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Lot # 29 - Postmodern “Dancing Couple” Sculpture – Hand-Carved Solid Ironwood
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 17-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 24-Sep-2025 7:28:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$52.00 |
| Highest bidder: | TAT91 |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Postmodern “Dancing Couple” Sculpture – Hand-Carved Solid Ironwood – 20th Century A striking postmodern abstract sculpture depicting a dancing couple, hand-carved from solid ironwood. The piece captures fluid, intertwining forms that suggest motion, intimacy, and harmony, with smooth curves and negative space adding to its sculptural drama. Its deep, polished surface highlights the density and richness of the ironwood, a material valued for both its durability and fine finish. Measurements (range): Height: Approx. 20"–22" Width: Approx. 7"–8" Depth: Approx. 5"–6" Historical Note: Value:
Ironwood carvings became popular in the mid-to-late 20th century, particularly for modernist and abstract forms that highlighted the material’s strength and beauty. This “Dancing Couple” design reflects the postmodern movement’s fascination with organic abstraction—blurring the line between representational art and pure form. Pieces like this, with strong figural abstraction, are rare and highly collectible in today’s design market.
Comparable postmodern ironwood dancing couple sculptures are listed in the $600–$700 range on design platforms such as eBay and Le Shoppe Modern, underscoring their rarity and desirability among collectors of abstract and modernist art.
Auction History
Highest bidder is TAT91
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Sep-2025 11:34:31 AM | $52.00 | TAT91 |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:55 AM | $51.00 | GrinningGolden |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:42 AM | $46.00 | TAT91 |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:42 AM | $45.00 | GrinningGolden |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:36 AM | $41.00 | TAT91 |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:36 AM | $40.00 | GrinningGolden |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:29 AM | $36.00 | TAT91 |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:25:29 AM | $35.00 | GrinningGolden |
| 24-Sep-2025 8:17:12 AM | $21.00 | TAT91 |
| 22-Sep-2025 10:29:09 PM | $5.00 | GrinningGolden |
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