Edward Arcenio Chavez

Bold Multicolored Abstract Painted Metal Sculpture, Mid Century Modern Art

Mid 20th Century

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture "Chama" by Eduardo Arcenio Chavez (1917-1995), circa 1966, elegantly presented on a wooden base. The sculpture measures 7 ¼ inches in height, 10 inches in width, and 3 ¼ inches in depth, showcasing Chavez’s unique style and mastery in bronze casting. About the Artist: Eduardo Chavez...

This stunning abstract terra cotta sculpture, titled Continuum, is a striking work by 20th-century artist Sushe Felix. Featuring a continuous, fluid form, the sculpture is character...

Striking mid-20th century abstract biomorphic sculpture by American artist Eduardo Chavez, expertly carved from what is likely cherry wood. This vintage piece showcases smooth, flowi...

This stunning, one-of-a-kind abstract metalwork sculpture is an original creation by renowned American artist Angelo Di Benedetto (1913-1992). Measuring 13 ¼ x 11 ¼ x 7 ½ inches, this mid-century modern masterpiece exemplifies Di Benedetto's signature style, which blends geometric shapes and organic forms with the industrial materials of his time. The piece reflects his deep connection to abstraction and his ability to evoke emotion through the medium of metal. About the Artist: Born: New Jersey, 1913 Died: Central City, CO, 1992 Angelo Di Benedetto was the son of Italian immigrants and a pivotal figure in the American modern art movement. After studying at the prestigious Cooper Union Art School in New York City and earning a certificate in freehand drawing, Di Benedetto further honed his skills at the Boston Museum Art School, where he was awarded a scholarship. His talent was recognized early, as he won first prize in his first juried exhibition at the Montclair Museum in 1937. In 1938, Di Benedetto's ethnological study trip to Haiti, sponsored by the Royal Netherlands Steamship Line, deeply influenced his art and broadened his artistic perspective. His first solo exhibition in 1940 at the Montross Gallery in New York City showcased his vibrant Haitian paintings. During World War II, Di Benedetto served in Africa and later in Washington, D.C., before returning to Denver in 1945. Inspired by Colorado’s stunning landscape, he decided to make it his home. By 1947, he had settled in Central City, where he became a key figure in the local art scene. Di Benedetto co-founded the Denver Art Center with Frank Vavra...

From the artifacts of Leonardo Da Vinci, to the mythical Icarus and the innumerable inventions of NASA, the human being does not stop manifesting one of its deepest desires: to fly. ...

“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...

Margulis’ utmost concern is the creation of geometric shapes conceived mostly by changing the perspective of the viewer accompanied by the philosophical notion that everything in lif...

This unique piece by Margulis is one of his latest body of works. Margulis’ utmost concern is the creation of geometric shapes conceived mostly by changing the perspective of the vie...