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Modern 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Abstract Bronzed Copper Metal Wood Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A signed copper abstract sculpture on wood base, circa 1960s. Sculpture is copper, with a beautiful rich dark brown patina, adhered to rectangular wood base. Signature (illegible) on...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Circular Office/ Dining Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
Table No. 15 - ALTO J.M. Szymanski d. 2022 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an ulta-m...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides. Set on a modern black steel base. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Sha...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Painted ceramic rabbit with Pierrot outfit
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Painted ceramic rabbit with Pierrot dress: A playful and refined elegance A work of art that enchants This magnificent painted ceramic rabbit, dressed as Pierrot, is a perfect fusi...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Pauly & Co., Igor Balbi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Richard Tixier for Daum, "Taurus Constellation" Glass Sculpture, France 2000s
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb glass paste sculpture "Taurus Constellation" designed by Richard Tixier for the Daum manufacture. Poetic representation of a bull that takes its cues from a mix of astrology a...
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Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lladró The Lover II Figurine by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with modern design and touches of gilded sheen highlighting the red color of the heart and shoes. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Inherent Light and Chin Up Diptych, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture.
By Alex Hodge
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values ​​women not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative quali...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Raphael Giarusso ceramic sculpture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie sculpture de guerrier par Raphael Giarusso vers 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Jim Karg Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jim Karg Art glass sculpture. Somewhat triangular shape with purple internal color. Signed bottom side.
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1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Salvador Dali Xai 15/20 Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Miguel Pineda “Dios Pacal” Silver Sculpture with Turquoise & Lapis Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable and monumental sculpture by Miguel Pineda, titled “Dios Pacal”, crafted in .980 fine silver with elaborate gemstone inlays. The head is intricately inlaid with turquoise...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Silver

Abstract white sculpture , one of a kind
Located in London, GB
A beautiful one of a kind sculpture of an abstract figure in white, it is handcrafted in full bodied gypsum reinforced with fibreglass matting. The creative process takes multiple ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Jute, Plaster, Fiberglass

Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Limited Edition ‘Invisible Personage’ Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Salvador Dali manufactured in Spain by BD. "Invisible Personage" is extracted from the "Singularities" painting, painted by S...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Roberto Estevez Incredible Large Unicorn Sculpture 1979 'Signed and Numbered'
By Roberto Estevez 1, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite large unicorn bust sculpture in cast resin with inlaid bronze mane, solid engraved brass alicorn, and gold leaf ears on a sculptural solid brass base by Roberto Estevez, Am...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Morton Gaffin Untitled 1992 Modernist Carved White Alabaster Abstract Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Morton Gaffin Untitled 1992 Modernist Carved White Alabaster Abstract Sculpture on Revolving Pedestal. We were unable to find any listed information on artist "Morton Gaffin." The pi...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y Vase made for the collection of Twenty-seven Woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered p...
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1990s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pablo Picasso Womans Magical Head Cubist Chicago Sculpture Maquette Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
“Maquette” (after Pabloe Picasso) Very Old Maquette. Black enamel over different types of metal; steel, copper or brass. Unsigned.
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1950s Unknown Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gallo Model Bronze Sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Gallo model bronze sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi. Limited edition of 1500 pieces. Number 451. Signed. Biography Luciano Minguzzi was born in Bologna in 1911 and died in Milan in 200...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Matte Black Ceramic Torso
Located in Miami, FL
Modern matte black ceramic torso.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Flowing Fragments Collection Sculptures, Side Table and Stool by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowing Fragments Collection Sculptures, Side Table and Stool by Richard Yasmine Dimensions: W 42 x D 42 x H 42 cm Materials: Marble. Includes a side table element, suitable for i...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Sculptured Glass Gold Ant Decorative Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Vanità #05" from the Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani, a masterful blend of artistry and symbolism. This exquisite flute is craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

2 "Abissi" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Design, 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Authentic LLadro Handmade in Spain Figurine, a Set of 3, Retired Models
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Authentic set of 3 retired ladies figurines handmade in Spain by LLadro. The set includes: Figurine 1 entitled " Basket of Love " # 7622 marked in the bottom 1994 coll...
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Sculpture in Resin and Plaster, Medium Size.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and plaster, representing a fragment of the sculpture of Apollo's foot, medium size. A scale model of our exceptional Fragment de Pied d'Apollon, almost certainly...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plaster

"Lemon!" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies, 2022
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 11 dragonflies. Modern vase ideal for a modern and r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block White Statuary Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of white statuary marble. Dimensions: D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pierre Bonnard 'Femme Nue Debout Bras Leves Derriere La Tete..' Alva Repro
Located in Sharon, CT
Cast from the original "Femme Nue Debout Bras Leves Derriere La Tete, S'epongeant La Nuque" Bronze in The Albright Art Gallery. Published by Alva Reproductions. A rare reproduction ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Tall Whimsical Floor Sculpture 1987
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern art. Handmade welded steel parts on staved wood base. Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina, crack on the wood does not impede the form. The piece sits via pe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

James Bearden "Mystical Galaxy Chimes"
Located in New York, NY
“Mystical Galaxy Chimes,” a kinetic sounding sculpture in patinated and gold gilded steel, and glass enamel, with a reference to Gustav Klimt. From the Cathedral series by American artist James Bearden, 2017. Bearden's work was featured in a 2020 solo exhibition at the NY Design Center titled "James Bearden: Technical and Aesthetic Revelations," in an article in the January 2017 Interior Design Magazine...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Abstract artwork, circa 2017. By unknown artist. Manufactured in Spain. Materials: Wood The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor signs of wear consistent with its...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
Abstract Artwork, circa 2017
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Elio Raffaeli Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Murano grey, smokey Art Glass sculpture of intertwined glass cables on solid glass base. Signed on bottom.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann
Located in New York, NY
This charming Modernist Abstract Figural Sculpture in Brushed Pewter Manner of Willi Gutmann originates from Switzerland, Circa 1970. Features a rectilin...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, ivory lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE Twist and go! The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

GUFRAM Cactus Ultraviolet Sculptural Coatrack by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Cactus: The Invisible Spectrum is a collection by Gufram that features three unique and surprising Cactus inspiried by the optical wavelenght range. Gufram makes exceptionally visibl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Modern Chrome & Resin "Le Garcon" Mannequin by Lindsey B. England , Circa 1980s A rare iconic design of English Modern, The silver and black lacq...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Nude Female Reaching Torso Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a figurative nude female/woman is titled Reaching Torso and features a fantastic rich green/brown pat...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Thaddeaus" sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris is a masterful fusion of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship, rendered in hand-crafted stainless steel veneer inlaid on a fib...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"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...
Category

1990s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró Arabian Pure Breed Horse Figurine by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain animal figurine of limited series of purebred Arabian horse with thick fur on a wooden base. Portrait of a purebred grey Ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Gaius Julius Caesar - Caricature Head in Hand-Carved Oak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Well it does not look much like what we know about the Roman Emperor Gajus Julius Caesar's facial appearance. But given the inscription to its back Julius - 44 (Caesar died in 44 bef...
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20th Century Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Modern Abstract Sculpture XL in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris is the epitome of luxurious artistry, a breathtaking sculpture that commands attention with its regal presence and exquisite craftsmanship. Forg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Modern Carved Marble Abstract Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful geometric form carved marble abstract form sculpture. A gray and white marble, with a faint green hue is beautifully sculpted with a feel of movement in its geometric abstr...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...
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2010s South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Luxury Vase #50 "Love Chains". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

6 Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal
Located in Geneve, CH
6 Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal Dimensions: 156 cm x 200 cm Materials: Fique - Furcraea andina .The plant is transformed manually into textiles and ropes and used in various applic...
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2010s Colombian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, th...
Category

2010s African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

"Summer Stroll" Porcelain Figurine by Lladro, Spain, "Young Girl with Umbrella"
By Lladro, Juan Huerta
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...
Category

1990s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Water Drop Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Bronze bowls with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina. ...
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2010s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Walking Cat - Lion Sized Bronze Cat Sculpture with Mosaic Patterned Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
Mary Block Walking Cat, 2022 bronze 39h x 64w x 13d in 99.06h x 162.56w x 33.02d cm MBK001
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2010s North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"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 Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Modern Sculptural Wood Room Divider by Sebastiano Bottos, Italia
Located in Pordenone, IT
The " Cortina " screen by Sebastiano Bottos is a geometric piece of furniture handcrafted by assembling extroflexed pine wood elements, the result of an innovating working process th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mizar Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Mizar vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The piece features clear and blue glass with multicolored handles. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino One of the most influential and important figures of the last century, Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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