Steel, Glass, Paint

A great Industrial material sculpture including a huge crescent wrench among other various mechanical parts. Extremely heavy and well made. Made by a local Philadelphia artist, unsig...

Dimitri Omersa

Vintage 1980s British Footstools

Leather

Fun and whimsical is this large leather elephant designed by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch. Beautiful condition with some striation on one side of his body which gives him c...

Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

A fine patinated bronze sculpture titled Girl on a Chair by Malcolm Woodward (1943-2014) signed and numbered 5 from an edition of 12 to the back chair leg. The bronze has an Art Deco...

Formia Murano

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Art Glass

A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in handblown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. It was made by Formia, Vetri di Murano. A nice piece of art for any room.

John Torreano

Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Glass, Wood

Geometric modern style jewel sculpture created by New-York based artist John Torreano (b. 1941) in the late 20th century. The piece has integrated multicolored glass pieces. In great...

Curtis Jere

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Curtis Jere brass globe sphere sculptures signed and dated 1984. Torched cut shapes with textured brass metal to create mountains , applied green paint and clear lacquer. Each sculpt...

Richard Birkett

Vintage 1980s American Steampunk Abstract Sculptures

Metal

Relatively restrained fantasy clock by New York City artist Richard Birkett. An early example of Birkett's post-modernist, steampunk oeuvre, dated 1985 (he began making these clocks ...

Feliciano Béjar

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Collection of different size small Magicopes signed by Feliciano Béjar, these magiscopios are priced individually and available as a set of five discounted, and make a great and uni...

Alfredo Barbini

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Blown Glass

A rare sculpture in glass by Barbini of Italy circa 1970-1980 hand blown glass with aventurine and small bubbles in an engineered pattern. A top of Charcoal enamel base with halogen...

François Pompon

Vintage 1980s French Animal Sculptures

Fantastic polar bear in solid bronze Signed but unreadable Would be fantastic in your mansion in Aspen.  

Angelo Mangiarotti, Cooperativa Artieri dell’Alabastro

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Alabaster

Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for the Società Cooperativa Artieri dell'Alabastro in Volterra as part of a series of works to increase interest in the use of alabaster as a material...

Romano Donà

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Italian Venetian sculpture in blown Murano glass, shell, red by Romano Dona'. The sculpture represent a red shell, submersed in a thin and elegant transparent film of gold. ...

Unknown

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Metal

Wooden horse sculptures - probably Scandinavian in origin and made circa 1980s. Featuring bodies, beautifully shaped and hand-carved with legs, heads and tails all made of forged bla...

Bo Kristiansen

Vintage 1980s Danish Abstract Sculptures

Ceramic

Letters and characters are the continuous decoration on Kristiansen's stoneware works. Scripture is incised or in relief and in the early works fragments of poems and songs.

Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren

Vintage 1980s Swedish Animal Sculptures

Crystal, Silver

The "Temple of the Lying Panthere" was made in 1989 by Gunnar Cyrèn (1931-2013). It consists of a glass block temple and a solid silver lying panther. The panther is considered by...

Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Akari

Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Table Lamps

Vintage Akari lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi. The timeless Noguchi design provides a sculptural form as well as a warm glowing source of light.

Vintage 1980s Thai Figurative Sculptures

Giltwood

Outstanding giltwood deity adorned with jeweled elements. Very impressive with jewels in green, red and clear that sparkle in the light. From Thailand, early 20th century, good condi...