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What is abstract sculpture?

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What is abstract sculpture?

Abstract sculptures do not depict real objects.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Lucienne Heuvelmans, Virgin and Child, Art Deco Figurative Sculpture
By Lucienne Heuvelmans 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb patinated bronze and ivory art deco sculpture of the Virgin Mary tenderly holding her child, Jesus, by Lucienne Heuvelmans, signed. France 1920s. Very good condition. Dimen...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Paul D. Wellington Signed Sailboat Modern Brutalist Brass Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern brutalist brass metal wall sculpture depicting a regal sailboat by Paul D. Wellington. Signed by the artist. Circa 1970s. Classic mid century modern wall art...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Rare Antique Children Carousel Zebra, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Zebra, Germany early 20th Century Item e7298 A wooden carved children's carousel zebra with multicolored painting, made in Germany around 1910. Unresto...
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Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1950's Walter Bosse Solid Brass Rooster Figure
Located in Bern, CH
1950's Solid Brass figure of a Rooster by Walter Bosse, Austria. Beautiful mid century decorative decorative piece to finish off a sideboard, mantlepiece or shelving unit.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Couple figure in Meissen porcelain, Design by Johann Joachim Kaendler Group of shepherds with tree Naturalistic oval base. A shepherd couple sitting together under leafy oak trees. T...
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Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Blowfish sculpture by Mizraim Cárdenas
By Mizraim Cárdenas
Located in Morelia, MI
Mirror polished stainless steel Blowfish by renowed mexican artist Mizraim Cárdenas. This is one of the most interesting sculptures of the Michoacan-based sculptor, not only because ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Animal Sculptures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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