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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Yaacov Agam Art
Located in Weesp, NL
Art Yaacov Agam Signed and numbered 25/27 from the Meissner Galerie in Hamburg Measurements: H 33 x W 23 x D 4 cm. Agam's first solo exhibition was at the ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary Sculpture Signed Ernst Barlach, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze representing a flute player, signed Ernst Barlach, modern casting, XXI th century. H: 31cm, W: 19cm, D: 18cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Riccardo Scarpa : "Le Couple", Plâtre Originale/ Original Plaster, 1975
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo Scarpa (1905-1999) : "Le couple" / "The couple" Grande sculpture cubisante à la silhouette épurée représentant un couple enlacé, les mains jointes / Tall cubist sculpture...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Handprints by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important 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 offer by us Tishu Gallery...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a Walking Horse, Contemporary work, XXIst Century. Sculpture of a horse at a walk in the style of the 19th century in composite material and Plexiglas, contemporary scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Important Storied Tall Ceramic Pot with Rattle and Fingerprints Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic 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...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Surrealist Chairs by Tessa Koot
By Tessa Koot
Located in Hanover, MA
From the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot, originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. Three individual chairs sculpted by the artist into figures that seem to belong in a Salvador Dali fantasy landscape. Soft textured...
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2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Polystyrene

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-...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bust of Octavian Augustus in Breccia Pernice and white Carrara Marble placed on a turned base in white Carrara marble height 73 cm base included, weight 80 kg Italy 73x55x28cm Go...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 17.8 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed a...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Contemporary Metal Bird Silhouette Decor Minimalist Accents for Modern space
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition o...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ma’at III Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 14 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bott...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Steuben Art Glass Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Steuben Glass "Peacock" , designed by Bernard X. Wolff in 1986, blown glass with air-trap "controlled" bubbles, h. 12 in, w. 14 in, d. 3 in
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lithio Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 12.7 x H 31.8 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Petite Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 7.5 x W 10.2 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom of the base. Wood grain will v...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 19.05 x H 40.6 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and nu...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Welcome Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Welcome Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 17. 8 x W 25.4 x H 57.2 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the botto...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Kamiya-Huci Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 24.1 x H 17.8 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom o...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 20.3 x H 34.4 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbere...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Alibeck Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Alibeck Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 7.6 x W 45.7 x H 48.3 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Kensho Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Kensho Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 15 Pieces. Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 22.9 x H 119.4 cm. Materials: Painted black hard maple. Sculptures will be signed and n...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple

Seonaidh Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Seonaidh Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 10 Pieces. Dimensions: D 8.9 x W 24.1 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the botto...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Terracotta face, possible Sardinian craftsmanship
Located in Lugo, IT
Terracotta face with wooden base, possible Sardinian craftsmanship Good conditions. Thank you
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Warbble Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Warbble Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 10 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 25.4 x H 35.6 cm. Materials: Marble. Other marble options are available. Please contact ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiny Dancer Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 20.3 x H 45.7 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and num...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Raku Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Cover Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 22.9 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numb...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamassu Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 35.6 x H 53.3 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Jubokko Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 10.2 x W 20.3 x H 34.4 cm. Materials: Colorado Calacatta Honed marble. Marble detail will vary. Un...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Macedoine Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 17.8 x W 25.4 x H 83.8 cm. Materials: Painted black hard maple. Sculptures will be signed and n...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple

cabeza abstracta
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Welcome to the very delicate world of Manel Galià. Manel Galià was born in Barcelona into a family of artists and spent his entire childhood in this artistic atmosphere. He spent a lot of time in his father's studio, observing and helping his father. He often applied the first touches to blank canvases, and his father continued the work begun by the child. Moving away from his father's style, Narcis...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Genii Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 28 x H 39.4 cm. Materials: Walnut. Sculptures will be signed and numbered on the bottom of ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

White and Brown Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Futuristic Horse, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Topography Gen II Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces. Dimensions: D 12.1 x W 24.1 x H 43.2 cm. Materials: Walnut. Finished with a soft matte water-based la...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Emese’s Dream Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Emese’s Dream Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Limited Edition of 8 Pieces. Dimensions: D 14 x W 28 x H 40 cm. Materials: Hard maple and walnut. First edition currently available in ...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Horse Head, Unique Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Perforated Ceramic Horse, Candle, Centerpiece Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Victor Vasarely Signed 1981 Limited Edition Acrylic Sculpture
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A 1981 limited edition acrylic sculpture by the Hungarian-French Op Art artist Victor Vasarely (1906-1997). This sculpture consists of two acrylic panels with geometric designs on ea...
Category

1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

2 Horses, Brown, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

White and Pois Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Armor Horse, Silver finish, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Horse, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

2 Horses, Silver Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently painted.. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done without any mold. Ha...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Toucan in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Horse, White, Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique Mid Century bronze and natural stone sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere. The curved and dynamic shape made of bronze lands on a solid base made of pink natural stone....
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large Daum Sculpture by the American Artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century.
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Daum sculpture by the American artist Dan Dailey, XXth Century. Sculpture in pâte de cristal from Daum France by American artist Dan Dailey, 20th century.   h: 31cm, w: 66...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Monkey Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramic—a whimsical blend of artistry and functionality, sure to enchant any space with its charm. Hand-sculpted with metic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Lucite Sculptures in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Lucite Sculptural Circles in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Nice colors of purples and blues. Spheres are highly polished and in nice shape. They are dated and signed,...
Category

1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Golden Dragon Black Crystal Faberge Objet d'Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome art object. Jet black crystal with raised 24 karat gold gilding and dots. Engraved on the bottom "No 272 T Faberge" from an edition of 750. Small blemish at the base, missin...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Petite 2 Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite 2 Scuplture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 19.05 x H 43,2 cm. Materials: Walnut. “Petite” made not so petite. Sculptures will be signed and dated. Please contac...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Urbmon 102 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 102 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: W 40 x H 119,4 cm. Materials: Ebonized oak. Chandler McLellan I was born in 1993 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am a t...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Oak

21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme Tinned patinated copper Female character in contortion Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Noire Scuplture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 7,6 x W 10,2 x H 30,5 cm. Materials: Ebonized ash. Please expect minor differences in wood grain and other naturally occur...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #3
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...
Category

2010s South African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Urbmon 802 Wall Hanging Sculpture by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: W 35 x H 119,4 cm. Materials: Walnut. Various sizes are available by commission. Price will depend on size. 119,4...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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