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Modern Abstract 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Gold
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Black Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Each bronze is hand crafted in France and is signed. Can be used as vas...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Golden Bronze Bowl by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden bronze bowl by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 14 x W 14 x H 8 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 1.5 kg The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia Rick Owens is a C...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France, 2021
Located in London, GB
"Elevation" Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 2021 Bronze with black patina, cast iron with sand core, chiseled and patinated. 1/8 print, signed. Dimensions: H 80 x 18.5 x 7 cm This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Walking Nude Woman Figurative Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a walking figurative nude female/woman features a fantastic rich and dark patina and has a wonderful ...
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1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Limited Edition Cast Bronze Sculpture by William Stuart for Costantini, WCS2202
Located in New York, NY
WCS2202 by William Stuart, founder of Costantini Design, is a limited edition of 8 cast bronze sculptures. Originally molded in wax and peanuts, this is the first of several small "...
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2010s Argentine Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

74"x74" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #703
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 74" X 74". Kue King created this large-scale diamond wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

63"x38" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #676
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, bright brass, stainless steel. Measures: 63" X 38". Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

47"x47" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #714
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 47" X 47". Kue King created this circular wall mounted sculpture using bronze and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give the sculpt...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

52"x34" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #709
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 52" X 35". Kue King created this elongated wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give t...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

50"x50" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Bronze #702
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, stainless steel. Measures: 50" X 50". Kue King created this diamond wall mounted sculpture using bronze and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give the sculptu...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze

34"x34" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless, Bronze and Brass #721
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, brass, stainless steel. Measures: 34" X 34". Kue King created this high-relief wall mounted sculpture using bronze and stainless steel wire. The bronze is aged to give ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

43"x43" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless and Aged Brass #699
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged brass, stainless steel. Measures: 43" X 43". Kue King created this circular wall mounted sculpture using brass and stainless steel wire. The brass is aged to give the sculpture...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

58"x58" Metal Wall Sculpture in Stainless Steel #691
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Stainless steel. Measures: 58" X 58". Kue King created this wall mounted sculpture using stainless steel wire. The stainless steel gives the sculpture a shine, reflectivity, and mir...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

Tom Corbin Signed Limited Edition Bronze Nude Female Reaching Torso Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work by renowned American artist/ sculptor Tom Corbin. This piece of a figurative nude female/woman is titled Reaching Torso and features a fantastic rich green/brown pat...
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Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Fran...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Unique Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bronze coupe by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm Materials: Bronze Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style that he d...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Chunky Nugget Bowl Sculpture, Vide Poche or Desk Accessory Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous french vintage sculptural gilt bronze french decorative bowl or vide poche is signed but not legible. It is modern from the 1970s and has great weight to it ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3 kg The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia Rick Owens is a Californ...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Stone and The Pebble 'Set of 3' Bronze Flower Accessories
Located in London, GB
The Pebble & The Stone is a family of five sand-cast stem blocks developed in collaboration with Flùr in Toronto. Inspired by geologic fact and design possibility, these blocks anchor stems in a waterless state, for use with dried flora...
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2010s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Luxury Vase Collection "Love", Porcelain, Handmade Design Handcrafted in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Stone and the Pebble 'Set of 5' Bronze Flower Accessories
Located in London, GB
The Pebble & the Stone is a family of five sand-cast stem blocks developed in collaboration with Flùr in Toronto. Inspired by geologic fact and design possibility, these blocks anchor stems in a waterless state, for use with dried flora...
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2010s Canadian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary American Patinated Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American abstract sculpture made of patinated bronze, mounted on a square white marble base. (in the style of BRANCUSI).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

47"x27" Metal Wall Sculpture in Brass, Stainless, and Bronze #680
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Aged bronze, brass, stainless steel. Measures:47" x 26". Kue King created this circular wall mounted sculpture using bronze, brass, and stainless steel wire. The bronze and brass ...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Wire, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass

Bronze Gourd Vase by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gourd vase by Rick Owens 2019 Dimensions: L 11 x W 11 x H 36.7 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 4.5 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Carafe Lips by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Carafe lips by Rick Owens 2019 Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x H 27.5 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 4.5 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fa...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Esa Fedrigolli Design for Esart Italy Production, Very Elegant Bronze Years 70
Located in Biella, IT
Esa Fedrigolli design for Esart Italy production, very elegant bronze table sculpture Argo years '70, perfect condition Measure 8 inches x 8" x H...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Esa Fedrigolli Design Sculpture Center Bronze Enaneled by Esart, Italy Years 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Esa Fedrigolli design vintage sculpture center bronze pocket emptier enameled in refined green, red and bleu by Esart Italy production in years 1970, signe...
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1870s Italian Antique Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
Located in Rome, IT
Arnaldo Pomodoro bronze sculpture "medaglia" for Tecno, bronze signed on verso "A Pomodoro" and inscribed " Osvaldo Borsani 1985 Atelier Stefano J...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Esther Fuhrman Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Esther Fuhrman, modern contemporary abstract bronze sculpture, with cut-out shapes and designs, unsigned. 13" H x 5.5" W x 3.75" D. . IN very good condi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Water Drop Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Bronze bowls with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina. ...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

M. Joffroy, France, Rare Modernist Bronze Sculpture, Edf, Pimingui, Mid 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
M. Joffroy, France. Rare modernist bronze sculpture. EDF, Pimingui. Mid-20th century. Measures: 16 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped and signed.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Abstract Modern Bronze Sculpture by Roy Gussow
By Roy Gussow
Located in Norwood, NJ
Abstract gilt modern bronze sculpture, "Study" by Roy Gussow (American, 1918-2011), marked and dated with coin seal inlaid to marble base. Mr. Gussow’s smal...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bob Bennett Abstract Bronze Sculpture, Signed
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful expression of movement and space shown in this minimal abstract sculpture. Cast bronze, polished and signed by Bob Bennett mounted to rough marble...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Nude Woman Sculpture by Contemporary American Artist Larry McLaughlin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A whimsical and powerful representation of the female form by Contemporary American artist Larry McLaughlin (born 1956). This sculpture is constructed...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete, Metal, Gold Leaf

Small Hickory Vase by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze vase produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina.
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Dew Vase Set of 3 in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Dew vase set of 3 in cast bronze by Elan Atelier. The Set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large Dew Vase. The Dew vase is crafted in our atelier utilizing the lost wax c...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

James Bearden Containment Box #2
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural "Containment" box, a vessel in blackened steel, dyed bronze, and red glass enamel by American artist James Bearden. Number 2 in a series. Top lifts off revealing an abstra...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel, Bronze, Enamel

Seasonal Tree Ice Flower, Medium Gold
Located in New York, NY
2020 Christmas Table Tree, Medium, 18 kt gold plated stainless steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Gold Plate

Contemporary 'Black Eye' Sculpture Engraved Glass, Chromed Brass by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2022 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Gold, Brass

Ivan Avoscan, Bronze Sculpture, Concrete Composition
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ivan Avoscan, French sculptor (1928-2012) Bronze sculpture, concrete composition. Made of reddish brown patinated bronze. Signed Avoscan. France, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Black & Gold Bronze Folio Flower Stand/Sculpture by Elan Atelier (In Stock)
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the NY showroom of Elan Atelier and ready to ship! Bronze sculpture produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in select...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Small Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in select...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Hickory Vase by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze vase produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina.
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern Contemporary Bronze Sculpture "Crystal" by M. Treml, Austria 2019
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind modern contemporary bronze sculpture "the crystal" - a unique duplicat of the original handcarved wooden sculpture m...
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2010s Austrian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Pepper Vase Small Size in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Pepper vase small size in cast bronze from Elan Atelier. The Pepper vases are cast in solid bronze using the lost wax method. Available in several sizes and finishes. Dimension...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Monumental Patinated Bronze Abstract Sculpture of a Female Nude by Byron Gálvez
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental bronze abstract of a female nude by "the Mexican Picasso" Byron Galvez. This large cast bronze sculpture with original patination and textured surface is signed by the artist at the base. Additional pictures available upon request Byron Gálvez (October 28, 1941 – October 27, 2009) was a Mexican artist who was primarily known for his painting but also created sculpture, including monumental works. He was born in rural Hidalgo state, to a father who played jazz...
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1990s Mexican Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selecte...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Uni Vase and Sculpture in Small Size by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Uni vase and sculpture in small size by Elan Atelier Uni vase is made in our atelier by hand utilizing the lost wax casting technique. The vase was inspired by a sea urchin...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Secondo Fuoco Flat Vase in Bronze
Located in London, GB
Secondo Fuoco is an investigation into slags, a reflection on the multiple souls of matter: its mineral origin, re-obtained by smelting processes and its...
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2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

X Large Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selecte...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Pepper Vase Large Size in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Pepper vase large size in cast bronze from Elan Atelier The Pepper vases are cast in solid bronze using the lost wax method. Available in several s...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Pepper Vase Set of 3 in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Pepper vase set of 3 in cast bronze from Elan Atelier The Set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large Pepper Vase The Pepper vases are cast in solid bronze using the lost ...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order. Each bronze is signed. ...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France, 2021
Located in London, GB
"Elevation" Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 2021 Bronze with black patina, cast iron with sand core, chiseled and patinated. 1/8 print, signed. Dimensions: H 80 x 18.5 x 7 cm This sculpture is an abstracted exploration of the mineral landscapes in Brittany and the balance of the rocks where Creach grew up. In his felling emotion, vision deals with the physical spaces carved out by those experiences. ______ Bertrand Créac'h is a french sculptor. He studied at the Ecole Boulle in Paris and met the artists Étienne Martin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Hana Vase Lost Wax Casting in Large Size by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Bronze Hana vase and sculpture lost wax casting in large size by Elan Atelier Bronze vase produced using the superi...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of 3 Bronze Hana Vase and Sculpture by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 bronze Hana vase and sculpture lost wax casting by Elan Atelier The Set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large Hana Vase. The Hana Br...
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2010s European Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Fra...
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2010s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

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