César

(French, 1921–1998)

César was a French sculptor and member of the Nouveau Réalisme movement, best known for his use of compacted cars and recycled metals. Though his work has similarities to artists like Andy Warhol in its appropriation of commercial commodities, César was more interested in the formal traditions of Modernist sculpture, such as the work of Alberto Giacometti. Born César Baldaccini on January 1, 1921 in Marseille, France to Italian parents, he went on study at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and graduated in 1948. “Although I had received a classical academic training, my vision changed through my work with scrap iron,” the artist explained. “I entered the factory world and learned to approach recuperated materials in their own language.” He represented France at the 1995 Venice Biennale, and today his work can be found in the collections of prominent institutions around the world, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Tate Gallery in London, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York, among others. César died on December 6, 1998 in Paris, France.

César Artworks

César (6,754 results)
Compression, 1989–1990

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Compression, 1989–1990

Sale Date: March 20, 2021

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Coulée grise, 1977

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Coulée grise, 1977

Sale Date: March 26, 2021

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Poule-Poing, 1992

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Poule-Poing, 1992

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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La Rascasse, 1955

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La Rascasse, 1955

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“Tête à têtes”, 1973, 1973

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“Tête à têtes”, 1973, 1973

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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Rare “Conserve Expansion” non ouverte,..., 1969

César and Martial Raysse

Rare “Conserve Expansion” non ouverte,..., 1969

Sale Date: March 6, 2021

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Senza titolo, 1974

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Senza titolo, 1974

Sale Date: March 6, 2021

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Poule

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Poule

Sale Date: March 3, 2021

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Odile, 1987

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Odile, 1987

Sale Date: January 22, 2020

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Cafetière

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Cafetière

Sale Date: March 25, 2020

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Compression Schweppes.

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Compression Schweppes.

Sale Date: March 5, 2021

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Composition avec Mickey et Minnie, 1990

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Composition avec Mickey et Minnie, 1990

Sale Date: March 5, 2021

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Poulette, 1982

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Poulette, 1982

Sale Date: March 5, 2021

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Portrait de compression de tampons Jex, 1977

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Portrait de compression de tampons Jex, 1977

Sale Date: March 5, 2021

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Arrachage

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Arrachage

Sale Date: March 6, 2021

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Nature morte au pichet rouge, 1994

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Nature morte au pichet rouge, 1994

Sale Date: January 20, 2021

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Centaure, 1985

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Centaure, 1985

Sale Date: August 26, 2020

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Compression de bidons bleus

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Compression de bidons bleus

Sale Date: February 6, 2021

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Compression necklace sculpture, 1975

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Compression necklace sculpture, 1975

Sale Date: October 22, 2020

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Gold pendant, 'Compression', César, and a chain

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Gold pendant, 'Compression', César, and a chain

Sale Date: December 3, 2020

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Dessin, circa 1950-1952, 1950–1952

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Dessin, circa 1950-1952, 1950–1952

Sale Date: January 30, 2021

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Dessin, circa 1950-1952, 1950–1952

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Dessin, circa 1950-1952, 1950–1952

Sale Date: January 30, 2021

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Petite nana au sexe feminin

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Petite nana au sexe feminin

Sale Date: October 4, 2020

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Compression de théière, 1975

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Compression de théière, 1975

Sale Date: February 1, 2021

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