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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
Chateau des Oiseaux
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Jean Arp Château des Oiseaux Bronze Signed "Arp" Edition 5/5 Provenance: Sidney Janis Gallery, New York Conceived in 1963, cast in bronze in an edition of 5 between 1967 and 1969. J...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

"The man without a rod Nr 1" Sculpture 34.6x13x10 in Ed 2/5 by Sergii Shaulis
Located in Culver City, CA
"The man without a rod Nr 1" Sculpture 34.6x13x10 in Ed 2/5 by Sergii Shaulis From "The man without a rod" series Approximate weight 40 lbs The artist spent almost ten years of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Cumulus - Mixed Media Abstract Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, seamlessly blends sculpture and performance art in her captivating work. She has garnered recognition with exhibitio...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

The Fox - large, aluminum sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Monumental sculpture - suitable for lobby or corporate interior. Smooth looping and folding rectangular tubes in curvilinear aluminum, Pierre Bourgault was inspired by traditional ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Cuerpos Magnéticos #6. Wall sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies: we see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, attractions, spaces, movement, stillness. Cuer...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin

5 Leaf Stone Gingko by Kuno Vollet - Gilded Brass Gingko sculpture on stone base
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Stone Gingko Materials: Cast brass, gold leaf, Stone base This small elegant original brass cast and gold leaf sculpture by German artist Kuno Vollet bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Gold, Brass

"Beach-Combed Mochaware, " 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 travels. In his ongoing series of memory jugs, Thompson adorns stoneware vessels with a kaleidoscope of ceramic shards, found objects, and pocket-sized trinkets he collected over the course of his life. Also known as forget-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one who has recently passed. Small tokens and mementos of the deceased are gathered and affixed to the exterior of a jug or vase, an abundance of memories that celebrates a life lived to the fullest. Michael Thompson applies this tradition to his own practice, creating tactile assemblages of this and that. Formed in the manner of collage, each jug honors the lost memories of generations past and his own memories of personally discovering each item. With varied sources for materials including Kyoto, Turkey, and Mexico, a great number of the found shards are 18th and 19th century ceramics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Stone

"Magic Circle Variation", Hand Cut, Laser Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Magic Circle Constellation" by Rogan Brown Laser and hand cut paper, framed Rogan Brown creates abstract and sculptural wall reliefs. The large, hand cut pieces are dissected from ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper

American Contemporary Sculpture by Scott Troxel - Spomenick
Located in Paris, IDF
Artwork made by ipe, cherry, mahogany, walnut, boat nails, acrylic & reclaimed suede Scott Troxel has exhibited his work at numerous fairs and exhibitions ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic, Mahogany, Walnut

Indoor/Outdoor Sculpture_Abstract_Aluminum_Little Boy Blue, Matt Devine
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Large, freestanding sculpture by Matt Devine. With strong line work and comprised of repeated, distinct shapes, "Little Boy Blue" can also be placed indoors and outdoors. MATT DEVI...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Schwerelos Gold by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Golden bronze sculpture
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Schwerelos Gold Materials: Bronze sculpture with a dark patina on black granite base or white marble Size: 65cm height of upper sculpture, base: 18 x 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

"Signs Nr.2" Sculpture 20 x 20 x 4 in Ed. 1/1 by Sergii Shaulis
Located in Culver City, CA
"Signs Nr.2" Sculpture 20 x 20 x 4 in Ed. 1/1 by Sergii Shaulis Medium: Ceramic From the SIGNS series Approximate weight 32 lbs ABOUT ARTIST Born on 27 May 1985 in Kharkiv, Ukrai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

High Schwerelos by Kuno Vollet - Tall Contemporary Black bronze sculpture
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: High Schwerelos Materials: Bronze sculpture with a dark patina on black granite base Size: 90 cm height, base, 6 x 17 x 14 cm Edition of 15
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Ernest Trova, Falling Man, Limited Edition 1969 PACE Gallery silkscreen poster
Located in New York, NY
Ernest Tino Trova Limited Edition of 2000 Silkscreen on heavy art paper Unframed This exclusive poster, created by renowned American artist Ernest Trova as an edition for Pace Columbus, is a testament to his profound influence in contemporary art and his longstanding association with Pace Gallery...
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1960s Abstract Sculptures

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Lithograph, Offset

Cloud Window - geometric abstract, painted stainless steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This playful pop art-inspired large indoor sculpture is by Calgary’s Alexander Caldwell. Stainless steel balls in various sizes are welded to create...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Raspberry Shimmer Pyrites (plum red cubic, tabletop sculpture, geometric, wood)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This series by Chloe Hedden and Bill Hedden explores the growth forms of the mineral pyrite.  Pyrite or 'fools gold' grows in organic ever expanding interconnected cubes. This father...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Alkyd

Santiago Medina - INNER STRENGTH (TABLE TOP), Sculpture 2022
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian stainless steel with a special high-temperature patina. Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvar...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Trisha I - Elegant Original Figurative Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Grande Couronne - contemporary, geometric abstract, polished aluminum sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
He has been called the ‘Light Sculptor.’ Quebec artist Jean-Pierre Morin is inspired by the light and shapes found in nature. The pleasing organic shape ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Aspiring Path by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Black Steel sculpture for Outdoors
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Aspiring Path Contemporary steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Stunning large artwork. Possible to put on a pedestal or directly on to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

"Two Note Swivel", Large-Scale Abstract Metal Sculpture, Red, Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
"Two Note Swivel" by Alex Barrett Large-scale, organic abstract metal sculpture in powder-coated aluminum Alex Barrett's monumental abstract sculptures are built with aluminum, and ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Play Tower #9 (Colorful Abstract Standing Sculpture in Sky Blue, Pink Orange)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract, three-dimensional standing sculpture in colorful shades of sky blue, blood orange, green, yellow, and pink "Play Tower #9", made by Hudson Valley artist, Donise English, in...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Wax, Archival Paper

Set of 3 design vases «Faith, Hope, Love». Сeramics/ porcelain, Small sculpture
Located in Zofingen, AG
Faith, Hope, Love are the fundamental values of humanity. Faith gives meaning to our existence and helps us cope with life's difficulties. Hope allows us to look into the future wit...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Porcelain

Impressive Branch and Cauliflower Coral Sculpture on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive branch and cauliflower coral assemblage hand crafted in specimens with mother nature's sea inspired colors and forms. Presented on a lucite base to enhance its sculptural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Organic Material

Abstract Cityscape Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in Beachwood, OH
Abstract Cityscape, c. 1950-60 Painted mixed metal 19.25 in. h. x 19.5 in. w. x 11.5 in. d.
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1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Stack XXI : contemporary modern geometric sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic

Creation Myth, Hand made Ceramic Vase Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This vessel was built using the traditional and ancient methods of coil building. Through this meditative process, ancestral connections are drawn. The composition wraps around the f...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

Natural / Unnatural L - Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, seamlessly blends sculpture and performance art in her captivating work. She has ga...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Forces of Nature 7 - Sculptural Abstract Minimalist Textural Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Len Klikunas creates sculptural minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His original artwork is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Gesso, Mixed Media, Wood Panel

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Sculpture Light V Italian Giorgio Petracci
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Size: 12x10x13 cm Pedestal not included. Medium: Wood, acrylic and holographic print At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professio...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic

Black U Vase - Large Black Porcelain Sculpture Vessel
Located in East Quogue, NY
Large black U porcelain sculptural vase with black satin glaze by Mary Jaffe. Size: 6 x 8 x 3 inches Porcelain, ceramic, ceramic sculpture, functional sculpture, functional vessel, ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze

Slender Thing (Abstract, Modernist Brancusi Inspired Minimalist Grey Sculpture)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract modernist, minimal, Brancusi inspired three dimensional wall sculpture in light grey. Made of carved high-density foam, epoxy resin, pigment and gypsum cement. Despite it's ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Board, Pigment

Nocturne Ed. 2/15 - smooth, polished, abstract, bronze sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary bronze sculpture was inspired by music and made by David Chamberlain. At once expressive and elegant, this abstract bronze scu...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Forces of Nature 20 - Rich Textured Abstract Minimalist Beige Canvas Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Len Klikunas paints minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. The Blocks series is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media

Black U Vase - Small Black Porcelain Sculpture Vessel
Located in East Quogue, NY
Small black U porcelain sculptural vase with black satin glaze by Mary Jaffe. Size: 6 x 6 x 3 inches Porcelain, ceramic, ceramic sculpture, functional sculpture, functional vessel, ...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze

Cuerpos Magnéticos #14. Wall sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies: we see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, attractions, spaces, movement, stillness. Cuer...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculpture, "3 Torsos"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original figurative sculpture by San Diego artist, Susan Hawkins. Its dimensions are 9x8.5x.2.25. It is made of bronze. A certificate of authenticity will fol...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Tall Haptic Vessel (Scraped) - abstract, glazed, vessel, ceramic sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This unique tall ceramic vessel is handmade. Bill Greaves creates handsome contemporary ceramics inspired by the colours, forms and textures found in nature. The Canadian ceramicist...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lu
Located in Westport, CT
Donald Martiny’s signature work is composed of dispersed pigment on aluminum. He creates immediately frozen brushstrokes that are made from his own movements. They are defined by the...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer, Pigment

Ivory Gold - Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, seamlessly blends sculpture and performance art in her captivating work. With exhib...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Wire

Green Feather Beads Mesa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
It was the tumult of the sixties that compelled me to drop out of Swarthmore College, move “back to the land” and become an intuitive artist. I believed that if we were to survive a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Light as Air by Kuno Vollet - Gold polished Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Light as Air Materials: Bronze sculpture polished to a sparkling gold on granite base Size: 65cm height of upper sculpture, base: 18x 18 cm Takes aroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Untitled (original double sided polymorph kinetic sculpture)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil painting on metal double sided spinning polymorph kinetic sculpture. Artwork size: 3.8 x 5 x 1 inches. Hand signed and dated on the underside by Yaacov Agam. Certif...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper, Gouache

Woman 2
Located in Fresno, CA
Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Assemblage #4 (Letters, Glass Slides, and Wood)
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract expressionist oil painting with assembled objects by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Against a orange-bronze and pink background, the artist has attached several objects, including plastic letters, paper cutouts, and glass slides...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Plastic, Paper, Oil, Canvas

Swimming in Black and White: painted abstract relief sculpture for wall or shelf
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a plaster cast relief sculpture painted with black and white designed to be mounted directly to the wall or installed on a shelf. It is an abstract image evoking flowing water and sea life. It is reminiscent of a fossil or natural or scientific curiosity in a "Wunderkammer," or historical cabinet of curiosities. It is signed on the back. Ava Blitz...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Acrylic

Umbra series 15, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fear and insecurity came uninvited to keep the artist company. Suddenly it became necessary to release the sensations that surrounded him day and night. At times the artist felt as i...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

1978 One on the other one by G.Roland Abstract Sculpture Polished Aluminum
By G. Roland
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork is composed by two single cubes simply juxtaposed, as the original artist project present in our Gallery Archive. One of a kind piece and it is signet by the Author.
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Korean Contemporary Art by Jeon Byeong Sam - Blossom 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Stacking printed on photographic paper Jeon Byeong Sam is a South Korean artist born in 1977 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. He is a contemporary artist internationally k...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper

Cuerpos Magnéticos #34. Wall sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies: we see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, attractions, spaces, movement, stillness. Cuer...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Epoxy Resin, Pigment

Aspiring Path by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Rusted Steel sculpture for Outdoors
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Aspiring Path Contemporary rusted steel sculpture for inside or garden outdoor spaces. Stunning large artwork. Possible to put on a pedestal or directly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of Antique Italian Mirrored Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th Century neoclassical Italian obelisks clad in mirrored sections with etched floral designs now oxidized to perfection with the expected imperfections. Presented...
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Late 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Mirror

"Cell Colony", Hand Cut, Laser Cut Paper Wall Relief Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
"Cell Colony " by Rogan Brown Laser and hand cut paper, framed Rogan Brown creates abstract and sculptural wall reliefs. The large, hand cut pieces are dissected from sheet after sh...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Paper

Haptic Series Vessel Cobalt Blue - abstract, glazed, ceramic, vessel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary ceramic vessel’s shape was inspired by nature. Bill Greaves enjoys the freedom of expressing his artistic vision by hand-forming vessels out of clay. His pieces em...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Miniature corner sculpture, ceramic and concrete brick wall, architecture
Located in Carballo, ES
Miniature wall sculpture created by Ruth Vidal, currently part of the "Côte à Côte" exhibition at the Vilaño de Camariñas Lighthouse, on the Galician Costa da Morte. The artist focus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Concrete

Bronze Sculpture “Arise”
Located in Fresno, CA
Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

RED PRISM
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vasa Mihich is a renowned Los Angeles-based artist known for his sleek, colorful and captivating acrylic sculptures. He is a Senior Professor of Design at the University of Californi...
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1980s Abstract Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer

Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry by Ritzi Jacobi and Peter Jacobi
Located in Wilton, CT
Exotica Series, Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Sculpture. Cotton, goat hair and sisal, 114" x 60" x 6", 1975. Ritzi Jacobi (1941 - 2022) and Peter Jacob...
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1970s Abstract Sculptures

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Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Thread

"Wall Strikes II" Abstract, Cast Metal Wall Sculpture by John Ruppert
Located in New York, NY
"Wall Strikes" by John Ruppert Cast bronze, Stainless Steel, Copper, Iron, from a fragment of a tree struck by lightning Edition of 3 Over the past 35 years, John Ruppert has been w...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Iron

"Hand of Fate", Large-Scale Abstract Metal Sculpture, Red, Outdoor, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
"Hand of Fate" by Alex Barrett Large-scale, organic abstract metal sculpture in powder-coated aluminum Alex Barrett's monumental abstract sculptures are built with aluminum, and are...
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2010s Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add sculptures created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Scott Troxel, John Van Alstine, Marty Mackenzie, and Stephen Walling. Frequently made by artists working with Wood, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract sculptures, so small editions measuring 0.38 inches across are also available. Prices for sculptures made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $1,400,000, while the average work sells for $4,500.