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Angelo Di Benedetto
Angelo Di Benedetto Signed Mid-Century Abstract Metal Sculpture, Colorado Modern

$3,750
£2,863.45
€3,431.60
CA$5,398.41
A$5,566.07
CHF 3,138.29
MX$71,241.93
NOK 36,184.12
SEK 37,846.46
DKK 25,660.01

About the Item

Angelo Di Benedetto (American, 1913–1992) Untitled, Mid-20th Century Welded industrial metal Signed Dimensions: 13¼ × 11¼ × 7½ inches A rare and compelling example of mid-century American abstract sculpture, this original welded metal work by Angelo Di Benedetto exemplifies the artist's lifelong exploration of geometry, symbolism, and spiritual abstraction. Constructed from industrial steel, the sculpture transforms simple geometric forms into a sophisticated three-dimensional composition that balances strength, movement, and negative space. A central circular element—one of Di Benedetto's most enduring visual motifs—is intersected by sweeping linear forms that create a dynamic dialogue between structure and motion. The sculpture's open composition encourages changing perspectives, revealing new relationships of light, shadow, and form as the viewer moves around it. Its refined balance and architectural presence make it equally effective on a pedestal, bookshelf, or contemporary interior setting. Throughout his career, Di Benedetto was fascinated by the symbolic power of the circle, viewing it as a universal form representing continuity, unity, and spiritual reflection. This sculpture embodies those ideas while demonstrating his mastery of industrial materials and modernist design. The raw metal surface enhances its sculptural presence, placing the work within the tradition of American Modernism, Brutalist sculpture, and postwar abstract metalwork. Born in New Jersey to Italian immigrant parents, Angelo Di Benedetto studied at Cooper Union and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston before establishing himself in New York. After settling in Colorado following World War II, he became one of the state's most influential modernists, co-founding the Denver Art Center and helping shape Colorado's postwar artistic identity. In 1977, the University of Colorado awarded him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his outstanding contributions to American art. His work spans painting, printmaking, sculpture, and environmental art, and today is increasingly sought after by collectors of postwar American Modernism. This sculpture comes directly from the Estate of Angelo Di Benedetto, providing exceptional provenance and authenticity. As one of the relatively few surviving sculptural works by the artist, it represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire an important example of Colorado Modernism and American abstract sculpture. Its intimate scale, strong architectural form, and timeless modernist aesthetic make it ideal for collectors of mid-century modern design, Brutalist sculpture, American abstract art, and Colorado regional modernism. Provenance: Estate of Angelo Di Benedetto. Condition: Very good to excellent vintage condition. Detailed condition report available upon request.
  • Creator:
    Angelo Di Benedetto (1913 - 1992, American)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    very good to excellent condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 247611stDibs: LU27311320242

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