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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1970's Joseph Sloan "Conductor" Brass and Marble Modern Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's "Conductor" brass and marble modern sculpture, by Joseph Sloan. A self-taught sculptor, Sloane was born in 1940 in County Down, After starting in theatre he evolved into sculp...
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1970s Irish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bomb Pop Handmade Modern Glass Sculpture Contemporary Art
Located in New York, NY
Have the tastiest dessert in town this summer with this new Bomb Pop inspired by the classic frozen treat. Bands of red, white and blue color are added to a hot bubble before blowin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture French 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful cast bronze figurative French abstract sculpture is a single breast as the subject matter. It is signed and numbered 100. It has been professionally polished. Sorry th...
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1990s French Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The ...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Statues " The 4 Seasons " Terracotta Impruneta late 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Statues " The 4 Seasons " Terracotta Impruneta late 20th Century Height (Cm) 140 Base Dimensions (Cm) Ø43 Weight (Kg) 70 good condition Shades and differences in colors...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A set of unique fish handmade in Italy, ceramic. Choose those or change colors!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bronze Sculpture of the Big Cat after Fernando Botero, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of the big cat after Fernando Botero, 20th century. Bronze sculpture after Fernando Botero representing the big cat, 20th century. H: 15cm, W: 8cm, D: 8cm
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 127cm The height is including the base good conditions weight: 800kg This sculpture needs export certificate Delivery t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Early 2000 Unique Blown Murano Glass Fuchsia Yellow Sculpture by Juan Ripolles
Located in London, GB
Early 2000 "Pedone" (Pedestrian) a unique and very catching glass sculpture by Juan Ripolles executed in Berengo Studio glass Furnace in Murano Venice Italy. Blown glass fuchsia, yellow and dark gold. Juan Ripolles is a Spanish postwar and contemporary painter and glass artist born in 1932 His glass art works projects were mainly created at the Berengo furnace in Murano, exhibited through out the world in several private galleries and in the epical"Glass Stress" exhibition, started by the founder of Berengo Studio ,Adriano Berengo...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Black Modern/Contemporary Blackened Resin Composite Steel Coffee Table Fissured
Located in Bronx, NY
"Mono Table" Cal Summers d. 2021 A coffee table made from a unique composite material developed by Cal Summers. Graphite, resin, wood fiber, and exposed steel frame. Available in cu...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Steel

Philippe Berry, "Sans Les Mains"
Located in New York, NY
Philippe Berry (French, 1956-2019), number 2 of an edition of eight, entitled: ''Sans les Mains'' (Without Hands), 1996, cast aluminum, initialed ''P.B.'', d...
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1990s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

Bronze Owl Sculpture Signed Numbered
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful expression and sense of movement and alertness in this "Gray Owl" sculpture by Elaine Franz Witten, Vermont. Attention to detail abound. Wise one perched on a slab of grani...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #06
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Allan McCollum "Visible Marker" United States, 1997
By Allan McCollum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Allan McCollum Concrete "Visible Marker" United States, 1997. Signed, Numbered & Dated to the bottom.
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Multi-Color Polish Modern Art Crystal Glass Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular piece of glass art. Sculpture by A. Jablanski. The multi-color (blue, amber, green) piece is amazing from all sides. This piece came from a multi million dollar Rancho ...
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1990s Polish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Amazing Sculptures" Naiad Teti and Naiad Doris " (7 in the World) Terracotta
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Sculptures" Naiad Teti and Naiad Doris " (7 in the World) Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century Representation of the Naiads by Giambologna, present in Florence in Piazza della ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Lladró Winged Beauty Woman Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition, gloss finish porcelain sculpture of a woman with beautiful white wings, embellished with blue and white enamel. Half woman, half goddess, the protagonist of this pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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2010s African Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Sofia Mouth Blown Glass LED Config 1, Handmade Brass, Bronze or Nickel
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2024 Standard size, 50”/128cm length. Height (stem-lengths) are made to order. This piece is handmade in our Swedish workshop and fully customizable in size/sc...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

"NUR" bust with semi-gloss black enamel finish
Located in Treviso, IT
A fascinating handcrafted sculptural work celebrating feminine beauty. "Nur" is part of a liimited first edition made in Italy according to the strictest craftsmanship techniques. Th...
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

ClassiCon Black Usha Umbrella Stand in Steel by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
It is a sign of a most mature culture when articles of everyday use also come to catch the aesthetic eye. Coiling upwards like a snake at a snake-charming is Eckart Muthesius‘ spiral...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Large Cubist Unique Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Large cubist unique sculpture in golden stoneware with silk matt glaze. "Blow us a kiss". Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Marcello Morandini Optical Sculpture / Multiple, Italy, 2005
Located in Milan, IT
Marcello Morandini optical sculpture / multiple, Italy, 2005.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

Contemporary stoneware ceramic sculpture by a French artist
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Contemporary stoneware sculpture by French artist Véra Rybaltchenko. The stoneware was fired at 1100 degrees and is therefore very resistant. The white sandstone is particulary fine ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

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

Anodized Aluminium Sculptural Room Divider / Sculpture
Located in toronto, CA
Modular sculptural divider, use one or link them together to create a beautiful installation. The sculpture itself has slight movement to create bea...
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2010s North American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Cut Steel

Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bronx, NY
Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson A truly unique and original console table crafted from solid wood and be...
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Curtis Jere Swirl Floor Sculpture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning stainless steel “swirl” floor sculpture by Curtis Jere. Swirl sits atop a painted black steel base and swivels, allowing the perfect placement. Pictured with Milo Baughman f...
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1990s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Triangular Footed Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural triangular concrete planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Each planter has a concrete leg at each corner of the planter which allows the planter to float a couple of inc...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Striking Large Brass Sculpture of Giraffe
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding large giraffe sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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1990s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

John Bingham Handmade Amorphic Blown Glass Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Handblown studio art blown glass table sculpture by John Bingham, signed.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Geometric Black Plaster Linea Sculpture, In Stock
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Shaped and assembled from fragments of metal and then hand-sculpted in plaster, the Linea Sculpture complements a wide range of interior styles. Sensuality expressed in its patina – ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sculpture Miraculous Catch Hand Blown Glass Octopus Squid Lobster
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
The Miraculous Catch - (Pesca Miracolosa) Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece Pesca Miracolosa captures a moment of rare grace—a fisherman’s dream made real...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculpture in Resin and Marble Powder, the Sculpture of Hermes.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in resin and marble powder, representing a fragment of the sculpture of Hermes. This bust represents Hermes, son of Zeus and messenger of the Gods. It is a fragment of a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Esca
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Sculpture for Architects by Giò Pomodoro
Located in Milan, Italy
Brass and wood sculpture "Livella" produced in 1970. Numbered and signed Giò Pomodoro. Produced for the company Torno S.P.A. Biography Giò Pomodoro: Brother of the famous sculptor A...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Piastra Art Glass Sculpture by Leonardo Cimolin for Berengo Collection Murano
Located in London, GB
"Piastra" a unique art glass block sculpture on a black enamelled metal pedestal by artist Leonardo Cimolin executed in Murano for the Berengo Collect...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Monoliti Magma Carlo Moretti Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Murano crystal multicolored sculpture created in 2017. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Strolling afoot through the foundations of Murano, the visitor provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Copalera No. 4 Incense Burner by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Copalera No. 4 incense burner by Acoocooro. Dimensions: ø 31 x H 18 cm. Materials: Crema maya (Yucatán peninsula marble) incense burner and lid. Veining and mineral composition ma...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Contemporary Handmade Glass Serpentine Snake Ashtray Puro Liquor Deco Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A meticulously hand-crafted glass ashtray by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Ashtray is an enchanting piece from the Serpentine Collection, merging historical symbolism with modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair Modern Tole Polychromed Life Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Tole Polychromed Life-Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees Late 20th Century This striking pair of life-size tole palm tree sculptures offers a stunning blend of modern craftsmanship and exotic charm. Each tree is meticulously crafted and polychromed, capturing the essence of tropical beauty with remarkable realism. The first palm tree stands at an impressive 60 inches high and 56 inches in diameter, placed in a 15-inch diameter swing-handled bucket, while the second stands 58 inches tall and 50 inches in diameter, presented in a 17-inch diameter twin-handled bucket. Both trees are adorned with eight removable palm fronds, each measuring 24 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 5 inches deep, which can be easily adjusted for an even more customized look. The hand-painted enamel finish in vibrant greens, yellows, and browns brings a lifelike quality to the sculptures, ensuring they make a striking statement in any space. Perfect for adding a touch of tropical flair to your interior or covered exterior, these tole sculptures...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Original Caralarga Wall Wreath in Natural and Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Space Jewelry is meant to decorate and beautify your home the way that an earring or a necklace beautifies your body. Inspired by fringed and braided jewelry made in the same studio,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Nylon

Sculpture of Venus in Solid Silver 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture of venus in solid silver Elegant sculpture of the roman goddess Venus on a malachite pedestal. The sculpture is made of solid silver and is pu...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Etched Marble Lover's Embrace by Bernard Simon
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fine example of the rough and polished sculpting work of Bernard Simon, featuring two figures joined in an embrace, mounted on a square wood block and able to rotate on metal pin. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Soldier by Raphael Giarrusso
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie guerrier par Raphael Giarrusso en céramique.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Grand Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely shaped sculpture. Hand-carved alabaster sculpture. On display in our NY Showroom
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2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

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

Bottle Cap Chain Sculpture
By Clare Graham
Located in San Diego, CA
A remarkable and expertly crafted huge chain link sculpture comprised of roughly 5000 re-purposed bottle caps. Each link measures approximately 5.5" x 4" wi...
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20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bottle Cap Chain Sculpture
Bottle Cap Chain Sculpture
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"Personnage a la plume" Modern Art Sculpture by Joan Miró
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Designed in 1970; cast edition of 6. Signed Miro 2/6 on the base. Fundició Parellada, Barcelona. LITERATURE: F. Basile, Joan Miró, Bologna, 1997, p. 232 (another proof illustrated i...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Little Fractal Neon Table Sculpture in Translucent Glass & Neon by Dace Sūna
Located in Geneve, CH
Little Fractal Neon Table Sculpture in Translucent Glass & Neon by Dace Sūna Dimensions: D 18 x W 19 x H 21 cm. Materials: Glass and neon gas. Each piece is individually crafted, s...
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2010s Latvian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Other

Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Giacometti's Soul" Sculpture 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional cast sculpture "Giacometti's Soul" in bronze with hand-painted enamels on a patinated bronze base by Kelvin LaVerne, American late 1980's (Engraved signature on ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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