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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Enchanted, Abstract 3D Art Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, modern art
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Enchanted, Size: 44" x 71" x 4'' inch, (...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Passo di Danza - Bronze Sculpture by Giuseppe Mazzullo - 1946
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze sculpture with wooden base. Signed and dated under the base. Certificate of authenticity signed by the artist,
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1940s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Monochrome, Abstract 3D Art, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Monochrome, Size: 44" x 71" x 4'' inch, ...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Monochrome, Abstract 3D Art, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Monochrome, Size: 36" x 58" x 4'' inch, ...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Dusk, Abstract 3D Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Dusk, Size: 36" x 58" x 4'' inch, (91x148x10...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Polish Modernist Stretching CAT Bronze Expressionist Art Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Signed bronze from small edition of 8. plus 4 artists proofs Dominik Albiński (born 1975, South Africa) Dominic Albinski, was born in South Africa, in 1975. He started sculpting, at a young age, at the Art Classes of Mercia Desmond, in Johannesburg. From the start, his talent for capturing movement, and character in his human, and animal figures was remarkable. Dominic had a happy childhood, spending his time in the studio, where he studied art and anatomy, which was later to become one of the major themes of his sculptures. He also spent a lot of time on the South African coast; Durban, North Coast and Cape, Plettenburg Bay and in the bush Kruger Park, Okovango Swamps, Chobe and Pilansberg game reserves. He was a good student, but preferred sculpting in his studio, among his artworks, than studying. After finishing High School (St John’s College), he left for Paris, to start a life of independence, in the French capital, famous for artists like Rodin, Bugatti, Carpeaux, Daumier, Giacometti, and Picasso, who inspired him. He was excepted into the prestigious Institute of Political Science. However, his passion for sculpture, made him choose sculpture as a career. He started studying sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and with the British Sculptor, James Butler in England. Here, he learnt observation and techniques that would stand him in good stead later, when he came back to France, as a Professor of Communication at the renowned Ecole Francaise D’Attache de Presse near the Champs Elysees. He had his first major exhibition at the Arnaud Gallery in Verneuil sur Avre in Normandy. A collector, found interest in his work, and created a vast collection of his bronzes, as well as promoting Dominic in various galleries in the region of Normandy, and Touraine, such as Galerie 21 and Club de Arche de Noe, in Tours and Galerie des Remparts, and Eclat de Verre, in Le Mans. He also exhibited in La Rochelle in the Galerie Hourdin, and Bordeaux at the Galerie des Remparts. During this period he studied Literature at the Sorbonne. In Paris, several galleries took Dominic’s work, including Galerie Arcima, on Rue St Jaques, Galerie Herouet, in the Marais, Galerie Etienne de Causans on rue de Seine, or Galerie Mouvances, on Place des Vosges. Dominic participated in a wildlife exhibition in Trocadero Center, and at the Hotel de Ville of Puteux. His sculpture Madness, was chosen to be exhibited as a finalist at the Brain-Up competition, in the Palais de Congres. This impressive sculpture, measuring 1m 60 is in the collection of the Hospital in Lille, and the Mandela Collection in Sandton South Africa, among other collections. In Poland, he had an exhibition in the Canadian Embassy Residence, in the South African Embassy, and in the French Embassy. His work “Man with Pipe” is in the collection of the Canadian Ambassador. His work “Portrait of Agnes” was acquired by the South African Ambassador who, opened Dominic’s exhibition in the Jagellonian University in Krakow, Holiday Inn, and in Galeria Mokotow, in Warsaw. He had an exhibiton in the Warsaw Financial Center on Emili Platter Street, and in the Sculpture Gallery on Jana Pawla street. Later, he exhibited in the Gallery of the Polish War Museum on Krakowskie Przedmiescie, on Nowy Swiat 44, in the Center of Promotion of Culture, Mazowieckie Center of Culture and in the Jan Nowak Jezorianski Center. His work was showcased in the Napiorkowska Gallery, Zapiecek Gallery on the square of the Old Town in Warsaw, Hunters Gallery, and Warsaw Art Gallery in the Marriot Hotel, and sold on various Auctions, such as Rempex, Agra Art, and Polswiss. Back in South Africa, Dominic had much success among his native art galleries, having his first major exhibition at the Mandela Square Gallery, in Sandton. Art Galleries, hearing of his exhibitions in France, took his work, such as the Cherie de Villiers Gallery, in the Mall, in Rosebank, and the Van den Berg Gallery, in Potchefstroom. Dominic also took his work to the USA, where he exhibited at the Modern Show in New York, and at the Dauphin Descours Gallery on Madison Avenue, and the Yew Tree House Antiques Gallery in New York, as well as the Geary Gallery, in Darion, and the Lions Gallery...
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Early 2000s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Texas Artist David Pryor Adickes John F Kennedy Bas Relief Painted Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
David Pryor Adickes American (b. 1927) John F. Kennedy bas-relief plaster relief sculpture in artists frame incised signature lower center. with gold stars. Deep relief, approximatel...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

Zeus, Modern Bronze Sculpture by Anthony Quinn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Anthony Quinn, American (1915 - 2001) Title: Zeus Year: 1992 Medium: Bronze Sculpture with Patina, signature, date and number inscribed Edition: 8/8 Size: 22 in. x 9 in. x 5 ...
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1990s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
Located in Marmora, NJ
NOTE: This is a commission piece, made after the original. It can be commissioned in custom sizes. Allow 3-4 weeks plus shipping. Solar Trees is a modern abstract three piece wall...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Birch, Paint

Bronze Modernist Sculpture Portrait, Leo Stein by Minna Harkavy WPA Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Minna Rothenberg Harkavy (1895-1987) Estonian-American This is not signed bronze portrait bust Provenance: Estate of the artist by descent Minna Harkavy (1887 – 1987) (birth occasio...
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Early 20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

"Signal 3" Wall Sculpture- olive, orange, minimalism, mid century modern mcm
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Signal 3" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but i...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Sleeping Nude Woman Bronze Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Unknown Title: Sleeping Nude Woman Medium: Bronze Sculpture Size: 4 in. x 24 in. x 10 in. (10.16 cm x 60.96 cm x 25.4 cm)
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Bubble vase, White stoneware, h 16 cm; d 28 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Bubble vase, White stoneware, h 16 cm; d 28 cm The Bubble Vase is a stunning piece crafted from white stoneware, showcasing a beautiful combination of elegance and organic forms. The vase features a unique bubble-like texture. The irregular and organic shape of the vase enhances its artistic appeal, providing an intriguing contrast to more traditional and symmetrical vase forms. The white color of the stoneware lends a sense of purity and simplicity to the vase, making it versatile and complementary to various interior styles and color schemes. It can effortlessly blend into modern, minimalist spaces or add a crisp and fresh accent to more vibrant and eclectic decor. Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative Arts; 1981 – Riga Applied Arts Secondary School; 1977 – Riga 5th secondary school; Professional unions: 1992 – Artists' Union of Latvia; 1991 – ceramics association "Logs" Personal exhibitions: 2006 – "Black and white", in "Apsida" gallery, Riga; 2005 – "Touch", in the "Apsida" gallery in Riga; 2003 – "Black and white stories", in Satakunta Museum, Pori (Finland); 2003 – "Black and white stories", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 2000 – "Ceļabiedri", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 1998 – "Gaisma", Unibank branch in Riga; 1996 – "Feast over water", in the gallery "Jāņas sēta" in Riga; 1994 – "Ornamentalism and figuralism", in the gallery "Kolonna" in Riga; 1993 – "Chamots", in Reiterna House in Riga; Exhibitions: 2006 – Exhibition dedicated to the Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics "Clay is everywhere" at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga; 2006 – International mini-ceramics exhibition at the Riga Porcelain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware

"Buste Emporté", Sensual Black Marble Nude Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This figurative sculpture by Lutfi Romhein depicts a female nude bust in Belgian black marble mounted on a grey marble base. It has a very fine grain which provides a really soft tou...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Marble

Queen of Owls, Modern Marble Sculpture by Antonovici
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original carved marble sculpture by Constantin Antonovici from his Owl Series. Referenced in "Constantin Antonovici: Sculptor of Owls", pg 51. signature and date inscribed verso. ...
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1970s Modern Sculptures

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Marble

Contemporary Art Tapestry in Ivory and Multicolored Cotton, North American
Located in Madrid, MD
Large-format artisan wall-hanging, meticulously handmade from 100% raw cotton thread derived from the agave plant, featuring natural dyed details. This textile piece offers a contemp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

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Cotton

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, Bronze Sculpture by Arnold Goldstein
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians by Arnold Goldstein, American Date: 1975 Bronze, signed, inscribed and numbered Edition of 4/30 Size: 18 in. x 13 in. x 9 in. (45.72 cm x 33.02 ...
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1970s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

"Papaya" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, orange, green, mcm, wood, white
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Papaya" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are in...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

"Machina" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Machina" is a wood wall sculpture made by Artist Scott Troxel. 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 Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Acrylic

"CloudHawk" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, mcm, blue, orange, red, white
Located in Marmora, NJ
"CloudHawk" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of mid century modern, art nouveau and bold graphic design. It is part of my "Small Pops" Series wood wall s...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint, Wax

"Flow Meter" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, brown, orange, aubergine, mcm
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Flow Meter" (Small Pops Series) is a modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece has uses a Satin lacquer finish (on 2" thic...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Dancer fastening the shoulder strap of her bodice – Edgar Degas, bronze cast by
Located in Gent, VOV
A superb bronze cast of Edgar Degas’ iconic dancer, Danseuse agrafant l’épaulette de son corsage presents a moment of disarming intimacy: a young ballerina absorbed in adjusting the ...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

"Refresher" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, green, yellow, mcm, wood, white
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Refresher" is a minimalist and modernist solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is part of my popular "Small Pops" Series which are...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Riho Kuld, "Night Bird, " bronze sculpture
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a bronze sculpture created by Riho Kuld in 1990. Kuld was born in Estonia in 1936, his work is exhibited in the museums all over the world in c...
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1990s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Playful Girls Large Indoor Bronze Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Playful Girls Large Indoor Bronze Sculpture Artist signed and dated 1969 104"h x 45"w x 28"d base 24"x20" Carla Lavatelli was born in Rome, Italy, in 1928 - (January 18, 2006) wa...
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1960s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Ramp Figure – Musui, Bronze Sculpture by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
K.S. Radhakrishnan - Ramp Figure – Musui Bronze H 13 x W 8.25 x D 8.25 inches (Delivered) This golden-hued bronze sculpture by K.S. Radhakrishnan exudes elegance and fluidity throug...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Luigi Broggini Catalogued Italian Bronze Sculpture
By Luigi Broggini
Located in Roma, IT
Important bronze sculpture by Luigi Broggini “Dancer” Datable to the from the early 1940s. It is part of the series of Dancers created by the sculptor Broggini in the 1930s. The wo...
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1940s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Hand Painted Abstract Ceramic Platter Stamped Madoura Plein Feu Brutalist
Located in Surfside, FL
Large Madoura Pottery Ceramic Platter Stamped "MADOURA PLEIN FEU" This is not marked Picasso. It is an early piece. i am uncertain who the artist is. It appears to be an abstract fi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Enamel

Bronze Wall Hanging Sculpture, Verdigris Patina
By Ilana Goor
Located in Surfside, FL
Ilana Goor is an individualistic, autodidactic, intuitive and multifaceted artist. As an artist who knows no boundaries and whose art transcends any conventions, her creations are a blend of vitality and obsession, functional simplicity alongside expressive complexity bordering on surrealism. Her sources of inspiration are neither time nor place-dependent. They create a personal statement, a journey replete with meaning and they succeed in touching and moving people the world over. Goor was born in Tiberias to an educated and distinguished family of highly respected doctors and artists. She never studied art or design in any formal setting. She developed her artistic techniques on her own from an early age, when she used various parts to create small statues. She is considered to be an international multidisciplinary artist. Her works encompass sculptures, furniture, judaica, lighting fixtures, jewelry and fashion items which are displayed in well known galleries worldwide and are distinguished by their powerful, dominant presence. She first came to the United States in her 20s and captured the hearts of the locals with her large-buckle belts for men which paved her artistic path in North America. Since then Ilana Goor was requested to install statues in major public locations and exhibited her works in museums throughout Europe, America, Japan and Israel. Ilana Goor designed jewelry, buckles and sold belts to most major department stores in America including I Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Saks Fifth Ave. and in Japan. In 1986 Ilana Goor introduced a collection of iron furniture and accessories to the American marketplace as limited editions signed by the artist. She was awarded the Roscoe award for Best Design in residential seating in 1988. Her works are presently displayed in sixteen decorator and designer showrooms throughout the United States. Her iron furniture collection was displayed in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem in1987 and in 1993 Ilana Goor introduced her collection of furniture in Japan...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

STRIDENT MAN Carved Wood Sculpture Hollywood WPA Modernist Puppet Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
This 18 x 9 x 4 inch carved wood sculpture is unsigned and comes directly from the artist's family. Louis 'Lou' Bunin (28 March 1904 – 17 February 1994) was an American puppeteer, artist, and pioneer of stop-motion animation in the latter half of the twentieth century. While working as a mural artist under Diego Rivera in Mexico City in 1926, Bunin created political puppet shows using marionettes...
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1940s Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Una Dia en el Parque, Modern Bronze Sculpture by Jose Almanzor
Located in Long Island City, NY
Una Dia en el Parque Jose Almanzor, Mexican (1962–2015) Date: circa 1990 Bronze, signature and number inscribed Edition of XVII/XXX Size: 32 x 23 x 13.5 ...
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1990s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

"Tuxedo" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, blue, white, navy, yellow, Stella
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tuxedo" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both made century modern forms and the brutalist architectural movement. The piece was inspired by my love ...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

"Terrebellum" Wall Sculpture - Modern, white, mcm, mid century modern, wood
Located in Marmora, NJ
Please Note: This Listing is for a commission. This piece will be made specifically for you. (Colors and palette changes can be arranged). Terebellum is a large modern wall sculp...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Birch, Paint

Genesis - white, black, blue, abstract, three dimensional, wall sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This intriguing abstract mixed media composition is by Lucy Maki. Two panels in white, black, pale yellow and a deep blue sit one above the other—each panel features a globe-like for...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Resin, Wood, Oil

Bailarines, Modern Bronze Sculpture by Jose Almanzor
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bailarines Jose Almanzor, Mexican (1962–2015) Date: circa 1990 Bronze Sculpture Size: 67 x 50 x 10 in. (170.18 x 127 x 25.4 cm)
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1990s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Tête Avec Masque (A.R. 362)
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped, inscribed, and numbered on the reverse: Madoura plein feu; Edition Picasso; 44/200; Madoura White earthenware, partially colored and glazed Alain Ramié, Picasso: Catalogue...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

"Navy W" Wall Sculpture- mid century modern, modernism, mcm, navy, white
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Navy White" - (Scott Troxel's Small Pops Series) is a minimalist modernist wall sculpture that can bring bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece is relatively small, but ...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Brutalist Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture Metropolis Manner of Louise Nevelson
Located in Surfside, FL
A very heavy, massive bronze sculpture by an important Chicago sculptor. Signed and marked "Firenze" with "Fuse Marinelli". METROPOLIS. Seven abstract shapes on black marble base. 1...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

And You Blink.., The Rush of Love, Here I Learn, Triptych Porcelain cup
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“And you blink..” And you blink and we are in another moment. Fingertips pulsing pure passion into placating lust. Brushing the dust off your lips.. “The rush of love...” The rush ...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

Noche de Bodas (Silver), Modern Bronze Sculpture by Jose Almanzor
Located in Long Island City, NY
Noche de Bodas (Silver) Jose Almanzor, Mexican (1962–2015) Date: circa 1990 Bronze with silver plating, signature and number inscribed Edition of 11/75 S...
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1990s Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Nude With Drape
By Faustos Ramos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FAUSTO RAMOS "NUDE WITH DRAPE" WOOD, SIGNED CUBA, DATED 1972 56.5 INCHES Acquired from the artist
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1970s Modern Sculptures

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Wood

French Painted Maquette for Sculpture Judaica Klezmer Musician
Located in Surfside, FL
Mane-Katz (1894-1962) maquette plaster relief for bronze sculpture. (it is made from sort of composite material and then painted or colored from the casting. there is no foundry mar...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Plaster, Paint

Marcello Fantoni Firenze Raymor Pair Figures Welded Brutalist Italian Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Marcello Fantoni brutalist welded torch cut metal figurines. Signed on base. Metal label reads "Fantoni Firenze Italy Raymor". Italian Mid century modern Sculptural pair of students. Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multimedia artist and designer Born in Florence in 1915, Marcello Fantoni began studying ceramic art at age 12 at the Art Institute of Florence with ceramicist Carlo Guerrini, artistic director of the famed Cantagalli Factory. He continued years of training in ceramics and the arts, including sculpture with Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti, and figurative art with Gianni Vagnetti, graduating as a maestro of art in 1934. After a stint as art director for a ceramics factory in Perugia, in 1936 he opened the Fantoni Ceramic Studio in Florence. Here he produced ceramic series as well as unique mod pieces, sculptures and furnishings. In 1937 Fantoni’s pieces were exhibited in the Florence National Arts and Crafts Exhibit where their unique combination of rustic forms decorated with African and marine motifs and painted figures garnered considerable acclaim. By the start of World War II Fantoni’s melding of ancient Italian pottery techniques with decidedly Modernist elements had won him artistic and commercial success both in Italy and abroad. Having participated in the resistance, after the War Fantoni worked for the 500-year old Maiolica factory in Deruta, Umbria, renowned for its signature tin-glazed pottery. In the 1950s he refocused on his Florence studio, dedicating himself to larger sculptural pieces and working on many collaborations. He also expanded his experimenting with materials, forms, drawing from varied influences – Primitivism, Novecento style, Cubism and Abstract Expressionism. Fantoni gave special emphasis to ancient Etruscan ceramic techniques, glazes and colors, heightening the timeless appeal of his pieces. As well as clay, he also worked in metals to great effect. Whether created as a series or as a unique piece, every Fantoni piece was ultimately rendered unique by his hand-painting it. The extraordinary diversity of shapes and textures notwithstanding, one the most identifiable qualities of his creations was his painting style. Through the 50s and 60s he made many cubist-inspired vases and ewers painted in colors bordered by sgraffito lines scratched through the paint in a manner evoking Picasso and Braque. Along with figurative and abstract works, the 60s also saw Fantoni creating brutalist pieces with edgy, angular shapes, while in later life, his work took a minimalist turn. In 1970 Fantoni founded the International School of Ceramic Art, dedicated to teaching ceramic arts and experimentation. (Many of his students and employees would go on to become noteworthy artisans and artists in their own right.) Maintaining great versatility throughout his career, Fantoni completed projects for public and private buildings, churches, schools, theaters, cinemas, and ships. His works, meanwhile, were collected by important museums worldwide. When Marcello Fantoni died in Florence in 2011 at the age of 95, his obituary in the Italian newspaper La Nazione hailed him “The master of beauty.” Museums and Exhibitions MoMA New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York, Brooklyn Museum, Museum of Fine Art of Boston, Victoria and Albert Museum of London, Royal Scottish Museum of Edinburg, Museums of Modern Art of Tokyo and Kyoto, International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, National Bargello Museum and Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe of the Uffizi in Florence. “Materia e colore, l’arte di Marcello Fantoni”, Loggia della Limonaia di Palazzo Medici Riccardi di Firenze, 2015 "Marcello Fantoni, A Beautiful Form with Beautiful Color", Archaeological Museum of Fiesole, 2005 "Ceramics as Art, Marcello Fantoni Ceramist and Sculptor", Salone delle Regie Poste, Florence, Marcello Fantoni’s work fused painting, Primitivism, tradition, Modern art, the revival of craft, and the base material of clay itself. Some aspects of Marcello Fantoni’s ceramics – their spikey and angular shapes, with their forms reduced to multiple flat planes of colour bordered by inscribed sgraffito lines – suggest inspiration from Cubist painters Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Publications Marcello Fantoni: Ceramista in Firenze Dal 1929 by Antonio Paolucci, Edizioni della Bezuga, 1999 Marcello Fantoni, Ceramica come Arte, Published by Octavo, 2000 Marcello Fantoni Mostra al Museo Archeologico di Fiesole Select Fairs where his work has been exhibited: 2017 Maison Gerard at The Salon Art + Design 2017, Maison Gerard 2016 Patrick Parrish Gallery at The Salon Art + Design 2016, Patrick Parrish Gallery 2015 Galleria Rossella...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Bob Fosse
Located in Wien, 9
John William Mills (born 4 March 1933, London) is an English sculptor. He studied at Hammersmith School of Art, 1947–54, and at the Royal College of Art, 1956–60. He was a resident ...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Trapezium origami #6 - Bright Blue Grey and Orange Sculptural Painting on Wood
Located in New York, NY
mixed media on wood, acrylic paint 15.5" x 6" x 7" 2015 In this piece, Zin Helena Song uses the colors of a shockingly bright summer day in the city. An neon orange, often seen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

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Acrylic Polymer, Wood

"WavyBlue" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, navy, blue, modernism, mid century
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyBlue" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

"Tonka III" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, grey, blue, metallic, red, white
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Tonka III" is the last piece in a 3 piece series of monochromatic wall sculptures. Tonka III features a matte metallic gunmetal (Blue steel) finish made from automotive enamel. The...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Enamel

"SSB1" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (wood, white, black, gray, mint, modern)
Located in Marmora, NJ
SSB1 (Shou Sugi Ban) is a modern mixed media wall sculpture made from MDF, enamel, lacquer and stained shou Sugi ban pine wood. The pine was charred and then brushed back to create a...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

“Why Do You Insist on Shattering...” Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“Why do you insist on shattering...” Why do you insist on shattering//hovering your boiling blood over the fire? The heat rises to your heartbeat to eat through your arteries and pou...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

“As You Pray...” Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“As you pray...” As you pray, saying only my name, so I might save you from the monotony of waking up on a Wednesday by playing piano. My fingers only tap the keys that make you sing...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

Arctic, Abstract Art, Modern Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Glass Sculpture, Art for Modern Interior, Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subjec...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Cool Crisp, Abstract 3D Original Glass Wall Sculpture, modern design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Cool & Crisp, Size: 37.5" x 77.5" x 1'' inch, 95x196x3...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cosmos, Abstract 3D Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Cosmos, Size...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

“Your Name Plays...” Porcelain cup with sgraffito detailing
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“Your name plays…” Your name plays like a prayer in my mind. I hear it coming out of my heart, not with longing, but with hope. You are my hope for this world and I pray your name ag...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Enchanted, Abstract 3D Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, modern art
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Enchanted, Size: 29" x 47" x 4'' inch, 7...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Porcelain plate - A cyclist with wings. 2016, d 36 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Porcelain plate - A cyclist with wings. 2016, d 36 cm This Porcelain Plate depicting a figure in motion is a remarkable piece of art that combines whimsy and creativity. Crafted from delicate porcelain, this plate has a diameter of 36 cm, making it a visually striking and sizable decorative object. The central focus of the plate is a cyclist, portrayed with wings, adding a touch of fantasy and imagination to the artwork. This composition suggests a sense of freedom, adventure, and the ability to transcend boundaries. It symbolizes the joy of movement and the exploration of new horizons. Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative Arts; 1981 – Riga Applied Arts Secondary School; 1977 – Riga 5th secondary school; Professional unions: 1992 – Artists' Union of Latvia; 1991 – ceramics association "Logs" Personal exhibitions: 2006 – "Black and white", in "Apsida" gallery, Riga; 2005 – "Touch", in the "Apsida" gallery in Riga; 2003 – "Black and white stories", in Satakunta Museum, Pori (Finland); 2003 – "Black and white stories", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 2000 – "Ceļabiedri", in the gallery "Apsīda" in Riga; 1998 – "Gaisma", Unibank branch in Riga; 1996 – "Feast over water", in the gallery "Jāņas sēta" in Riga; 1994 – "Ornamentalism and figuralism", in the gallery "Kolonna" in Riga; 1993 – "Chamots", in Reiterna House in Riga; Exhibitions: 2006 – Exhibition dedicated to the Assembly of the International Academy of Ceramics "Clay is everywhere" at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga; 2006 – International mini-ceramics exhibition at the Riga Porcelain...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Linear 2, Abstract Art Original Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Linear 2, Size: 34" x 60" x 3'' inch,86 x153x8 cm...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Play Time, Abstract 3D, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Play Time, Size...
Category

2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Sunset, Abstract 3D Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Modern Art
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Sunset, Size: 19" x 24" x 4'' inch, 48x...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Coral, Abstract 3DOriginal Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture Modern Design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Coral, Size: 17" x 34" x 4'' inch, 43x94x10 ...
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2010s Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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