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Abstract Sculptures

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
"Mother s Purse" cement, resin, plastic and wood sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Duane Paul's work can best be characterized as innovative, dynamic and intimate. His sculptures each employ colorful organic shapes, which act as a personal language. The playful and...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood, Resin

"Untitled Abstract Arrangement"- Cement, Resin, Plastic, Zip-ties
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Duane Paul's work can best be characterized as innovative, dynamic and intimate. His sculptures each employ colorful organic shapes, which act as a personal language. The playful and...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Plastic, Wood, Pigment

Untitled Raku Sculpture II
Located in BARCELONA, ES
His production explores the intersections between popular culture, sculptural language, and everyday objects. Over the years, Cucchiaro has incorporated elements from the imaginary w...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hope - abstract wall sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Laser cut sculpture is part of Ilanit`s Calligraphy series. It is made of laser cut metal covered with automotive paint and comes re...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"Engine" Abstract, Industrial Bronze Metal Sculpture by Joel Perlman
Located in New York, NY
"Engine" by Joel Perlman Abstract sculpture in cast bronze Joel Perlman has been creating complex sculptures out of steel, bronze, and aluminum since the early 1970's. While minimal...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Feather Wall Art, Abstract Red and Earth Tones Geometric Pattern, 2025
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Consummation III" by Spanish artist Henar Iglesias is a one of a kind abstract partridge and golden pheasant feather artwork with an optical illusion quality. The work is mounted on...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Animal Skin, Organic Material, Found Objects, Wood Panel

Modern Abstract Expressionist Metal Etching
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract expressionist style etching is done on a metal sheet. The sheet is attached to a wood backing for easy hanging. The work is not framed. Artist Biography: Dick Wray,...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

"China Cabinet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

Abstract Limestone Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
By Duff Browne Dimensions: 12" H x 17" W Limestone
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

"True Blue" Large-Scale, Abstract Aluminum Metal Sculpture in Blue
Located in New York, NY
"True Blue" by Richard Pitts Powder-coated aluminum on a brushed aluminum base (height includes base) Richard Pitts works in many media, from steel to wood to bronze to aluminum, no...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Lapis No.5
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Zen like sculpture is formed from Linden wood also known as basswood, which was considered sacred in Slavic mythology. This minimalist sculpture was worked by hand for over 300 hours, The Lapis color is mineral paint...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Furiosa II - textured contemporary painting, colorful, magenta strokes, abstract
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful contemporary high textured abstract painting is great for a classic and contemporary setting. The variation of colors and rich texture would greatly bring a space to life. Tim Nikiforuk...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel

Procrastinator
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Olga’s artistic approach is centered around the elusive concept of time and its impermanence. Rather than engaging in an ontological reflection on the nature of time, Olga prefers to...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Decorative plate "Interaction" porcelain h 3 cm; w 26 cm; d 13, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Decorative plate "Interaction". Porcelain h 5 cm; w 20 cm
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

Copper Cube
Located in Brecon, Powys
Constructed out of copper wire, densely woven, looks good mounted on a wall as well as sitting or hanging.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Copper

"Honey Pot" - abstract sculpture - Barbara Hepworth
Located in Atlanta, GA
Susan Hable is inspired by the work of David Hockney, Milton Avery, Henri Matisse, Alex Katz, Howard Hodgkins, Hilma af Klint, Georgia O'Keeffe, Barbara Hepworth and Constantin Brâncuși. With humor and a bit of mischief, Susan Hable’s “Don't Pick The Flowers!” is a body of work that is at once a refuge and a playground. Inspired by her sumptuous garden just outside of her Athens studio, Susan flows from one medium to the next from painting to collage to sculpture. Susan sees her garden as a place for adventure and daydreaming, challenging her perceptions of what her Art can be. Even a weedy ground cover has caught Susan’s eye, an overlooked invasive is seen in a new light becoming a dreamlike fairytale path. Her work asks us to engage in life, go for a walk and play. Susan Hable Smith is the artist and designer behind the boldly colored and hand drawn patterns of Hable Construction...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Fork Tailed Devil Mk1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original Aircraft Sculpture Cast in Bronze on a mild steel base, the sculpture is patinated in a rich “Christmas Island Crab Red “ patina to emphas...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Musical plate with oriental ornament. 2011, porcelain, 4x33, 5x24, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Musical plate 2011, porcelain, 4x33,5x24,5 cm inside in the plate small pearls, which make a pleasant sound reminiscent of the sound of the sea, when you move the plate
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Lyra Series 27", Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture by Bill Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Lyra Series 27" by Bill Barrett Cast bronze Bill Barrett is considered a central figure in the second generation of American metal sculptors and is internationally known for his ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

"Bloom No. 5" from the Bloom Series, Abstract, Organic Sculpture in Glass
Located in New York, NY
Bloom No. 5 from the Bloom Series by Norman Mooney Edition of 10 + 2AP Clear float glass, aluminum Inspired by the work of the 19th century biologist Ernst Haeckel and his study of ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Forever
Located in Fairfield, CT
Master sculptor Santiago Medina’s Tuscany inspired Italian stainless steel masterpiece sculptures are at marquee public art venues such as Harvard, Stanford, Tufts and Washington Uni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

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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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Lacquer, Board

Cloud
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tom Nussbaum is known for a variety of work including drawings, paper cuts, prints, sculpture, children’s books, animations, functional design objects, and site-specific commissions....
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Free Flow - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This dynamic table sized sculpture is created from sheets of steel and rods, welded together in an abstract geometric pattern. While the work adheres to a rigid, rational geometry, this sculptures suggest lyrical movement, apparent weightlessness and improvisation as the title suggests. Chris Hill Free Flow welded steel, acrylic paint 21.5h x 11w x 5d in 43.18h x 20.32w x 12.70d cm CHI020 Chris Hill is a Santa Fe based sculptor. Chris was born in Port Arthur, Texas but grew up in small town North Mississippi. He began welding at age 18 at the Tennessee Valley Authority...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

" DELTA FORCE " Modern Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture Wood Aluminium
Located in Benahavis, ES
The Abstract Totem " Delta Force ” is a unique Sculpture made from a burnout mold by David Marshall in 2015, sand cast recycled aluminium in our foundry, handcrafted and mounted o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Untitled contemporary sculpture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A central figure in the California Light and Space movement, Laddie John Dill has been crafting light and earthy materials like concrete, glass, sand, and metal into luminous sculptu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood, Pigment

Crystal Amber Art Glass Vase Bowl
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Rare Crystal Amber Glass Art Vase Bowl from new workshop Liuli artist signed edition 251/350 Founded in 1987 by renowned glass artists Loretta H...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

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Glass

"I HOPE..." 2021, lamp by Chiharu Shiota, Design, Contemporary Art, Japanese Art
Located in Zug, CH
Chiharu Shiota "I HOPE..." 2021 stainless steel, heat-resistant satin glass, transparent Din A5 sheets Edition of 100 + 20 APs 120 x 120 cm 28 x printed artworks by the artist 65 x...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Photogravure, Paper

Peach eyes - abstract figurative sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This abstract figurative sculpture by Gal Melnick is from here latest body of works. It is a laser cut metal sculpture which is painted with automotive pai...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Landscape Transformed, Contemporary Abstract Tapestry, Textile Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
Adela Akers (b. 1933, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) is a Spanish-born textile and fiber artist. She is Professor Emeritus (1972 to 1995) at the Tyler Scho...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Foil

"Flare" by Kevin Barrett, Abstract Bronze Metal Sculpture, Tabletop Size
Located in New York, NY
"Flare" by Kevin Barrett Unique bronze, abstract tabletop sculpture Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and wall reliefs. Bronze M...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

"Angel" Unique, Organic, Abstract Metal Sculpture in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
"Angel" by Kevin Barrett Unique stainless steel, metal, abstract, outdoor sculpture Kevin Barrett is noted for creating unique, rhythmic, abstract indoor and outdoor sculpture and w...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Black Square (grid minimalist textile design modern geometric thread wall art)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Black nylon over panel keywords; use of common materials, assemblage, abstract sculpture, wall-sculpture, process-oriented, abstract art, line, form and color, black, monochrome scu...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Salvaged Book Abstract Wall Sculpture, Contemporary Installation Made to Order
Located in Boston, MA
Made to order. Requires 4-8 weeks processing time depending on the request and the artist's current waitlist. Please contact the gallery, TurningArt, for more information. These wall sculptures created by artist Nikki Rudolph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Paper

Silver Waves, Contemporary Tapestry by Adela Akers
Located in Wilton, CT
Silver Waves, Adela Akers, linen, horsehair, paint & metal foil, 63” x 24”, 2014 “There is a mathematical discipline in the way the work is constructed,” ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Foil

"Cobalt White All Over - In", Hand Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture, Abstract
Located in New York, NY
"Cobalt & White All Over" by Elizabeth Gregory-Gruen Hand cut 2-ply museum board, gouche This sculptural wall piece can mounted in a plexi box (dimensions: 24" x 20" x 3") Cut Work...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Board, Paint, Gouache

Angelo Di Benedetto 3D Abstract Painting – Shaped Canvas Mobile, c.1950
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and striking mid-century modern abstract painting was created circa 1950 by celebrated Denver modernist Angelo Di Benedetto (1913–1992). Painted on a shaped, three-dimensio...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bronze Sculpture Bolas IV by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Patina
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas IV' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Patina Certific...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Fire Dancer
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by acrylic on solid maple, matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-century ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Maple, Acrylic

"ROCKSLIDE D.T.’s", Industrial Abstract Sculpture in Metal Stone
Located in New York, NY
"ROCKSLIDE D.T.’s" by John Van Alstine Slate, pigmented and sealed steel The sculpture of John Van Alstine beautifully, and powerfully, balances the union of stone and metal, while ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stone, Slate, Metal, Steel

"Queen Nieve, " Abstract Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Westport, CT
This ceramic vessel by Jon Puzzuoli is made with porcelain and a crystalline glaze. It features a light, neutral palette of creme, white, and gold. The bottom portion of the round, c...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Luster, Porcelain, Glaze

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - ZAPII
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic and texture on solid maple , mahogany and matte clear coat Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mi...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Relationships III
Located in New York, NY
Relationships III is part of a series of three sculptures inspired by my personal experiences. When my two sons were growing up I told them the most difficult thing in life are you...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Linen, Wood

Relationships III
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"Equine Spirit II" Bronze sculpture 23" x 14.5" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Equine Spirit II" Bronze sculpture 23" x 14.5" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak Equine Spirit II, 1997 Bronze & Marble Signed & Dated Sculptures that mostly depict his characteristic...
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20th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Flight
Located in New York, NY
Barrett's Flight is a super mid-size sculpture that can sit on a table, console or coffee table. It can also be a feature piece on a pedestal. As its title conveys it brings a sens...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Cello Player (Tribute to Pablo Casals)
Located in New York, NY
Albert Wein is one of America's great sculptors of the modernist period. Like Paul Manship he won the Prix de Rome and he traveled there to study. His early works were in the WPA a...
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1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Concrete form tube series #1
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: This piece is created using a variety of casting materials cast into a concrete form tube (sonotube) and combined with cast off indust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Rubber, Plaster

Herringkel III
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original Aircraft Sculpture - Bronze- Deep Sea Green Patina Part of the Aerogenic series of bronze sculptures, a progression in the HERRINGKEL seri...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Nailed it Series No.50
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media on wooden panel Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in International Fashion Marke...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Estate of David Hayes_Form Study_plaster coated cut styrofoam_abstract sculpture
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to offer this important sculpture from the Estate of David Hayes. David Vincent Hayes (March 15, 1931 – April 9, 2013) was an American sculptor.. These Form Studi...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Polystyrene, Plaster, Acrylic

Estate of David Hayes_Form Study_carved plaster of paris_1970_abstract sculpture
Located in Darien, CT
ODETTA is pleased to offer this important sculpture from the Estate of David Hayes. David Vincent Hayes (March 15, 1931 – April 9, 2013) was an American sculptor.. Hayes received a...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster

British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Shelter III
Located in Paris, IDF
52 high x 36 x 33 cm Scorched oak enclosing a “boulder” finished with oxidised silver leaf. Unique Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 806 The boulder is free to m...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mogen David #2, hand carved sculpture Jewish themed star of David
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstracted, Judaica Maple Sculpture based upon Jewish Star Eric Pesso is recognized for his mind-bending carved creations, created from single trunks of neighborhood trees. In 2012...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Maple

Small Red Modernist Tree Root Sculpture in Welded Steel, Abstract Art
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Steve Tobin Red Dancing Root, 2024 Forged and welded steel, multicoat acrylic paint 17 x 16 x 16 inches STo003 Steve Tobin (b. 1957, Philadelphia) is a conceptual artist whose acade...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Tripolemus" Abstract, Bronze Metal Sculpture, Large-Scale, Outdoors
Located in New York, NY
"Tripolemus" by Hans Van de Bovenkamp Large-scale, abstract outdoor sculpture in bronze Stainless steel base measures 36"w x 48"d Renowned for his monumental sculpture created prima...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Title What’s Behind the Mask?
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Shelley Heffler was born and raised in the Bronx. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York where she studied interior design, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Art. She graduated from Cal State Northridge with a Master’s degree in fine art followed by a teaching credential. She traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia photographing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Vinyl, ABS

"Flairing Bastion", Minimalist Abstract Metal Sculpture, Aluminum Painted Red
Located in New York, NY
"Flairing Bastion" Minimalist Abstract Metal Sculpture by Michael Enn Sirvet Red powder-coated aluminum About Michael Enn Sirvet's Bastion Series The Bastion Series of sculptures a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Les ruines de Delphes
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Francois Bauer studied graphic design in Chaumont, then went to HEAR, where he deepened his curriculum in object design. He then studied at the European Institute of Ceramic Arts in ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Enamel

Rio 2/30
Located in Napa, CA
Siri Hollander, born in New York, lived most of her childhood in Andalusia, Spain, where the local community revolved around fairs and fiestas. Influenced by a family of artists and ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Untitled beautiful colorful abstract contemporary sculpture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A central figure in the California Light and Space movement, Laddie John Dill has been crafting light and earthy materials like concrete, glass, sand, and metal into luminous sculptures, wall pieces, and installations since the 1970s. Referring to his choice of materials, Dill explains: “I was influenced by [Robert] Rauschenberg, Keith Sonnier, Robert Smithson...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Wood, Pigment

Abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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