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Modern Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Portal Clear Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES
Located in New York, NY
The Portal design is a simple exercise in optics and color. The clear color and reflective light are diffused by a surface etching on the top third of the interior of each bookend. A...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Attributed Hollow Blown Amber Glass Turtle
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Modern Italian Murano attributed hollow blown glass turtle dating from the latter 20th century. The turtle has an amber glass body with a molded scale pat...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Handmade acrylic horseshoe-shaped links are looped together to form a beautiful modern chain. Its translucent and clear color give a bold yet neutral touch to any space, from the most classic to the most modern. Whether layered into entryway vignettes or styled atop the coffee table, the Chain Link adds interest and depth to your styling. Material: Acrylic Care: Carefully dust with feather duster...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 127cm The height is including the base good conditions weight: 800kg This sculpture needs export certificate Delivery t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mexican Taxco Abstract Modernist .970 Silver Bracelet by Antoñio Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Mexican Taxco abstract modernist .970 silver bracelet by Antoñio Pineda, circa 1960s. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also a dynamic piece of modern scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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Early 2000s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

1970s Modernist Blue Murano Glass Tropical Fish in the Manner of Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue sommerso murano glass modernist figure of a tropical fish manufactured in Murano in the Seventies. It's in perfect conditions and labeled on a side made in Italy Murano. It's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Rhinoceros Statue, Bronze Sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This rhinoceros statue is a bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti. The sculpture captures the monumental presence of the rhino with thick folds of skin, a sturdy stance,...
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Sculture "CLETA" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic sculture CLETA handcrafted in bronze cod. TE001 measures: Height 60.0 cm. - Diameter 16.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

No.106 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.106 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 28 cm Materials: black stoneware, satin cream glaze Variations of si...
Category

2010s British Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Esca
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No106 Wooden Totem Sculpture for Contemporary Decor – Designed by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, r...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Vintage Brass Abstract Sculpture of Gymnast by Dolbi Cashier, circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Dolbi Cashier Brass Abstract Sculpture of a Gymnast 1980s Modern Unique Dolbi Cashier sculpture circa 1980s Abstract gymnast mounted to a solid brass base Additional Inform...
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20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

20th Century Crystal Glass Sculpture entitled "Timore" by Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Timore" by Marc Lalique A delightful French frosted grey glass sculpture of a standing baby elephant with its trunk raised, the surface with very fine detail, signed Lalique France...
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Lion Statue, Walking Lion, in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti Bronze Sculpture
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This lion statue is a bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti. The statue depicts a walking lion mid-stride, capturing dynamic energy and majestic motion with precise anatomical detail and expressive surface texture. This bronze lion statue...
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20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Salvador Dali Armchair Invisible Personage Limited Edition of 20
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Salvador Dali manufactured in Spain by BD. "Invisible Personage" is extracted from the "Singularities" painting, painted by Salvador Dali in 1935. During those ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Modern Marble Female Torso Figurative Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial modern female figurative marble torso sculpture piece by artist/sculptor Helga Brinitzer, circa 20th century, New York. Piece is solid marble, made from one piece, and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic trio of Lucite sculptures with geometric shapes designed and manufactured by a Los Angeles artist and signed "Henry" 2017. The pieces are beautifully executed, the inlaid ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Bronze Animal Statue in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti Sculpture
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Elephant Begging bronze sculpture in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti is a remarkable example of early 20th-century animal art.The animal in a playful pose, capturing both movement...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White Brown, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Nude Hand Carved Wood Marble Sculpture Style of Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Red Lion, PA
A striking example of hand-carved modernist sculpture, this nude female figure in the style of Ferdinand Parpan captures the elegance and abstraction of the 1930s–40s post-Art Deco e...
Category

1940s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Oval Bud Vase by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Footed oval-shaped vase with applied forms & blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Signed Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture French 90 s
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful cast bronze figurative French abstract sculpture is a single breast as the subject matter. It is signed and numbered 100. It has been professionally polished. Sorry th...
Category

1990s French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bernard Girette puzzle aluminum abstract sculpture, titel Le Pentac .
By Bernard Girette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Girette designer of this aluminum sculpture of 5 components that can be arrange in many different options creating a different sculpture any , time. Title " Le Pentac"
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Sculpture, Bust of Zeus in Patinated Marble, Statue in the Style of Ancient Rome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, bust of Zeus in patinated marble, statue in the style of Ancient Rome, 21st century. Bust, sculpture of Zeus in patinated marble, contemp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Water Drop Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Bronze bowls with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina. ...
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2010s European Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Dali Vase, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Glass object, glass vase, surrealism.
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Christian Caudron, Lamborghini Adventador LP700-4 Sculpture, Marble Rock Crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This sculpture in fine white P marble, black Belgian marble and rock crystal is a tribute to the famous car manufacturer Lamborghini, specifically the Aventador LP700-4. The Lamborghini Aventador is a mid-engine sportscar produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini launched on February 28th, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show five months after its initial unveiling in Sant’Agat Bolognese. The first model, the Aventador LP 700-4, was designed by Filippo Perini. It was inspired by Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and the Estoque concept car and is the successor to the Murciélago. Among the design features were its signature scissor doors...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Rock Crystal

James de Wulf Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Paia, HI
James de Wulf's lighting series offers illuminated sculptures to define spaces. The brass floor lamp stands at 78" tall, is constructed of solid brass sheeting, and holds one standar...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Glass vs. Plastic collection, "Feminine Ruben" coral pink organic sculpture
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
A collaboration between Studio Orfeo Quagliata and Tony Wurman of Wunderwurks Design. An unprecedented marriage of Orfeo's spectacular glass work, an obsessive process created by...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

James Bearden Containment Box #2
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural "Containment" box, a vessel in blackened steel, dyed bronze, and red glass enamel by American artist James Bearden. Number 2 in a series. Top lifts off revealing an abstra...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Enamel

Lilly Contemporary Sculptural LED Chandelier, Solid Brass and crystal. Large
Located in Torslanda, SE
Lilly is a contemporary chandelier that challenges the differentiation of room and object. Formed from solid brass milled petals, each LED light source contains a single crystal hemisphere, absorbing and reflecting its environment to make it a part of the piece. Our large sized chandelier...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Spheres circa 1990 Chromed Metal by Diego Matthai
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic set of three spheres circa 1990 chromed metal by Diego Matthai in perfect vintage conditions. The three spheres inscribed 'Mattai'.
Category

1990s Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Marble Bust of a Roman General
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely detailed neoclassical marble bust depicting a Roman general in full armor, adorned with intricate reliefs of mythological figures and a commanding lion head motif at the cen...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Magna Beach Ball Handmade Modern Glass Sculpture Contemporary Art
Located in New York, NY
Compete with the sun for attention with the new Magna Beach Ball in Red, White and Blue. Revisit all of those fond memories of summer with this modern version of the classic beach ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Altair Glass Flower Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pablo Picasso, Hibou, 1954, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Pablo Picasso Hibou 1954 Pichet tourné H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc Bleu Tiré à 500 exemplaires Edition Picasso, Madoura. Répe...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Immi Storrs Modernist Female Nude Bronze Sculpture on Walnut Base
By Immi Storrs
Located in West Chester, PA
Signed Immi Storrs Modernist Female Nude Bronze Sculpture on Walnut Base This work is number 5 from the edition of 5. The bronze is signed on bottom of foot "Storrs 5/5" The walnut ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sculpt Art Bubble by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L58 / W12,5 / H58 CM Materials: Sustainable Paper...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Heart Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2018 Dimensions: 45 x 40 x 37 cm Material: ceramics, glazes. Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) gradu...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

2 Murano Italian Art Glass Sea Turtle Aquarium Figurines Paperweights Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of hand blown Italian art glass figurines / paperweights or hand chillers in the shape of sea turtles with a miniature aquarium scene of two more turtles inside their shells. Me...
Category

1970s Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Francesco Marcangeli Bronze Sculpture Titled "Giustizia"
Located in Plainview, NY
Francesco Marcangeli Contemporary sculpture titled "Giustizia" is made in 1980's in Rome, Italy. The bronze sculpture is setting on a limestone ba...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Contemporary Stark Rough Carved Blackened Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
VESSEL NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 10 facets form this unique object. Mathematically designed and hand-wrought. Vessel No. 1 was the first vessel designed by J.M. Szymanski. Not wa...
Category

2010s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Contemporary Dumbbell Aquamarine Crystal Handmade in Italy by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Milan, Italy). Each ‘Dumbbell’ sculpture is a unique piece. It is handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pegasus Contemporary Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Heart-Throb, Abstract Sculpture, Brightly Colored Intertwined Geometric Form
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Segal’s abstract sculpture offers a particularly fertile ground for experiments in shape, color, proportion, and technique. He steps away from non-traditional sculpting method...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Fiberglass

Surreal Horse, Exquisite Bronze Sculpture Inspired by Salvador Dalí
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This bronze sculpture offers a surreal and abstract interpretation of a horse, evoking the fluid forms and dreamlike perspectives characteristic of Salvador Dalí. The elongated limbs...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Modern Black White Ceramic Sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane Dog 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s Large sculpture, depicting a Harlequin Great Dane dog, with a...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Seletti "Memorabilia" Porcelain My Skull
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Steel Sculpture By Lee Sauder
Located in New York, NY
"Winged Thing #4" Sculpture, created of Mild Steel By Lee Sauder of Lexington, VA. Stamped on bottom. Good overall condition. Large impressive piece from an estate in Charlottesvill...
Category

20th Century American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello. Engraved signature on the base.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

fferrone Contemporary Clear Glass Bowling Ball Decorative Sculpture Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Luminous and unexpected, this contemporary clear glass bowling ball, Wilma, is a modern decorative sculpture object and modern vase is playful as it is functional. Each of the three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Chandigarh IV - Mint Green - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh IV - MINT GREEN - Design Sculpture Paolo Giordano Cement Cast Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier, who imagined and created it from nothing in India. The sculptures are made of exposed concrete...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s Original make...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpted Stoneware Face Sculpture by James Kouretas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful hand carved stoneware face sculpture by James Kouretas. Sculpture has 2 holes in the back most likely for hanging on the wall or could be dis...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Feng Shui Bonsai "Latin Vibes", Handmade in Italy, Sculpture, Contemporary
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Latin Vibes Bonsai is inspired by the Jacaranda Tree. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

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