Vintage Postmodern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture on Lucite Base

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A striking vintage postmodern abstract sculpture, hand carved from stone and mounted on a dramatic stacked black and clear Lucite … Read more A striking vintage postmodern abstract sculpture, hand carved from stone and mounted on a dramatic stacked black and clear Lucite base. The sculpture combines smooth, highly polished surfaces with heavily textured areas, creating a strong contrast in both finish and form.

The composition has a wonderful biomorphic quality, with overlapping curved and angular planes that shift dramatically depending on the viewing angle. The contrasting polished and rough-hewn surfaces emphasize the natural character of the stone while giving the piece a distinctly architectural, late 20th-century presence.

The substantial two-tier Lucite base elevates the sculpture and adds another layer of postmodern glamour. An excellent decorative object for Postmodern, Modernist, organic modern, Hollywood Regency, and contemporary interiors.

The abstract biomorphic form and exploration of positive and negative mass recall the sculptural language of Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Jean Arp, Isamu Noguchi, and Constantin Brâncuși, making this an especially strong piece for collectors and interiors drawn to 20th-century modern sculpture.

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• Vintage, late 20th century
• Abstract carved stone sculpture
• Contrasting polished and heavily textured surfaces
• Biomorphic Modernist form
• Stacked black and clear Lucite pedestal base
• Hand carved and finished
• Sculptural from multiple viewing angles
• Postmodern and organic modern aesthetic
• In the style of Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Jean Arp, Isamu Noguchi and Constantin Brâncuși

Dimensions:

• Height: 16”
• Width: 7”
• Depth: 5.5” See less