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)
Poulette, 1982

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Poulette, 1982

Sale Date: June 26, 2020

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La poule

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La poule

Sale Date: June 15, 2020

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Compression

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Compression

Sale Date: July 4, 2020

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à l'eau ! ... à l'eau, 1987

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à l'eau ! ... à l'eau, 1987

Sale Date: July 4, 2020

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Scorpion, 1955

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Scorpion, 1955

Sale Date: June 11, 2020

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Chaise 'Expansion', 1975–1976

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Chaise 'Expansion', 1975–1976

Sale Date: June 11, 2020

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Untitled, 1978

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Untitled, 1978

Sale Date: June 17, 2020

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Mehari compressée, 1973

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Mehari compressée, 1973

Sale Date: June 17, 2020

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Le Bourdon, 1958

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Le Bourdon, 1958

Sale Date: June 16, 2020

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OSCAR

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OSCAR

Sale Date: June 3, 2020

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COMPRESSION DE PASSOIRES, 1970

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COMPRESSION DE PASSOIRES, 1970

Sale Date: June 3, 2020

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PENDANT COMPRESSION

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PENDANT COMPRESSION

Sale Date: June 3, 2020

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PENDANT COMPRESSION

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PENDANT COMPRESSION

Sale Date: June 3, 2020

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Centaure - Hommage à Picasso (textes de Pierre...

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Centaure - Hommage à Picasso (textes de Pierre...

Sale Date: May 23, 2020

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COEUR ECLATE, 1986

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COEUR ECLATE, 1986

Sale Date: June 8, 2020

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COULEE, 1980

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COULEE, 1980

Sale Date: June 8, 2020

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COMPRESSION

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COMPRESSION

Sale Date: June 8, 2020

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COMPRESSION DE BIJOUX, 1971

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COMPRESSION DE BIJOUX, 1971

Sale Date: June 8, 2020

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Poulette

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Poulette

Sale Date: May 18, 2020

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Poulette, 1989

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Poulette, 1989

Sale Date: May 29, 2020

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Compression, 1989

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Compression, 1989

Sale Date: May 28, 2020

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Burnt matchbox, burnt matches and soot on...

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Burnt matchbox, burnt matches and soot on...

Sale Date: May 28, 2020

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Untitled, 1990

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Untitled, 1990

Sale Date: May 28, 2020

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SANS TITRE, 1991

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SANS TITRE, 1991

Sale Date: May 18, 2020

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