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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Artisan 925 Sterling Silver Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculptural semi-precious stone bracelet crafted by hand with sterling silver structure. This piece is glamourous and chic. The coral hues of the glass combine with the ru...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Fish Marine head Lady. Unique Handmade and Hand painted. Ceramic 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The red and gold marine lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face emb...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

3 Naturalistic Ceramic Centerpiece Flowers Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Heart-Throb, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

Contemporary by Las Animas Morloco Sculpture Toy Solid Wood
Located in Seville, ES
Rocking toy in the form of a bull, a nod to our Iberian culture, where the bull and the horse are present in our imagination and form part of our tradition. A form that combines the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gary Spradling (1951-2006) Bronze Nude Female Torso Burnished Red Art Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gary Spradling (1951-2006) Bronze Nude Female Torso Burnished Red Art Sculpture. Item features heavy bronze construction, signed "Gary R. Spradling, 2003 Tallix" to rear, wit...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Terracotta Sculpture by Jean Marais, the 3 Faces, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta sculpture by Jean Marais, the 3 faces, 1970. Jean Marais terracotta sculpture, the 3 faces, 1970. H: 32cm, D: 15cm
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

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Terracotta

Sculpture of a male nude
Located in Diest, BE
This striking contemporary sculpture depicts a headless male figure in a contrapposto stance, captured with an elegant forward lean. Crafted entirely from dark, welded metal fragment...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian Sculpture Bronze " Lovers " 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Sculpture Bronze " Lovers " 20th Century base wood: 9cm x 11cm sculture bronze: 20cm total: 37cm very good condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”
By Leon Bronstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Leon Bronstein's work is intimate, elegant and graceful. A sculptor of remarkable talent, he explores the power and beauty of relationships, magically transforming the human figure i...
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1980s Israeli Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove Molds USA, 1994, dated and inscribed A remarkable set of three Vintage American Industrial Figural Porcelain Glove...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Style Rock Crystal Birds on Amethyst Geode
Located in Cypress, CA
One of a kind Modern style Rock crystal bird group carved sculpture on Amethyst Quartz geode, one bird spreading it's wings and other resting on a na...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Marble

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...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Pottery

'Apple' Unique Sculpture in Handmade Aquamarine Crystal by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This apple was crafted from a whole natural raw block of aquamarine crystal. This block was ground and polished for several hours by hand until it obtained the shape of an apple and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Kenneth Breeze Studio Pottery Chess Sculpture Installation
By Kenneth Breeze
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish Kenneth Breeze Studio Pottery chess pieces and board sculptural installation comprising of six chess pieces and a hand-painted cut-out board. The chess pieces ...
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Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Luxury Vase #11 "XXX". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020.
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Surrealist Bronze Wall Sculpture 'Listening Ear'
Located in London, GB
Surrealist Bronze ear sculpture signed P. Perdiues '97 Belgium comes away from the wall. It is easy to mount on the wall 51 cm.
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1990s Belgian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tony Evans Evans Studio Raku Ceramic Pottery Bear Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking raku-fired ceramic bear by artist Tomi Evans is a powerful blend of earthy elegance and raw natural form. Sculpted with gentle, abstract lines, the bear embodies a quie...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
Solid Marble Chain Links Designed by Regina Andrew Detroit
Located in Ross, CA
Solid marble chain designed by Regina Andrew Detroit, is named the Atlas Marble Chain. The link of three was made in the USA in the 21st Century.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Moon Pot with Rattle by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic closed-form pot with rattle by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The story: In the 1980s, potter Lola Rae invited Toshika to her ceramic studio and kiln in Ojai, CA to teach a class. Lola Rae had previously worked as a studio assistant for artist Beatrice Wood for eight years. This pot was one of the pieces Toshiko made on site during the class and workshop. Together with the other pot on offer, they stayed in Lola Rae's personal collection until now offered by us Tishu Gallery...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Profiles of Roman Emperors in Plaster and Wood.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of profiles of Roman Emperors in plaster and wood. Reissue of profiles of Roman Emperors in the Cameo style made in the 18th century during the ‘Grand Tour’. They were particu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

5 Atamante Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
5 Atamante vase is in blown glass, and originally designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below. Ettore Sott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Glass Cube Sculpture by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Untitled art glass cube sculpture by Jiri Jelinek. Composed of multiple compressed glass slabs with various applied techniques to create distinct ...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculpture Marble Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Modern Contemporary Abstract Sculpture Marble Art in the style of Leonardo Nierman Dimensions: 41 h x 16 w x 9.5 d Preowned condi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Bonsai "Jacaranda tree", Handmade in Italy, Unique piece, Signed by the artist.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist. The sculpture was commissioned for the first time by a customer in Sicily, who had a specific request, namely a tree with purple, turquoise and silv...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Bird for Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bird for lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Aluminum. Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 74 cm x H 68cm Drift away on a flight of dreams in...
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2010s Philippine Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Christian Poincignon for Daum, "Caduceus" Sculpture, Limited Edition
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Caduceus" sculpture by Christian Poincignon for the Daum Manufacture. Limited edition piece, this one numbered 682 / 2000 and signed by the manufacture. Decorations of a ...
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1990s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Todd Warner Sculpture of a Terracotta Alligator
Located in Sarasota, FL
A terracotta sculpture of a alligator. Signed underneath Todd Warner and dated 1983. Todd Warner is an internationally renowned sculptor known for his whimsical and endearing creat...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Modern, Spanish Fighting Bull Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern, Spanish Fighting Bull Sculpture, Hot Cast Bronze, American, 21st C. A signed, dated, and numbered limited edition tabletop sculpture titled Spanish Fighting Bull by award-wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

COLLINET (20th century School) "Dancer with Hoop" Signed
Located in Madrid, ES
COLLINET (20th century School) "Dancer with Hoop" Signed brown patina bronze, marble pedestal base H. 39 cm good condition
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kelly Wearstler Signed Large Marble Sculpture on Lucite Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing a large marble sculpture designed by the renowned Kelly Wearstler, a perfect masterpiece for your high-quality mid-century modern décor. Standing at 24" with its elegant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Ghidini 1961 Medium Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object medium in brass "The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

12 Amaltea Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Amaltea Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Amaltea Glass” collection. Made in Murano. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis”. Signed on the base. Et...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes This artistic pair of duck sculptures will brings with itself a touch of Venerian ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

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

Art Glass Sculpture Titled “Beatus Vir” Blue Clear Blown Glass Gold Italian 2007
Located in London, GB
A impressive and beautiful sculpture titled “ Beatus Vir ” Art blown Murano glass, clear, blue with gold inclusions submerged technique by artist Luigi Benzoni. Made in Murano Italy,...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Centerpiece Bonsai "Orient", Handmade in Italy, 2022 Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the strength of life and the roots of Mother Nature. Scul...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Robyn Horn Modernist Iron & Metal Sculpture
By Robyn Horn
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptional modern iron & steel sculpture by Robyn Horn, c1980s. Horn (1951-) was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, and went to Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. This is considered to ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, 21st century. Sculpture on base of Diana the Huntress, in patinated plaster and resin, 21st century, model from the Musée du Louvres, Paris. H: 32c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, 21st Century.
Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, 21st Century.
$1,526 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dali Vase, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Glass object, glass vase, surrealism.
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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

Bust of Julius Caesar carved on Cipollino Apuan Marble end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Julius Caesar carved on Cipollino Apuan Marble end 20th Century for the bust and white Carrara marble for the head. Italy Turned base in white Carrara marble Original one-...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Marble Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Green Marble Abstract Form Sculpture
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20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello. Engraved signature on the base.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
Located in London, GB
A beautiful whimsical sculptural table lamp titled 'Horse and Boy' is hand crafted, molded and cast. The intricate design features a boy and his hors...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant 19th-century Italian marble bust, finely carved during the Grand Tour period. The sculpture portrays Louis XIV in period attire, with a sash draped across his chest and me...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Aldo Londi für Bitossi Keramikskulptur Stier Rimini Blue
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic sculpture bull Rimini Blue from the 1960s, good condition
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The 13 Malide glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

"LOVE Gummy Bear" Acrylic Sculpture After New York Street Artist WhisBe
Located in Miami, FL
"LOVE Gummy Bear" Acrylic Sculpture After New York Street Artist WhisBe Offered for sale is a "LOVE Gummy Bear" blue acrylic sculpture inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Plastic

Modern Maitland-Smith "Water Bird" Cream Tessellated Marble Table Top Sculpture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1988 Maitland Smith handcrafted tessellated Marble decorative Water Bird. Featuring a rounded oval, floating waterfowl, shore bird form accented with ivory cream tessellated marble, inset Brass body accents, reflective Black Marble head...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...
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2010s South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

"Woman Slicing Bread" Sculpture by Ramon Lago
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A ceramic sculpture of a rotund woman slicing bread by the Cuban-American sculptor, Roman Lago. Height: circa 13 1/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Arbit Blatas Modern Art Foundry Bronze Sculpture of Mime Marcel Marceau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bronze sculpture. By Arbit Blatas. Depicting the legendary mime - Marcel Marceau. With a verdigris patina. Marked to the reverse for the Modern Art Foundry and #5. Simply a wonderful sculpture of the world...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1999 Victor Rozo Last Supper Abstract Wood Sculpture Mexico DF
By Victor Rozo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Sculpture Last Supper Victor Rozo La Ultima Cena Hand carved solid wood. Oiled Wood. Signed Victor Rozo 1999 Mexico DF 1 thick x 8 h x 19 w Orig...
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1990s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pop Art Garden Fountain/ Sculpture of a Standing Blue Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pop Art Garden Fountain/ sculpture of a standing blue dog USA, circa 1980s Definitely an amusing and whimsical garden (can be used indoors) fountain/sculpture, The well executed...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Apocalypse, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Geometric Intertwined Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

In Stock in Los Angeles, Venus De Milo Statue in Red
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products In Stock in Los Angeles Venus De Milo statue in red. Ful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

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