American Abstract Sculptures

Nice Mid-Century Modern carved marble "Three Graces" sculpture on revolving pedestal.

Monumental oversized ...glass and iron deco/ Victorian fantasy chandelier / pendant lighting, Salvaged from theater, outrageous fantasy chandelier, featur...

Presenting a captivating Vintage Boho Twisted Horn Sculpture, an exquisite piece that marries natural artistry with refined presentation. This striking sculpture features three grace...

A compelling composition made by hand with an interesting combination of materials, this piece is both art and architecture. A series of connected steel disks form the substructure o...

Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, form an...

Titan round hydro vase by Elyse Graham Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 23 cm Materials: plaster, resin MOLDED, DYED, AND FINISHED BY HAND IN LA. CUSTOMIZATION AVAILABLE. ALL PIECES ...

About sculpture This figurative sculpture of a Harlequin standing in a relaxed pose is unusual not only in the choice of materials; but, most importantly, due to the unusual combina...

Tis is a one of a kind tall, slender sculpture in patinated bronze by Lawrence Welker IV. It rotates on the base to allow it to be viewed from all sides. 51 Inches Tall, Signed nea...

Abstract Brutalism D. Calvi Cast & Partially Polished Aluminum, Marble ca. 1970’s DIMENSIONS Height: 22 inches (w/ base) Width: 9.5 inches Depth: 4 inches Base: 11 x 6 x 3 inches A...

A unique Organic free form sculpture titled "Organic Remnant" by Lawrence Welker IV. The bronze which is signed at the base which stands on a round marble bottom. Lawrence Welker I...

A striking large-scale acrylic sculpture by a Cuban artist, cast in crystal-clear acrylic and alive with radiant splashes of pink, blue, orange, yellow, and green. Dancing with light...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's white marble torso sculpture on a marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. The small scale a...

Pair metal chrome plated bookends in the Style of Curtis Jeré. Each bookend has a heavy rectangular base. Dimensions Each bookend measures: 6.5” width x 4.5” depth x 7.5” height. C...

This gorgeous hand-carved and polished crystal star was created by the American artist Mark Yurkiw for brochure photography. Today, it would lend itself we...

This striking vintage plaster relief features an intricately sculpted face with dramatic and detailed features. Its monumental size makes it an impressive statement piece, perfect for adding depth and an artistic touch to any space. The craftsmanship reflects a bold and timeless aesthetic that complements a variety of decor styles, from boho to modern. Dimensions: 14.25" wide x 6" deep x 16.25" tall. Ideal for hanging on walls or as a standalone decorative accent, this plaster relief infuses character and visual interest wherever it's displayed. A must-have for art lovers and those seeking unique vintage home accessories.

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's "Tripod Vessels Collection, Ceremonial Cup #1B" is bronze with polychromed patinas. It was fabrica...

Ceramic sculpture depicting a man playing bowls. Signed Peck. USA circa 1910.

This is a nice 2 pc. Sculpture shaped like a canister by Bruny Graves. The sculpture comes apart to produce storage on the inside. It was fired in the traditional Raku technique whi...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch’s white marble mortar and glass pestle was made during 2006-2010. Its wheel thrown and hand built clay, black glaze, sculpted whit...

Contemporary American ceramic artists Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture was created in 2011. This piece is made of soda fired stoneware, saggar fired brick and steel. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer, Ken Baskin said; "Working collaboratively is based upon a spirit of dedication and generosity, excellent communication, similar levels of ability and an alignment of passion and vision. Most importantly, the group must have mutual trust and respect. Without question, we all hold each other in the highest esteem. I have the utmost respect for everyone involved in The Crucible Project." This sculpture is signed by both artists and ships directly from the Crucible Show inventory located in Montevello, Al. (Literature: "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Outside In, Collaboration" pgs. 106 - 121 / "Ladle Presentation" pictured on pg. 119) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field of contemporary ceramic, Rick Hirsch has earned an international reputation. He has achieved this recognition by engaging in numerous diversified professional activities. Through efforts in university teaching, exhibits, writing, lecturing and researching he has risen to worldwide prominence. In 1975, Hirsch co-authored a book entitled Raku, published by Watson-Guptill. This was the first comprehensive text to address the new innovations developing in the west that were transforming traditional Japanese Raku. Also, in the same year, Hirsch became a founding faculty member of The Program in Artistry at Boston University. Currently, Hirsch is a Professor Emeritus at The School for American Crafts which is a part of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. His university teaching career now spans well over four decades. Repeatedly, Hirsch has participated in several milestone exhibitions and publications. Significant shows include; The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since 1945; Echoes: Historical References in Contemporary Ceramics; American Ceramics Now; Raku: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression; and Convergences: The Presence of the Past in Contemporary American Ceramics. Frequently his work appears in book and magazine publications, such as; Overseas Contemporary Ceramic Art Classics by Baiming, China; Raku Investigations into Fire by David Jones, England; The History of American Ceramics from 1607 to the Present by Elaine Levin, New York; World Contemporary Ceramics by Baiming, China; and Firing, Philosophies within Contemporary Ceramic Practice by David Jones, England. Several museums have included his work for their permanent collections. These include; The Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; The Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta; The Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri; The Taipei County Yinko Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; and the George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto, Canada. In 1984, Hirsch was elected as a permanent member of The International Ceramics Academy, a worldwide organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. A recipient of a William J. Fulbright Research Scholar Award in 2002, Hirsch has also received several Individual Artists Grants. Most recently he was honored by The Rochester Institute of Technology, with the Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholarship Award. Recently Hirsch collaborated with Dr. Scott Meyer on his biography, the book is entitled With Fire: Richard Hirsch and is published by The Cary Graphic Arts Press at RIT, ISBN-13: 978-1-933360-97-3. Amid the ever-shifting sands of change and new trends that is prevalent in contemporary ceramics, Richard Hirsch has maintained his steadfast personal aesthetic and continues to make a significant contribution to his field. Ken Baskin Brief Bio: Kenneth Baskin received his BFA from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and earned his MFA from University of South Carolina. Presently he holds the position of Associate Professor of Art/Ceramics at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In 2007 Baskin was honored as one of the recipients of one of the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Emerging Artist Awards. Recently he was honored by being selected for a solo exhibition of his ceramic sculptures at the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; in conjunction with this exhibition he was also invited as a visiting artist, workshop instructor and lecturer at: Tainan National University of the Arts in Tainan, Taiwan and National Taiwan University of the Arts in Taipei. Baskin’s work has also been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Baskin’s creative research was the topic for an essay titled “20th Century...

A large welded steel table sculpture "Interdimensional Antennae" by sculptor David Phillips. Acquired from the collection of the artist. Trained as a...

Fort Makers handblown glass Inhabitants lighting collection is inspired by shapes found in nature and ancient art. Designed by Nana Spears and Noah Spencer, these light sculptures re...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic Crucible sculpture was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, fired with bronze...

A textural abstract wall sculpture made from aqua resin, epoxy, wire, and acrylic by Canadian artist Erin Vincent. Hanging hardware not included. Erin Vincent is a Canadian artist w...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle #27 is raku-fired, hand built and hand sculptured. This piece is made of three separate pieces of green rust patinaed wood fired stoneware. "In his process, Hirsch is a reducer, endlessly honing and refining his forms to their simplest and most powerful presence. It is the same “less is more” aesthetic evidenced by the work of Noguchi, Brancusi, and Giacometti, artists he holds in greatest esteem. His content is principally the vocabulary of form, color, and surface, subtly referencing utility while defying overt narration and cultural specificity. A mortar and pestle like this one, for example, might be discernible in a piece, but presented with such economy that it becomes only important as a stand-in for larger issues; their anima/animus relationship or as a record of human use and wear over considerable time. For Hirsch, the particular only exists for the purpose of making the universal palpable. His is a point of view similar...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Tripod Vessels Collection, Coper-Metti Series Vessel and Stand #39 and #40 are raku-fired, hand built and hand sculptured. Each ...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #2 was assembled in 2020. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, gold enamel paint, black and ...

Eight Painted Industrial Molds Cog Wheels Wall Sculptures Offered for sale is a group of 8 painted industrial molds and cog wheels that could be mounted as a group to create a wall...

Artist signed Mid-Century modern nude abstract bronze sculpture dancer standing on one leg 43" tall.

This vintage plaster relief of an ear is a unique and intriguing piece perfect for adding a touch of artistic flair to any space. Handcrafted with attention to detail, this relief showcases the natural contours and delicate curves of the human ear, making it an ideal decor item for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Measuring 10.25" wide x 2.25" deep x 10.25" tall, this piece is compact and versatile enough to fit on walls or shelves. Whether displayed in a living room, studio, or gallery space, it serves as an eye-catching accent that invites conversation and admiration. Add a bohemian and artistic touch to your home with this distinctive plaster ear...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's black and green Alabaster heads sculpture on black marble base. The small scale and style hav...

A wonderful whimsical work of art we have had for a number of years. We acquired a number of the artist’s works not long after the artist’s death in 2016. This work is not signed. It...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Joanna Poag's Binding Time (Grid with Leaves) table top sculpture is part of a series. It's hand built clay, high fired to cone 6 and surfaced wi...

Very similar pair. Most likely made at different times as the patinas are a slightly different.

Yongjin Han was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1934. After the Korean War—in which he fought, lying about his age in order to enlist—he was one of six students admitted to the sculpture program at the Seoul National University. At the time of his enrollment little of his native city remained intact; nonetheless, he had never felt more responsible to his work, firm in the conviction that artistic expression is every bit as essential to life and human nature as eating, drinking, or breathing. One of Han’s teachers was Kim Chong Yung, a pioneer of Korean abstract sculpture, and by the time of his graduation he had adopted the abstraction that had seized both Europe and the United States several years before. . In 1967 he relocated to the USA, where he studied at Dartmouth and Columbia. Over the course of his long career the artist returned to Korea with frequency and made extended stays in Japan and Europe. Trips to Korea signified something more than mere homesickness: Han’s work, though made largely in America, remained grounded in his rich cultural heritage. Korea rests on a bedrock of granite, and freestanding sculpture produced of the stone has for centuries demarcated sites of historical and religious significance. Han’s sculpture bridges this past with modernity. Richard A. Born, former Curator at the Smart Museum at the University of Chicago, has said that Han “brought Korea’s tradition of direct stone carving out of figuration into a refined, non-objective abstraction.” For his part, Han put very little stock in designations; his focus, instead, was on the stone itself. His pieces explore a certain harmonization with nature. Han, when describing his work, said, "As stone has been around since the beginning of time, it has much to teach us if we care to slow down and listen." He believed that each stone has its own history, character, and energy and that his task was to draw out these inherently spiritual qualities. He described his process as a “dialogue” with his material: "The stone tells me it has an itch in a certain spot, so I scratch it—and we both feel better!" Han worked alone and with manual tools, and the process is arduous. Carving stone this way takes time, and, what’s more, required great force—yet Han’s sculptures, even the monumental ones, are, as friend and fellow artist David Parker says, “all gentle grace and warmth” … [the sculptor] “engages with the stone as an equal—like wayfarers meeting on a path, Han and a stone spend time together and when they part, both are marked and changed forever.” Yongjin Han's career spanned decades and continents, and included several prestigious large-scale public commissions. In Seoul his work can be found at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, the IE Young Museum of Contemporary Art, the Whanki Museum, the Ewha Woman’s University Museum, Posong High School, and the 88 Olympics...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture was assembled in 2000. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, red and yellow low fired glazes w...

A large signed and very heavy Arthur Gibbons metal sculpture. It is quite lovely. It is titled "motet" 84. It sits on black pedestal which is a bit scuffed up. The measurements below are for the sculpture on the pedestal. The actual sculpture itself measures as follows: 64.75 inches tall, 39 inches wide and 20 inches wide. Dimensions given below are for the sculpture on the pedestal. This sculpture can be used indoors or outdoors. A biography of the artist follows from his website: Director: The Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard college, bard edu/mfa. Professor of sculpture, Bard college. Education: B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University. B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Pennsylvania. Solo Exhibition: Carlton Gallery, NYC, 1976. Robert Freidus Gallery, NYC. 1977, 1979, 1980 and 1982. Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, 1978. Grimaldis Gallery, Baltimore, 1986. Lafayette College, Easton, PA, 1987. Andre´ Emmerich Gallery, NYC, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990 and 1992. Art Academy of Cincinnati, 2001. Incident Report, Hudson, NY, 2007 and 2014. Articles/Reviews: New York Times. Village voice. Art news. Arts magazine. International sculpture. Group exhibitions: Artist space, NYC. Davis and Long Company, NYC. Rosa Esman Gallery, NYC. Union College. Kingston Biennial. Art OMI. Guild Hall, East Hampton. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase. Hofstra University. Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College. Diane Brown...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's gray alabaster torso sculpture on a rotating black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of ...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #24 was made in 2011. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, soda fired with bronze glaze, raku rust an...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's alabaster head and torso sculpture on marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive ...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Altar Bowl with Weapon Sculpture was assembled in 2000. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, low fired slips and glazes, iron ...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Altar bowl with blown glass ladle #5 was assembled in 2007. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with low fire slips and glazes, black glaze, enamel polychrome paint, raku green patina and hot blown glass. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Scott Meyer said; "As Hirsch's work progressed over the years, it would be a mistake to portray these advances as chronological. In fact, items found provocative would be added to the roster of possibility. The vessel might change in character with the deep interior space of a mortar becoming the shallow concavity of a Japanese, stone Tsubi basin or natural geode form. The corresponding implement might change from bulbous pestle to delicate ladle, alluding to the ceremonial cleansing for participants in the Tea Ceremony. In this sense, the proximity of these objects to their implied ceremonial use was similar to that which traditional Raku bowls...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #50 was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with bronz...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture was assembled in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with red and black glaze, raku rust patinas and polychrome enamel paint. Hirsch creates ceramic sculptures that explore the spirituality and ritual embedded in familiar vessel forms. He imbues his work with the look of age and antiquity by applying certain ceramic surfaces and incorporating other materials such as iron, glass, bronze, and wood. As Hirsch states in his artist statement, "Ultimately, this work is an attempt to metamorphosize the seemingly mundane vessel-object into a sacred entity." This three piece sculpture...

"2 figures embrace to seek solace from the world around them. As the viewer looks upon the piece, the figures and images behind the portholes are blurred. Causing the viewer to guess...

A painted aluminum sculpture by the noted American artist Frank Riggs (b. 1922). The piece is signed and dated 1990. In good condition with some minor paint loss along the edges and ...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic Crucible Sculpture was assembled in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with green glaze, bronze glaze, red glaze,...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic crucible sculpture #32 was assembled in 2016. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, anagama wood fired with raku rust pat...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture was assembled in 2009. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with red and black glazes, raku patinas and a hot blown glass pestle. The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's tall white Alabaster Torso sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of the primitive and the ancient. The...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Scholar Rock Cup Sculpture #19 was assembled in 2016. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood fired stoneware with shino gla...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #23 was assembled in 2006. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with low fire slips and glazes, raku patinas and hot blown glass. The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Altar bowl with Ladle #3 was made in 2007. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with low fire white glaze and raku patinas. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" Scott Meyer said; "As Hirsch's work progressed over the years, it would be a mistake to portray these advances as chronological. In fact, items found provocative would be added to the roster of possibility. The vessel might change in character with the deep interior space of a mortar becoming the shallow concavity of a Japanese, stone Tsubi basin or natural geode form. The corresponding implement might change from bulbous pestle to delicate ladle, alluding to the ceremonial cleansing for participants in the Tea Ceremony. In this sense, the proximity of these objects to their implied ceremonial use was similar to that which traditional Raku bowls...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Green Alabaster Head and Torso Sculpture on black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of th...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Joanna Poag's Untitled II Sculpture is part of the Equilibrium Series. It's hand built and sculptured, fired to cone 5 and hung by fishing wire. ...

California artist Tony Berlant discovered his medium, discarded metal advertising signs, while living in Venice Beach, California in the 1960s. His application of preprinted signage ...

Stunning Marianna von Allesch modern ceramic table lamp with original hand painted custom shade that continues the cubist color blocks of the body and mirrors the stripes of his mate...

Contemporary American sculptor Wendy Hendelman's Black Alabaster Head Sculpture on a black marble base. Hendelman’s work reflects her love of ...

This unique Mid Century bronze and natural stone sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere. The curved and dynamic shape made of bronze lands on a solid base made of pink natural stone....

Sky Dubos vase by Elyse Graham Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x H 38 cm Materials: Plaster, Resin Molded, dyed, and finished by hand in LA. Customization Available. All pieces are made...