Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Modernist sculpture in brass with marble base

Extraordinary hand carved “Fractured Planet” sculpture in Italian Red Levanto marble on an ebonized wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1960’s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based...

Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved . Very nice work combining organic form and raw material. Conditi...

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder sekvensen, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central St...

Brown Patinated wood modern sculpture Circa 1960.

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...

A fabulous vintage Boho metal sculpture. Made by the iconic Palecek group and tagged on the bottom. A chic Abstract composition in a matte black finish.

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...

Rare sculpture that can also be used as a flower holder, made with 6 pulegoso glass tubes assembled together. This assembly creates a particular geometric visual effect. Poli from th...

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...

Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel / Dish / Bowl - vintage Nice Vintage Condition 5.5 x 3.5 inches apx Measurements are approximate. Please be aware that the color on your monitor ...

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central Sto...

Tectonic sculptural maquette of vacuum- molded styrene, painted steel rods and metal created in 1959 by Austrian/American sculptor and designer Erwin Hauer (1926-1917). Hauer’s light...

Gert Marcus was a German-Swedish painter and sculpturer. Di Eder Sequence, as this sculpture is called , is his most famous work and is in monumental scale placed both in central St...

This mid-20th century Brutalist bronze bonsai tree sculpture, a masterful creation by the renowned American artist Belva Ball, stands as a testament...

A small marble sculpture designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

A stunning vintage Boho Brass sculpture. A chic Abstract composition forges in brass. Rests on a black wooden plinth. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A fantastic vintage Boho sculpture of man. A chic patinated metal with lots of tactile detail. Rests on a double stack wood plinth with gorgeous grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Be...

Duayne Hatchett (1925-2015) had 21 solo shows in the U.S. from 1966 to 2009. He has four works in the Whitney Museum of American Art, as well as many other collections. This abstract...

Abstract sculpture of a dancer using mixed metal copper and bronze. The sculpture is affixed to a black granite base. Signed and numbered.

A stunning pair of vintage Boho brass flamingos. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Patinated bronze abstract sculpture on granite base by unknown Brazilian artist. Signed.

Four vintage geometric shapes used in classes for mathematics. Probably made in Brussels, Belgium in the 1930s. Beautiful shaped not only used for mathematic classes but also for a...

A fantastic vintage Boho bronze sculpture. An amazing Surrealist Abstract design with a floating face in front. Stamped by the artist. Acquired from a Miami estate.

Vintage blue lucite cube sculpture with suspended steel marbles. In the style of Enzo Mari.

Tall Scandinavian Modern glass ice sculpture, of full lead crystal glass, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf with wooden base.

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown vaseline yellow green with aqua green paint stroke Italian art glass sculpture on base. Documented to designer Luciano Gaspari for the Salviati co...

A large English Mid-Century Modernist sculpture in plaster, with a good patina.

Ceramic sculpture designed and produced by Fausto Melotti. Work registered in the Fausto Melotti Archive Authentication from the Fausto Melotti Archive on photograph. Biography: Ita...

MAGNIFICENT! DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE "PHOENIX RISING" MID CENTURY ABSTRACT ART! ATTRIBUTED TO SEYMOUR LIPTON Signed & Titled "Phoenix Rising" Lipton 1958 DIMENSIONS: 23" HIGH x 7...

Herta Baller shoehorn circa 1950s Original condition

Cast brass yachting trophy in the form of a mast. The bottom of the column featured graduated ring turnings which rest on a square brass base and plint...

Large modern abstract design vase sculpture. Second half of the 20th century. Dimensions: Height 40 cm. Diameter 14 cm. In good condition.

The vintage small millstone sculpture is attached by an iron rod to a stone brick-shaped base. The piece has a decidedly contemporary modern look that will make a wonderful statemen...

A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass by Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1920s. Marked on its bottom WHW, Hagenauer Wien, made in Austria, handmade. Very nice ...

Small Walter Bosse Sagittarius Zodiac Brass Figurine, Austria, 1950s Original condition

Very unique Brutalist iron / metal sculpture by American artist, Frank Cota, circa 1970s. Free-form piece with various hexagon, square and triangle pieces; signed by Coat on the bas...

Table top bronze abstract Brutalist style sculpture on travertine marble base. Signed Emma De Sigaldi. Emma De Sigaldi (1910 - 2010) was active/lived in Monaco and is known for sculp...

An abstract sculpture in sandstone in the style of Le Corbusier very nice brown black patina

A very large sculpture. Suitable for indoors as well as outdoors. A very clean abstract design, round in shape, it is wider on one side becomes t...

"Venus de Milo" sculpture by Loredano Rosin, made in Italy in the 1950's, representing an abstract female nude on a glass base. The sculpture, made in a beautiful rose champagne Mura...

Rare and beautiful brutalist wood and brass sculpture by José Ramón Carrera and manufactured by the artist in Spain in 1960s. Incredible work of pricision with different wood and brass insert. José Ramón Carrera was born in Madrid in 1935. In 1943 he moved to Bilbao, where he actively participated in the artistic life of the city. In 1953 he received the first prize for modeling from the Bilbao School of Arts and Crafts and in 1954 the special mention for modeling at the same school. In 1959 he held his first exhibition Two Painters and a Sculptor at the Vizcaína Artistic Association. A year later he works in Paris in the workshop of Alicia Peñalba, winner of the Sao Paulo Biennial. In 1961 he moved to London and three years later returned to Bilbao. In 1966 he participated in the founding of the Emen Group of the Basque School, together with Agustín Ibarrola...

Coppia di Maniglie con Ali Futuriste 1930 Italia in Solido Ottone lucidato

A fine boxed, modernist Mini Maria puzzle sculpture by Miguel Ortiz Berrocal. In nickel-plated bronze. Together with its original box, wrapping paper, styrofoam, paperwork and docu...

WEARABLE ART AN IMPORTANT DESIGN FOR A NECKLACE The necklace is unique and extraordinary. Because of its specific design elements it lays beautifully and comfortably on any body structure. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. It has been authenticated by Val Bertoia and is listed in the Harry Bertoia Foundation Catalogue Raisonne # D.JE.49 having been authenticated as a Harry Bertoia piece. REPLY FROM CHRISTIE'S: "Dear Charles, thank you for contacting Christie's. I am absolutely stunned to see the necklace by Harry Bertoia you have submitted for feedback from us, and I would love to speak with you about the work at your earliest convenience. I am a great fan and a known expert in the work of Harry Bertoia, and I have handled over 600 of his sculptures, jewelry and art over the last 22 years. I have never seen a better piece of his jewelry, and it stands as one of the greatest objects in any category that he made. Michael Jefferson Senior Vice President International Senior Specialist Design" The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot's clasp and the overall construction of this piece demonstrate. Closed, the necklace sits on a table in a surprisingly conical shape, but it is so flexible that it conforms to its wearer from her neck nearly to her shoulders. Each handmade section is riveted to its neighbors, allowing it to adjust to the body while the pendants curve in many directions: one fits the left clavicle so precisely that Bertoia likely tried it on Brigitta Valentiner, who became his wife in 1943. Other pendants face toward or away from each other, bending up or down. Each element has been hammered into multiple curves and worked in Bertoia’s hands. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, this necklace no doubt caused a sensation in its day as it might at the 2022 Met Ball in ours, for like all of Harry Bertoia’s work, it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d...

This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated black. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...

"Numero Uno" table abstract sculpture by Thea Vallé. Triangular overlapping composition with a warm ivory patina. Dated and signed.

This evoking cold cast bronze sculpture is an excellent example of mid century design. Believed to me circa 1950-1970. Signature and date undiscovered. Dimensions H 32cm, W 30c...

Extremely rare combination pendant attached to custom-made chain by Harry Bertoia in sterling silver, containing one Lapis Lazuli and one Coral. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.78. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The pendant measures: 1.25" long x 1" wide. The necklace measures: 11" length with a measurement of 22" overall length. The chain and closure are all handcrafted and in his unique design. Lapis Lazuli measures 20mm round supported by one 6 mm red coral. Total weight is 33 grams. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise Green...

Gilt bronze sculpture by the Greek artist Marina Karella. "Draped Chair" numbered 4/8. Signed on verso Marina Karella and Stamped. In great conditions w...

Hand carved Portland stone sculpture, with stippled textural surface and abstract cube form. Can be viewed from all angles. Origin: British ...

This aluminum locomotive sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part of Americana history. We had this locomotive sand blasted and powder coated red. Locomotive measures 29" wide, 14" deep with handles and 15" high. Stamped J.E. Burke Co, Fond Du Lac...

An extremely rare Harry Bertoia sterling silver brooch "Ginko Leaves." The brooch has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.77. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The Brooch measures: 2.94 " long x 1.5 " wide x .30 " deep. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The brooch and closure are all handcrafted and the clasp is his unique design. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise...

Set of five Jacques and Dani RUELLAND ceramics, Ceramics in warm tones, of various sizes: (from the smallest to the tallest) Height: 9 cm Diameter: 10 cm ----- Height: 13 cm Diameter...

Nicely crafted pair of cuff links by and signed Rebaje . Hammered copper face with brass button on backside . Francisco Torres arrived in NY from Dominican Republic in 1922. Sleeping on couches and in basements of friends trying to make his fortune . . Gradually transformed himself into Frank Rebajes...