{"product_id":"raymond-karpuska-steel-abstract-sculpture-postmodern-teal-1952","title":"Raymond Karpuska — Monumental Abstract Steel Sculpture, Teal Enamel \u0026 Polished Steel, 120\"L, Commissioned Work, c. Late 20th C.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental and commanding \u003cstrong\u003eabstract postmodern steel sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eRaymond Karpuska\u003c\/strong\u003e (American, born 1952) — a large-scale work of striking visual presence featuring polished and brushed steel finish with \u003cstrong\u003eteal blue enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e and black accents. At \u003cstrong\u003e120 inches long × 45 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a genuinely architectural sculpture, designed to command space at an institutional or residential scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to family provenance, this sculpture was \u003cstrong\u003edesigned as a commission by Raymond Karpuska\u003c\/strong\u003e — placing it in the tradition of bespoke large-scale public and private sculpture commissions that defined American postmodern sculpture from the 1970s through the 1990s. The combination of industrial steel fabrication, polished and brushed surface treatments, teal blue enamel color accents, and bold abstract form is characteristic of the American postmodern sculpture movement at its most ambitious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond Karpuska\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1952) is an American sculptor working in steel and mixed metals, known for large-scale abstract and postmodern works. This piece is \u003cstrong\u003eunsigned\u003c\/strong\u003e but accompanied by family attribution confirming the commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raymond Karpuska (American, b. 1952) — attributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel with polished and brushed finish, teal blue enamel, black accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\" L × 24\" W × 45\" H (10 feet long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounting tabs to base — designed for permanent or semi-permanent installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned — family attribution, designed as a commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abstract Postmodern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood to fair overall condition with average to moderate surface wear consistent with outdoor or large-scale installation — oxidation, scratches, mild pitting, toning, and cracking around mirror elements, with other possible missing elements. Estate fresh to market. Please review all photographs carefully and bid accordingly. Priced to reflect current condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-party shipping only given the monumental scale (10 feet long). Local pickup available. Please contact us prior to purchase to arrange logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082420277532,"sku":"ART-041","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/ART-041-Raymond-Karpuska-Monumental-Abstract-Steel-Sculpture-Teal-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1781544497","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/raymond-karpuska-steel-abstract-sculpture-postmodern-teal-1952","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}