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ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Period: 1960s
"Lux-XI", Parisian Luminodynamic High Mirrored Stainless Steel Sculpture
Located in Detroit, MI
ONE WEEK ONLY SALE "Lux-XI" is an abstract and kinetic sculpture constructed out of mirrored finished stainless steel by the French-Hungarian artist Nicolas Schöffer...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Reclining Form wood sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joseph Goethe was one of America's modernist sculptors who explored carving in wood. He had a passion for exotic woods and fashioned his subjects according to how the piece of wood ...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Welded Brushed Steel Sculpture - geometric abstraction (Unique, signed)
By Michael Todd
Located in New York, NY
Michael Todd Welded Brushed Steel Sculpture - geometric abstraction, 1968 Welded Brushed Steel Hand signed and dated 1968 in marker on surface....
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Metamorphosis abstract nude 1960s sculpture by John Robert Murray McCheyne
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you ...
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Wood

Glacier
Located in PARIS, FR
"The Glacier" by Emile GILIOLI (1911-1977) "Perlino rosato" polished marble signed to underside "Gilioli" and dated "61" France 1961 height 27 cm width 29 cm depth 20 cm Provenance : World House Galleries, New York, 1962; Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York, 1962-1966; Donation to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington; Christie's, sold by order of the trustees of the Hirshhorn Museum, 1994. Biography : Émile Gilioli (1911-1977) was a French sculptor. He was one of the leaders of French post-war abstract sculpture, alongside Brancusi and Arp. Born into a family of Italian shoemakers living in Paris, they moved to Nice after the World War I. In 1932, Émile Gilioli took lessons at the School of Decorative Arts in Nice, notably with the future artist Marie Raymond...
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Marble

Vintage Brutalist MCM Inlaid Wood Box by Norman Brumm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brumm Handcrafted Wood Wood box with velvet interior. This beautiful handmade inlaid wood decorative box by artist Norman Brumm (1939 - 2008) is an intri...
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Brass

Night Leaf, USA, 1973 Painted wood multiple Incised initials
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Caviar20 is excited to be offering this impressive resin sculpture by the inimitable Louise Nevelson - one of the most revered artists of the 20th century. During the late 60s, Nev...
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Resin

Bronze Sculpture to Isaac Bashevis Singer, Arts in Judaism Award signed Judaica
Located in New York, NY
Nathaniel Kaz Bronze Sculpture to Isaac Bashevis Singer for Arts in Judaism Award, 1966 Bronze, Square wooden base, Metal tag Signed and dated "66" to back of bronze portion of the w...
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Metal, Bronze

Studio Leftover Fetich
Located in New York, NY
Mary Baumeister Studio Leftover Fetich, 1953, 1967 Unique Mixed Media 3-D Assemblage Ink Signed, dated, titled, annotated "Edition Original" and numbered 52/75. Shadow box frame Incl...
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Mixed Media

1965 Canadian Israeli Art Brutalist Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture Eli Ilan
Located in Surfside, FL
Eli Ilan (אלי אילן), 1928-1982 was an Israeli sculptor. Abstract organic pod shape. in either steel or iron mounted on a wooden plinth. Ilan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He enrolled in a premedical curriculum at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and emigrated to Israel in 1948. He then studied prehistoric archaeology and physical anthropology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1956, he returned to Canada to study sculpture at the Ontario College of Art & Design. He lived in Kibbutz Sasa from 1959 to 1963. He died in 1982 in Caesarea, Israel. Education 1955 Hebrew University, Jerusalem, pre-historic archaeology and physical anthropology 1956 Ontario College of Art, Toronto, Canada, sculpture under Thomas Bowie 1959 Training College, Ottawa, criminal identification techniques 1969 Art Festival, Painting & Sculpture in Israel. Ganei Hataarucha, Tel Aviv Artists: Chana Orloff, Eli Ilan, Zvi Aldouby, Jacob El Hanani, Ludwig Blum, Aharon Bezalel, Koki Doktori, Israel Hadany, Marcel Janco, Dov Feigin, Abel Pann, Esther Peretz Arad, Reuven Rubin, Ivan Schwebel, Jakob Steinhardt, Boris Schatz, Bezalel (Lilik) Schatz, Louise Schatz...
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Stainless Steel

Latin American Sculpture by Raúl Valdivieso
Located in Washington, DC
Bronze sculpture by Latin American sculptor Raúl Valdivieso (Chilean, 1931-1993). Valdivieso is known for his reinterpretation of the classic organic forms and human figures. Raúl Valdiveso was born September 9, 1931 in Santiago, Chile. In 1952 he began his studies at the School of Fine Arts at the University of Chile. There he took to sculpture and studied under professors like Marta Colvin...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Kusama Large Plush Pumpkin (Kusama red & white pumpkin)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Red & White Pumpkin (plush): An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art piece - this large Kusama plush pumpkin features the universal polka dot patterns and bold colors for w...
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Fabric, Screen

Untitled
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Glass, optical lenses, wood, ink, paint
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Glass, Wood, Paint, Ink

Kusama Pumpkin (Kusama yellow & black large plush pumpkin)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Yellow & Black Pumpkin (plush): An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art piece - this large Kusama plush pumpkin features the universal polka do...
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Nylon, Screen

Aubrey Penny Laws of Change Mind Line Series Collage, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aubrey Penny Laws of Change Mind Line Series Collage 7-2841-X 1967. Aubrey Penny (American 1917-2000) was an innovative California abstract artist who worked in a variety of medium...
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Paper, Tape, Archival Paper

Aubrey Penny Collage, Laws of Change Mind Line Series, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original collage signed and dated by Aubrey Penny. Laws of Chance, Mind-Line Series 7-2841-Y, 1967 Aubrey Penny (American 1917-2000) was an innovative California abstract artist who...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Tape, Archival Paper

The Couple Study
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sorel Etrog (1933 - 2014) is arguably Canada's most famous sculptor. Recognized as a trailblazer of public sculpture, Etrog's work is now enjoyed on iconic corners internationally in...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled (Wheat)
Located in New York, NY
Bertoia's "wheat" pieces are rare and a joy. These works do not make sound when one touches the tines and is meant less to be touched than to convey an organic feel of sunlight rippling through stalks of golden wheat. This is a great size for a table. An unusual composition for Bertoia, Untitled (Wheat) combines elements with the artist’s more familiar Tonals with those of the Sprays. Typical of the artist’s œuvre however is the pleasant sensation of touch when stroking the ends of the wires. Bertoia’s spray sculptures...
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Brass, Steel

Chama, 1960s Mid Century Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture with Wooden Base Stand
Located in Denver, CO
Bronze sculpture titled "Chama" by Edward (Eduardo) Arcenio Chavez (1917-1995) from circa 1966 presented on a wooden base. Overall dimensions measure 7 ¼ H x 10 W x 3 ¼ De inches. Sculpture is in very good vintage condition - please contact us for a detailed condition report. Expedited and international shipping is available - please contact us for a quote. About the Artist: Born in Wagonmound, New Mexico, Eduardo Chavez...
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Bronze

Untitled by Yukihisa Isobe (1962), Wood sculpture (plaster relief on panel)
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yukihisa Isobe Untitled Mixed media (plaster relief on panel) Signed, dated and Inscribed “Tokio” (on the reverse) 28 x 40.5 cm Executed in 1962 PROVENANCE Bohemian’s Gallery Toky...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood Panel

Untitled by Yuko Nasaka. Resin and lacquer on board (1984) (abstract sculpture)
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yuko Nasaka (1938) Untitled Resin and lacquer on board 45.5 x 45.5 cm (17.9 x 17.9 in) not considering the frame Executed in 1963 About the Artist: Born in Osaka in 1938, Yuko Nasak...
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Resin, Lacquer, Board

'General (Napoleon)' original bronze sculpture by Doris Jarowsky 1960s abstract
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small-scale bronze of the General Napoleon by American artist Doris Jarowsky is an excellent example of the sculpture of the 1960s. The sculpture i...
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Bronze

Modern Abstract Rhino Head Metal Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract metal rhino head metal sculpture by Mexican artist and sculptor. Signed and editioned by artist at the left side. Artist Biography: Sergio Bustam...
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Metal

Untitled
By Tony Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern welded bronze sculpture was realized by the esteemed 20th Century artist Tony Rosenthal circa 1965. Signed and dated by the artist (and with an inclu...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled (aka "Orange Zone")
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is the best-known and most dynamic artist from the "Painters Eleven" group. His reputation goes beyond his association with the group and is known as one of ...
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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pen

Variations on Infinity #54
Located in Greenwich, CT
b. 1938 Robert Perless was born Brooklyn, New York in 1938. He studied Art and Engineering at the University of Miami in Florida. After graduating, he ...
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Bronze

Sorel Etrog "La Mer"
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sorel Etrog (1933 - 2014) is arguably Canada's most famous sculptor. His work can be found in numerous museum and private collections including the Tate, the AGO and LACMA. His pub...
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Bronze

Bintou Italy 1969 Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an intense bronze abstract sculpture and it was created by the Italian artist Andrea Picini. The artwork is hand made by the technic of the ...
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Bronze

Dancer by Italian Joe Dalle Ave Green Patinated Abstract Sculpture Bronze 1960
Located in Brescia, IT
This abstarct sculpture is a lost wax bronze, patinated in green color, one piece of the 3 existing. Signed by the artist. The young artist was presented in Paris by the Gallery Sind...
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Bronze

Mid Century Primordial Pictograph Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning abstract with Native American symbols using earth tones and 3D aspect for increased depth and texture by listed artist Duane Armstrong (American, b. 1938). 1966. Signed and ...
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Foam, Masonite, Oil

SPHERE-TRAME (SCULPTURE)
Located in Aventura, FL
Sphère-trame, 1962. Welded steel rods, stainless steel. 13.75 x 13.75 x 13.75 inches. This work is from an edition of 100 (the edition was not fully executed). Artwork is in excellen...
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Steel

Untitled
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated sculpture was realized from lymed French oak circa 1950. The perimeter of the piece consists of a mosaic of rectilinear blocks, while the interior rectangular pane...
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Oak

"Wrap Around Figures, " Slab Ceramic by David Barnett, images by Joseph Rozman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Wrap Around Figures" is an original slab ceramic by David Barnett. The artist created this using collagraph plates by Joseph Rozman that featured abstracted animals. The artist sign...
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Ceramic

Abstract Polished Chrome Sculpture by Chinni
Located in Long Island City, NY
This chrome sculpture by Peter Chinni, from 1968, is an modern abstract expressionist work. The reflective surface of the twist adds an element of i...
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Metal

Heinz Mack Bronze "Gemini-Atlas", 1967
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze on marble base with gold brown patina, 1967. No 28 of 35 pieces. Numbered and signed on the edge. Dimensions: 8.98 x 8.98 in ( 22,8 x 22,8 cm ), Height: ca. 15.16 in ( 38,5 cm )
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Marble, Bronze

1969 Israeli Abstract Sculpture Stainless Steel Menashe Kadishman Suspension
Located in Surfside, FL
Beautiful table top sculpture by renowned Israeli sculptor Menashe Kadishman. Super quality, and visually stunning. There is a large version from this series in the collection of the...
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Stainless Steel

"Symbiosis" Ibram Lassaw, Abstract Metal Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Ibram Lassaw Symbiosis, 1960 Signed and dated at base Silicon bronze 24 high x 20 1/2 wide x 18 inches deep Provenance: Kootz Gallery, New York Fogg Museum, Cambridge (acquired from...
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Metal, Bronze

Jai-Alai Suite: Multiple V
Located in New York, NY
Jesús Rafael Soto Untitled (Jai-Alai no. 5), 1969 wood with four square metal sections, edition of 300 19 3/4 x 6 x 6 in.
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Metal

Jai-Alai Suite: Multiple IV
Located in New York, NY
Jesús Rafael Soto Untitled (Jai-Alai no. 2), 1969 white and black wood with red metal bar, edition of 300 19 3/4 x 6 x 6 in.
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Sculptural Form
Located in New York, NY
1962 (cast in 1967) Bronze S. 8 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. Edition of 9 Signed
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Bronze

Sculptural Form
Located in New York, NY
1962 (cast 1967) Bronze 8 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 12.1 cm) Edition of 9 Signed
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Bronze

Threesome
Located in New York, NY
GEORGE SUGARMAN Threesome, 1968-1969 Acrylic on wood 84 3/4 x 156 x 120 inches Available for outdoor fabrication
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Plywood, Acrylic

1969 Israeli Abstract Sculpture Stainless Steel Menashe Kadishman Suspension
Located in Surfside, FL
Beautiful table top sculpture by renowned Israeli sculptor Menashe Kadishman. Super quality, and visually stunning. There is a large version from this series in the collection of the...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Yellow and Blue Spiral
Located in New York, NY
GEORGE SUGARMAN Yellow and Blue Spiral, 1967 Acrylic on wood 33 x 19 x 19 inches
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Wood, Acrylic

Adirondack
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on cast fiberglass
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Acrylic Polymer

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