1980s Sculptures

Artist: James McCain, American (b. 1944) Title: Hunter Year: circa 1980 Medium: Bronze Sculpture on Wooden Base, signature and numbering inscribed Edition: 85/250 Size: 12.5 x 6 x ...

Glass Bowl Ira Sapir, American (1955) Hand-Blown Glass Size: 4 x 7.63 x 7.63 in. (10.16 x 19.37 x 19.37 cm)

Artist: Willam Stone, American XXth - XXIst Title: Correct Time Year: 1987 Medium: Marker on Clock on Base, signed, titled and numbered on bottom Edition: 4/10 Size: 26 in. x 25 in. ...

Untitled 1982 Young Man With Closed Eyes Artist signed, and dated. WILLIAM LUDWIG (1935-2011) Education: University of Connecticut, 1957-1961 Hartford Art School, University of Har...

It is a small sculpture, made by Piero Augusto Donati in bronze between the 1980s and 1990s. Thirty castings were made, and this one in question is No. 5/30. This is a running horse ...

Ceramic Bowl, signed by artist. 16.5" x 18"

Wonderful post-modern wall sculpture that is part of artist Jack Reilly (American, b. 1950) "Classics Series" solo exhibition held at the Boritzer-Gray Gallery in October, 1989 at Los Angeles. This unique piece juxtaposes classical motifs with 3 dimensional stacked geometrically modern shapes and hues. The combination of linear structure and color field painting with illusionary space resulted in a unique synthesis of abstraction and pictorial depth, which was sometimes referred to as "Abstract Illusionism." Signed and dated on verso "Jack Reilly, October 1989." Image size: 19"H x 29"W x 3.5"D Reilly's early work reflected various influences of prominent artists of the time including Frank Stella, Elsworth Kelly...

Artist: Nancy Graves (American, 1939-1995) Title: "Rope Trap" *Titled, signed, and dated by Graves (inscribed into the metal) on red cylinder lower right Year: 1985 Medium: Original ...

Multicolor Brown Vase David Ruth, American Date: circa 1981 Blown Glass, Signed Size: 8.5 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (21.59 x 8.26 x 8.26 cm)

"Synopsis" by Elsbeth Halvorsen Vever (American, b. 1929). Box sculpture combines aluminum, sand, bone, glass and a magnifier. Signed "Elsbeth Vever 1982" on verso. Image, 24.50"L x 13.75"H x 4"W. Using bone as the central image Elsbeth has assembled an optical and visual experience. One view is the magnification and juxtaposition of the floating effect of the curvature in the stainless steel background; stand back and it's a hologram effect. The first image shows clearly the hologram effect available to the eye of the viewer. From a review of her show of box constructions in Providence, Rhode Island: "Viewing her box constructions is a lot like a walk in the moonlight. What we know, or think, to be true in the hard brightness of daytime reality dissolves into an amorphous space of multiple possibilities and perspectives." Born in Purdys, New York, Elspeth Halvorsen is the daughter, granddaughter, and mother of professional artists. She has studied at prestigious academic and artistic institutions includingthe New School for Social Research, the Art Students League, and the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. In 1955, she moved to Provincetown, Massachusetts, establishing her home and studio in the former residence of Mark Rothko. Provincetown not only remains her home but also acts as a personal, social, and artistic source of inspiration for her work. Shortly after arriving in Provincetown, Halvorsen and her husband, the late Tony Vevers...

Lip Service Joe DiStefano, American (1940–2020) Ceramic Vase, Signed Size: 8 x 14 x 6.5 in. (20.32 x 35.56 x 16.51 cm)

Red and Black Vase David Ruth, American Blown Glass, Signed Size: 10 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (25.4 x 8.26 x 8.26 cm)

"Raku Vase with Fireworks" is an original ceramic vase by Marty Marcus. The artist signed the piece on the bottom. It features brightly colored abstract patterns on an earth-toned background. The vessel is a unique piece of décor priced well under $900. Part of the Design Lovers Sale...

Sculptural folk art piece by listed artist Sharon Yavis. This work is constructed by applying layers of wood to create an almost three dimensional effect ...

A unique and captivating sculpture for any room. Placed near a source of daylight this work is extraordinary in terms of how it will react to light, through colored light and change...

Sleeping Nude Large cast handmade paper, artist signed AP 10/20, 1981 62x52x5.5 wood, linen and lucite box frame. Stunning art wall sculpture by Fran...

"Raku Vase with Concentric Rings" is a ceramic piece signed on the bottom by the artist Marty Marcus. The vase has a variety of gorgeous color variations. 7 1/4" height; 8 1/2" dia...

The Big Door 3 is a Contemporary artwork realized in 1986 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Hand carved relief in mahogany woo...

Elliptical Series Ira Sapir, American (1955) Hand-Blown Glass, dedicated to "Diane" Size: 4 x 13.5 x 13.5 in. (10.16 x 34.29 x 34.29 cm)

The Big Door (La Grande Porta) is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1986 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Relief ...

Pink Ice David Ruth, American Portfolio: Sea Passage Series Date: 1980 Cast Glass, Signed Edition of AP Size: 9 x 4 x 5 in. (22.86 x 10.16 x 12.7 cm)

Very rare early work by master Michael Lucero. Originally purchased at Linda Farris Gallery, Seattle in 1982 for $8500. Michael Lucero (b. 1953) was born in Tracy, California and...

Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck: A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats It...

Original one of a kind resin sculpture. Initialed and dated "CJF 85" by Carole A Feuerman. Artwork in Excellent Condition. Please do not hesitate to ask us any further questions. ...

Untitled Vessel (INV# NP5675) Richard DeVore stoneware and glaze 16 × 12 × 11” 1984 BIO- Richard DeVore (1933 - 2006) was one of the most important American ceramicists of the past ...

Modern abstract fish sculpture made of copper by Houston, TX artist Frank Dolejska. The work features an elongated fish shape with the words "hot lips" ...

Artist: Hans van de Bovenkamp, Dutch (1938 - ) Title: Circles and Waves Year: 1986 Medium: Steel Sculpture Overall Size: 87 x 50 in. (220.98 x 127 cm)

The baby by Nicolas ALQUIN (born 1958) A bronze sculpture with a nuanced greenish dark brown patina signed on the leg with the monogram "NA" for Nicolas Alquin cast by "Blanchet Fo...

Artist: Paul Oestreicher, American Title: In the River of Grass "The Chase" Medium: Bronze Sculpture Size: 9 in. x 20 in. x 8 in. (22.86 cm x 50.8 cm x 20.32 cm)

Rare Untitled Dome (INV# NP5677) Robert Turner stoneware and glaze 10 × 8.5 × 8.5” 1981 signed BIO- Robert Chapman Turner (1913 - July 26, 2005) was an American potter known for hi...

Roughly hewn and painted, carved wooden sculpture. Hand signed and dated. Provenance Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, (accompanied with copy of original invoice dated 1986.) This was from his show Out of Africa. Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His first one-man exhibition in the United States, the show featured multidimensional and multi-media work with influences from Africa and nature. Philippe Cognée...

oil and wax on canvas Mala Breuer grew up attending classes in painting and drawing from a young age at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After high school she attended ...

Artist: Kay Ritter Title: Janitor Medium: Painted Papier-mache on Metal Base, with mop, duster, scrubbing brush, and key chain Year: c. 1983 Size: 52 x 28 x 30 in. (132.08 x 71.12...

Original sculpture EA 2/2 Signed and numbered by the artist and stamped Bocquel fondeur. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. Arman wrote, “The bow on the st...

Acrylic on wood sculpture by Giancarlo Impiglia, titled "59th and 3rd," depicts a very elegant female figure waiting for an appointment on 3rd Avenue. The sculpture, probably commi...

A lively and important work that would bring animation to any interior. Though he has been called “the world’s best public sculptor,” by art critic Ken Johnson, Tom Otterness’ playfu...

Mario Dal Fabbro's "Untitled Carved Wood Sculpture" is somewhat reminiscent of driftwood with natural cracks that have been carved by the ebb and...

Title: Horse - Taal Mayon Year: 1981 Medium: Terra Cotta Sculpture, signed and dated Size: 20.5 in. x 23 in. x 6 in. (52.07 cm x 58.42 cm x 15.24 cm)

Artist: Anthony Quinn Title: Nefertiti Medium: Unique hand-carved black Marble sculpture on marble base, signature inscribed Size: 34.5 x 8 x 7.5 inches (39 in. with base)

Earthenware, 1986 Publisher : Atelier de Segries (Moustiers-Sainte-Marie) Diameter: 25cm The energy of the artist's gesture can be seen in the peta...

Artist: Catherine Lee, American (1950 - ) Title: Geometric (Dancing Gold Var.) Year: circa 1989 Medium: Welded Bronze and Steel Sculpture Size: 57 x 35.5 x 3.5 in. (144.78 x 90.17 x ...

Figurative sculpture of a nude female figure. The stone is a grey tone with speckling. The artist signed and dated the piece in the crevice on the bottom. Jose Zacarias is known for ...

A unique clay mask by Hawaii based artist Ira Ono. Artist: Ira Ono Year: 1982 Medium: Ceramic Size: 10.5 x 5.5 x 3 in. (26.67 x 13.97 x 7.62 cm)

Interesante conjunto de 15 figuras en barro policromado del prestigioso ceramista brasileño manuel eudocio (caruaru - pe alto do moura, 1931 - 2016) Se trata de una banda o orquesta...

Artist: Sandro Chia (Italian, b. 1946) Title: Angel with Heart Year: circa 1980 Medium: Bronze sculpture with patina, signature and numbering inscribe...

"Quimeres "original steel unic piece sculpture Sculpture by the Spanish artist FERRAN SORIANO Artist well known for his large format works on the street. Iron and Steel Ferran Sori...

This striking wall sculpture by prolific mid-century Texas artist, Stuart Mathews, exemplifies his mastery in blending mixed metals into compelling abstract forms. Mathews—who honed ...

Untitled 1989 Man With Closed Eyes Bronze on wooden base WILLIAM LUDWIG (1935-2011) Education: University of Connecticut, 1957-1961 Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, 1961-...

François Decq (born 1951) (see biography on Google) Abstract Composition 89, circa 1989 Wall sculpture Acrylic on wood Signed and dated on the reverse This wall sculpture reflects...

"Can't Get Her Off My Mind" is an original ceramic sculpture created by Steven Kemenyffy. 43"x30"x14" Ceramic Steven Kemenyffy (born 1943) is an American ceramic artist living and working in Pennsylvania. He is most recognized for his contributions to the development of the American ceramic raku tradition. He has served as a Professor of Ceramic Art at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (formerly Edinboro State College) since 1969. He Has retired from teaching, but continues to produce artwork at his home studio in McKean, Pennsylvania. Kemenyffy is often characterized in regard to his contributions to American experimental ceramics of the late 1960s and early 1970s. More specifically, Kemenyffy’s contributions to American raku techniques are often cited. Kemenyffy has stated that his interest in raku came out of practical considerations: “We [Steven and Susan] were doing a variety of workshops in a variety of different media. Raku was always an official way of making pieces in a short period of time…In raku it seems to compress all the firings into one.” Kemenyffy, himself, describes his early work as “Biomorphic forms alluding to old ceramic traditions such as tiles, vases, and containers.” These works were often in excess of six feet tall and many times included mixed media elements. In 1974, Kemenyffy wrote about the work he was producing; “For several years now, my work has dealt with certain formal considerations. Chief among these is using clay in such a way as to crystallize the moment and permanentize the impermanent. These have been among the primary concerns of all potters since the earliest times.” Today, Kemenyffy continues his pursuit of biomorphic imagery and themes. He writes, “Personally I am most challenged by the business of transforming porous organics into porcelain.” For much of Kemenyffy’s career, he has worked in tandem with his wife, Susan Hale Kemenyffy. In 1987 Susan stated about their collaborative works: “Steven is the [sculptor], I am the drawer. These works would not exist if it weren’t for the sculpture; if it weren’t for the clay. The clay entity comes first and my drawings come second.” James Paul Thompson further clarifies this relationship (as observed in 1987): “Steven Kemenyffy uses patterns as a point of departure for his work, while Susan Kemenyffy...

Robert Kushner, born in 1949, in California, lives in New York, and is a painter and sculptor. He gained attention in the early seventies as a performance artist, using food, fabric and nudity. Kushner was associated with the Pattern and Decoration movement and used fabric collage in large-scale, bold paintings of the figure. Since 1987 he has used flowers as the subject of his paintings, more recently adding a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables to his repertoire. Kushner's use of rich color harmonies and bold, fluid drawing, mark his belief in the importance of beauty in our lives. Kushner draws from a unique range of influences, including Islamic and European textiles, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe, Charles Demuth, Pierre Bonnard, Tawaraya Sotatsu, Ito Jakuchu...

Artist: Frank Gallo, American (1933 - ) Title: Pink Hat Medium: Ceramic Tile, signed lower right Size: 16 x 14 in. (40.64 x 35.56 cm) Frame: 23.5 x 23.5 inches

Rosamond Berg (American, 1931 - 2018) Voyage I, 1982 Mixed media construction including hand-dyed cotton cloth pouches 24 x 24 inches Signed, titled an...

This Enamel on aluminum in plexi box by Jay Phillips, is a structural contemporary work. Phillips cut and folded his materials to form overlaps and projections. His use of bright colors reflected his early Southern California art...

Keith Haring Mickey Mouse Skateboard Deck: Standout Keith Haring Skateboard Deck featuring lush, vibrant, fun colors & classic early 1980s Keith Haring Mickey Mouse imagery. A brilliant piece of Haring wall-art that hangs with ease. This work originated from the sold out collaboration between Diamond Supply and the Keith Haring Foundation. The deck is housed in its original shrink-wrap and bares the copyright of the Haring foundation on the reverse. Medium: Maple wood skateboard deck. 2021. Approximate Dimensions: 8.0 x 31 inches (20.5 x 79 cm). In original shrink wrapping; excellent overall condition. Estate trademark & Haring printed signature on the reverse. From sold out/out of print edition of unknown. Keith Haring rose to prominence in 1980s New York within the East Village art scene alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer. He bridged the gap between the art world and the street, graffiting city subways and sidewalks before committing to a studio practice. Haring united the appeal of cartoons with the raw energy of Art Brut artists such as Jean DuBuffet as he developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic that comprised energetic, boldly outlined figures against solid or patterned backdrops. His major themes included exploitation, subjugation, drug abuse, and the threat of nuclear holocaust; Haring boldly engaged with social issues, especially after receiving an AIDS diagnosis in 1987. Today, his work sells for seven figures at auction and has been the subject of solo shows at the Brooklyn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna, among other institutions. Related Categories Pop Art. Graffiti. Street art. skate art...

Carole Eisner's indoor sculptures, averaging two to four feet tall, are made from a welded collage of drops and cut-out steel pieces from the same series of scrap she found in a Conn...

This painted ceramic tile by Italo Scanga, epitomizes the characteristics of his oeuvre. Polychrome and vibrant art from the Memphis Milano era. This is signed with his initials. This is reminiscent of the mid century work of Jean Lurcat and Jean Picart le Doux. Italo Scanga (June 6, 1932 - July 7, 2001), an Italian-born American artist, was known for his sculptures, prints and, paintings, mostly created from found objects. In his youth in Calabria, Italy he worked as a cabinetmaker's apprentice and studies sculpture with a man who carved statues of saints. Italo Scanga was an innovative neo Dada, neo-Expressionist, and neo-Cubist multimedia artist who made assemblage, collage, sculptures of ordinary objects and created prints, glass, and ceramic works. Modern Italian abstract geometric folk art. Scanga's materials included natural objects like branches and seashells, as well as kitsch figurines, castoff musical instruments and decorative trinkets salvaged from flea markets and thrift shops. He combined these ingredients into free-standing assemblages, which he then painted. Although visually ebullient, the results sometimes referred to gruesome episodes from Greek mythology or the lives and deaths of martyred saints. He considered his artistic influences to be sweepingly pan-cultural, from African sculpture to Giorgio de Chirico. He often collaborated with the sculptor Dale Chihuly, who was a close friend. Constructed of wood and glass, found objects or fabric, his ensembles reflect a trio of activities—working, eating, and praying. These activities dominate the lives of those who live close to the land, but they are also activities that are idealized by many who contemplate, romantically, a simpler, bucolic life. Italo graduated from Michigan State University where he befriended fellow artists Richard Merkin and David Pease. He studied under Lindsey Decker who introduces him to welding and sculpture after his initial interest in photography. Also studies with Charles Pollock, the brother of Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock. His first teaching job was at University of Wisconsin (through 1964). where he met Harvey Littleton, a fellow instructor. He later moves to Providence, Rhode Island,I to teach at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Is colleagues with artists Richard Merkin and Hardu Keck. Starts a correspondence with HC Westermann. Spends summers teaching at Brown University; colleague of Hugh Townley. Moves to State College, PA, and teaches at Pennsylvania State University for one year. Meets artists Juris Ubans, Harry Anderson, Richard Frankel, and Richard Calabro, who remain friends throughout his career. 1967: David Pease helps him get a tenure track position at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, . Artists he works closely with include Ernest Silva, Lee Jaffe, Donald Gill, and William Schwedler. Meets graduate student Dale Chihuly while lecturing at RISD and develops a lifelong friendship. 1969: One person exhibition, Baylor Art Gallery, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Works very closely with students Larry Becker and Heidi Nivling (who later run a gallery in Philadelphia, PA), and Harry Anderson. Welcomes many artists into his home including Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, Bruce Nauman (a former student), Vito Acconci, Ree Morton and Rafael Ferrer. 1973: "Saints Glass" at 112 Greene Street Gallery, NYC. Installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Meets Gordon Matta Clark and contributes to an artist cookbook. Goes to Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, founded by Dale Chihuly, as a visiting artist. He continues to work there annually through 2001. Works over the years with Pilchuck artists Richard Royal, Seaver Leslie, Jamie Carpenter, Joey Kirkpatrick, Flora Mace, Robbie Miller, Billy Morris, Buster Simpson...

This painted wood sculpture by the Belgian artist Corneille, circa 1980, is an expressionist rendering of a two nudes. Corneille was influenced by Miró, Picasso and Paul Klee but cl...

Artist: Jean Richardson, American (1940 - ) Title: Gemini Year: 1989 Medium: Bronze Sculpture Edition: 10 Size: 18 x 19 x 12 in. (45.72 x 48.26 x 30.48 cm) Base: 3 x 12 x 12 inches

Numbered and limited to 8 copies Artwork signed Authenticity: Sold with certificate of Authenticity Invoice from the gallery Sculpture: bronze, metal, bronze patina Display: The s...