Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

American, Swedish, 1929-2022

One of the original Pop artists, Claes Oldenburg was born in Stockholm. The son of a Swedish diplomat, he spent his early years in Stockholm and Oslo until the family moved to Chicago in 1937.

Oldenburg attended Yale University, then returned to Chicago, where he worked for a newspaper and also attended drawing classes at the Art Institute. He moved to New York in 1956.

Oldenburg’s early art in New York were works of urban realism in cardboard and paper that were influenced by the work of Dubuffet and the New Realists, and were seen as a brutal response to society. In 1961 Oldenburg rented a storefront on the Lower East Side and sold brightly painted plaster objects as well as three-dimensional and wall reliefs based on hamburgers, pastries, men's and women's clothing, and other commodities. The signature soft sculptures followed, objects of commonplace household objects made of vinyl or canvas stuffed with kapok. These pieces transformed the medium — the soft sculptures are intended to be sensual experiences and commentary on our material world of objects and our relationship to them.

In 1965, still working in vinyl, plaster and cardboard, Oldenburg began making large works termed “Colossal Monuments,” which are large public sculptures with public and private meanings. In the 1970s, Oldenburg was fabricating large-scale works in durable materials such as steel, and working with Coosje van Bruggen, he had received many such public commissions in the United States and Europe.

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Artist: Claes Oldenburg

Claes OldenburgGeometric Mouse, Scale C Sculpture, Anodized Aluminum, Abstract, 1971, 1971

$56,800Sale Price|20% Off

Geometric Mouse, Scale C Sculpture, Anodized Aluminum, Abstract, 1971

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in New York, NY

Claes Oldenburg’s 'Geometric Mouse, Scale C' (1971) exemplifies his playful yet thought-provoking approach to Pop Art by transforming an everyday object into a bold sculptural statem...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Claes OldenburgFire Plug Souvenir-'Chicago August 1968' (Platzker 10), Claes Oldenburg, 1967

$28,000Sale Price|20% Off

Fire Plug Souvenir-'Chicago August 1968' (Platzker 10), Claes Oldenburg

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Claes Oldenburg (1929-2022) Title: Fire Plug Souvenir-'Chicago August 1968' (Platzker 10) Year: 1967 Medium: Cast plaster with acrylic paint Sculpture Size: 7.875 x 7.5 x 5.8...

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1960s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Plaster, Acrylic

Claes OldenburgGeometric Mouse Scale E 'Desktop', 2013

$18,000

Geometric Mouse Scale E 'Desktop'

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Claes Oldenburg Geometric Mouse Scale E 'Desktop' 2013 Painted aluminum sculpture on painted aluminum base 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 6 1/...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Aluminum

Claes OldenburgSculpture In The Form Of A Bicycle Saddle, 1976

$22,000

Sculpture In The Form Of A Bicycle Saddle

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Claes Oldenburg Sculpture In The Form Of A Bicycle Saddle 1976 Glazed brown ceramic with mahogany base and sand 14 x 8 1/2 x d: 8 1/2 in. Edition of 36 Signed...

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1970s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Shawn Kolodny"GRASS SPEAKS IN RIDDLES" Abstract Sculpture 22" x 11" x 10" in by Shawn Kolodny, 2024

$2,850

H 22 in W 11 in D 10 in

"GRASS SPEAKS IN RIDDLES" Abstract Sculpture 22" x 11" x 10" in by Shawn Kolodny

By Shawn Kolodny

Located in Culver City, CA

"GRASS SPEAKS IN RIDDLES" Abstract Sculpture 22" x 11" x 10" in by Shawn Kolodny Medium: Stainless Steel & Automotive Paint Creating art to reflect the times we live in, Kolodn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Uri DushyStarry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture, 2023

$6,973

H 33.08 in W 48.82 in D 1.97 in

Starry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Uri Dushy's pop art piece stands out as a testament to his decades-long exploration of art's origins, blending artistic genres to forge provocative and captivating creations. This pi...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Elizabeth Art CandyRetro Gumball Machine Sculpture Polymer Clay Candy Mosaic Pop Art Object, 2022

$762Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Retro Gumball Machine Sculpture Polymer Clay Candy Mosaic Pop Art Object

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Retro gumball machine sculpture in lightweight polymer clay, combining candy mosaic techniques, nostalgia and Pop Art aesthetics. Candy Machine Yellow belongs to Elizabeth Art Candy’s Fake Candies series, a body of sculptural works inspired by childhood memories, popular culture and the visual language of sweets, toys and collectible objects. This unique sculpture reimagines the classic coin-operated gumball machine as a contemporary Pop Art object constructed from hundreds of individually modeled candy-like elements. Unlike traditional ceramic sculpture, the work is created entirely from polymer clay, a lightweight and highly durable material that allows the artist to achieve remarkable chromatic richness while maintaining a surprisingly low overall weight. Each candy-shaped component is individually hand-modeled, colored and assembled into a dense mosaic structure that transforms the familiar silhouette of a vintage vending machine...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay

Elizabeth Art CandyColorful Floral Bubble Wall Sculpture Polymer Clay Mosaic Wall Art Painting, 2026

$930Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in

Colorful Floral Bubble Wall Sculpture Polymer Clay Mosaic Wall Art Painting

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Colorful floral bubble wall sculpture composed of hundreds of hand-modeled polymer clay elements, creating a lightweight mosaic of color, texture and organic growth. Flower Bubbles ...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Spray Paint, Board

Yayoi Kusama'Pumpkin' Yellow/Black Pumpkin Pop Art Resin Sculpture, 2016, 2016

$1,645

H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

'Pumpkin' Yellow/Black Pumpkin Pop Art Resin Sculpture, 2016

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in New York, NY

The ’Pumpkin' sculpture is a polka-dotted painted lacquer resin collectible art object by the legendary contemporary Artist, Yayoi Kusama. Published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naosh...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

Elizabeth Art CandyPastel Candy Mosaic Contemporary Clay Relief Wall Sculpture, 2026

$1,348Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

Pastel Candy Mosaic Contemporary Clay Relief Wall Sculpture

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Pastel candy mosaic wall sculpture composed of hand modeled clay forms arranged in a dense contemporary relief with playful sculptural texture. This contemporary clay relief transfo...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Spray Paint, Board

Elizabeth Art CandyPink Floral Bubble Clay Wall Sculpture 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Ceramic, 2024

$929Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.62 in W 11.62 in D 1.97 in

Pink Floral Bubble Clay Wall Sculpture 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Ceramic

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Pink floral bubble clay wall sculpture in hand molded ceramic relief forming a 3D mosaic panel with clustered organic composition. This wall-mounted 3D mosaic panel is composed of i...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Spray Paint, Board

Yayoi KusamaYayoi Kusama -Original HAND SIGNED 7/30 Pumpkin (Red) Sculpture on base with box, 1998

$188,900

H 3.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Yayoi Kusama -Original HAND SIGNED 7/30 Pumpkin (Red) Sculpture on base with box

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in New York, NY

Yayoi Kusama Extremely scarce - true collectors item - one of only 30 in the entire world hand signed by the artist. Original Limited Edition hand signed and numbered Pumpkin (Red),...

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1990s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Resin, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

Yayoi KusamaLove Forever, 2016

$880

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in

Love Forever

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in New York, NY

Yayoi Kusama Love Forever, 2016 Ceramic (Porcelain) Dish and Cover Stamped Yayoi Kusama on bottom 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 inches Unframed Limited edition (exact number created is unkno...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Screen

Elizabeth Art CandyLarge Abstract Bubble Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Clay 3D Mosaic Panel, 2024

$3,254Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

Large Abstract Bubble Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Clay 3D Mosaic Panel

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Large abstract bubble wall sculpture in hand molded clay forming a multicolor 3D mosaic panel with high relief surface. This large-scale wall sculpture is composed of individually h...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Spray Paint, Board

Vera VizziDrops of Joy Pop Surrealist Clay Juice Carton Sculpture in Acrylic Paint about, 2025

$336Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.52 in W 3.35 in D 2.37 in

Drops of Joy Pop Surrealist Clay Juice Carton Sculpture in Acrylic Paint about

By Vera Vizzi

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Small-scale clay sculpture in acrylic explores consumption through a juice-carton object, pairing sugar and pill imagery within a snowy emotional landscape. This hand-modeled clay sc...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Acrylic

Elizabeth Art CandyBlue Floral Bubble Clay Wall Relief 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Texture, 2026

$929Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.62 in W 11.62 in D 1.97 in

Blue Floral Bubble Clay Wall Relief 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Texture

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Blue floral bubble clay wall relief in hand molded ceramic forming a 3D mosaic panel with layered texture and multicolor composition. This wall-mount...

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2010s Pop Art Claes Oldenburg Abstract Sculptures

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Clay, Spray Paint, Board

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