Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

French, 1948-2023

Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earned a Master’s in Urban Design from Harvard. After founding his architectural firm in 1980, he built a prestigious reputation, working on landmark projects such as the Statue of Liberty’s Centennial Restoration, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Decorative Arts Galleries, and high-end hotels like the Carlyle in New York and Claridge’s in London. His many high profile clients included the likes of Bill Gates and Calvin Klein.

While best known for these projects, Despont was a no less accomplished visual artist. His enthusiasms were myriad, and his work focused on an almost incredible range of subjects, including but not limited to entymology, ichthyology, anthopology, history, and astronomy. The very smallest of earth's creatures, like insects, captivated him no less than the universe’s very largest—planetary bodies and the cosmos. All of his work was informed by an unrivaled art-historical expertise, lead by a wholly unique imagination, and driven by an omniverous curiousity for life and the very nature of existence.

A Knight of the French Legion of Honor and an Interior Design Hall of Fame inductee, Despont also authored design books. He exhibited his paintings and sculptures globally, notably at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, London, and Monaco.

Creator: Thierry Despont

OR 08, Mechanical Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Iron, Metal

OR 08, Mechanical Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

$48,000

OR 06, Sculpture of Moon Disk from the collection of Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his sculptures practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

OR 06, Sculpture of Moon Disk from the collection of Thierry Despont

$50,000

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

$736

H 32.29 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in

Modern Totem marble sculpture from the 1970s

Located in bari, IT

The Modern Totem " In Equilibrio Precario" sculpture made of different shapes of marble and colors created by a missed artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Modern Totem marble sculpture from the 1970s

$760 Sale Price

20% Off

H 13.59 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in

Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1960s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture from the 1960s This charming figurine captures the essence of avian romance. Two birds, perched on a branch in a mid-century design, radiate elegance and ...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Art Glass

$1,425

H 24.81 in W 13 in D 5.91 in

14th Century Sculpture of the Head of an Angel from East of France or Rhineland

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This face with prominent eyes, open mouth and beautiful hairs with symetrical undulations may be the face of the Archangel Gabriel.

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

14th Century Sculpture of the Head of an Angel from East of France or Rhineland

$14,255

H 18.51 in W 11.03 in D 9.85 in

French bronze dancers sculpture from the 1930s

Located in Cantù, IT

French bronze dancers sculpture from the 1930s

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20th Century Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

French bronze dancers sculpture from the 1930s

$4,157

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

A polished bronze sculpture from the 1930s - France

By Henry Moore, Brancusi, Isamu Noguchi

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A magnificent sculpture from the 1930s, in the style of Brancusi's work. This remarkable piece consists of a half-cylinder in polished bronze, backed by a piece of carved and faceted...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

A polished bronze sculpture from the 1930s - France

$3,611 Sale Price

20% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in

Yuri Zatarain, Sphere of Color from the Collection Named "Animal Instinct"

By Yuri Zatarain

Located in Milano, IT

The sphere of color (that's its name) is part of a collection called "Animal Instinct", it includes around 35 spheres like that collection made between 2007 and 2009 mixed techniqu...

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Early 2000s Mexican Modern Thierry Despont Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Acrylic

Yuri Zatarain, Sphere of Color from the Collection Named "Animal Instinct"

$2,257

H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in

Thierry Despont abstract sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Thierry Despont abstract sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thierry Despont abstract sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider abstract sculptures by Yongjin Han, Tristan Govignon, and Cesare Arduini. Prices for Thierry Despont abstract sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $48,000 and can go as high as $50,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $49,000.