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César Baldaccini Sculptures

French, 1921-1998

César Baldaccini was born to immigrant Italian parents in Marseille and his life span was from 1921–98. He was considered to be one of the most important French artists and sculptors of the 20th century. Much of his work involved the compression of junk material and automobile material. He became associated with the 1960s Paris based Nouveau réalisme movement. Most importantly, Baldaccini just had a major retrospective at the Pompidou Center in Paris. His work is very collectible and desirable.

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Artist: César Baldaccini
Compression capsules de Carlsberg.
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
Acquired directly from the artist. Signed by the artist. Free shipment worldwide. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century. As a y...
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1980s Contemporary César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Steel

No title
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture, 1990 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Compression of capsules and wires Unique work of a series in 500 different copies Depth: 2.30 cm A modestly sized compression of ...
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1990s Abstract César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Iron

Autoportrait au cadre ovale
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
Edition of 8 ex. Signed and numbered by the artist HC 1/2 This work is recorded in the Archives of Denyse Durand-Ruel under Nº 3119. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the g...
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1980s Contemporary César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Bronze

César Baldaccini (1921–1998) Compression, 1970, Unique Metal Sculpture
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
César Baldaccini (1921–1998), one of the most important French sculptors of the 20th century, is internationally recognized for his radical and iconic Compressions. This 1970 Compres...
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1970s César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Metal

Great Niçoise Compression of Different Metals Fixed on Wood Panel Wall Sculpture
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
1970 Compression of different metals, fixed on panel Signed, dated and situated in black felt marker at the bottom left side “César 1970 Nice” Referenced in the Durand-Ruel Archives under No. 985 Unique artwork accompanied by the certificate from the Durand-Ruel Archives H. 36 cm W. 20,5 cm D. 9 cm Dimensions with panel: H. 60 cm W. 45,2 cm D. 4,8 cm His parents, Omer and Leila Baldaccini, Italian of Tuscan origin, had a bar in Marseilles, where César was born in 1921 in the popular district of la Belle-de-Mai, at No. 71 rue Loubon, in the center. “I am basically an absolute autodidact,” he says. He first worked at his father’s, before attending in 1935 the courses of the School of Fine Arts in his hometown with his classmate Raymond Normand and, in 1943, the National School of Fine Arts in Paris with Michel Guino, Albert Féraud, Daniel David and Philippe Hiquily, like him in the studio of Marcel Gimond...
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1970s Post-War César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Metal

Napoléon
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
Napoléon. (Epruve d’artiste EA 1/2) Bocquel fondeur. Acquired directly from the artist. Signed by the artist. César Baldaccini (1921 – 1998) is one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century. As a young man he took a stand for art...
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1980s Contemporary César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Bronze

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Tête Eiffel pivotante
Tête Eiffel pivotante
H 20.87 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
César Crystal Baccarat Thumb 1989 Limited Edition 42 Centimeters
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
1989 Baccarat Crystal. Signed and numbered at the base. Work accompanied by its certificate issued by the Compagnie des Cristalleries Baccarat. Work registered at the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under No. 3984. César, French sculpture and member of the "Nouveau Réalisme" movement, is best known for his use of compressed cars and recycled metals. Although his work shows similarities to artists like Andy Warhol in his appropriation of commercial products, César is more interested in the formal traditions of modern sculpture, as for example through the work of Alberto Giacometti. Born César Baldaccini on January 11, 1921 in Marseille to Italian parents, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, graduating in 1948. “Despite my classic academic education, I entered the industrial world and learned to approach found materials according to their own language." The artist is at the origin of the creation of the bronze trophies...
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1980s César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Glass

Compressed motorcycle
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
Mixed media, 1975 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 100 ex. Publisher : Harry N. Abrams (New York) Frame dimensions: 20 X 24 inches motorcycle dimensions: 14 X 7 inchesCo...
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1970s Abstract César Baldaccini Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Poule Andrée
By César Baldaccini
Located in Malmo, SE
Poule Andrée, 1980. Original sculpture, 8 examples + 2 EA (Epreuve d’artiste). Acquired directly from César’s studio in Paris 1987. Signed and numbered EA 2/2. Foundry Bocquel. Reg...
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Poule Andrée
Poule Andrée
H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Pouce, Thumb, César, 1980 s, Crystal, Sculpture, Baccarat Edition, Postwar
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César Maillard Plate Bronze Sculpture 1971 Plaque Maillard New Realism Gilded
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
César, Plaque Maillard / Maillard Plate First designed in in welded iron in 1959 and made in bronze in 1971. Sculpture in polished bronze and lost wax casting. Original work signed "...
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César After the Party Compression of Corks and Capsules of Champagne Corks
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
1974 Compressed wirehoods and champagne corks. Edition of 50 (each different), signed by the artist. Bob Valois Editions. Work registered in the Denyse Durand-Ruel Archives under th...
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César Schweppes Compression of Crown Cap from Schweppes and Tourtel Bottles
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César Crystal Baccarat Thumb 1989 Limited Edition 42 Centimeters
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Moto compressée
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Poing
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