




Small Figure with Polygon
1993
This sculptural figure combines burlap, resin, and iron to create a powerful and enigmatic form. The polygon referenced in the title suggests geometric abstraction merged with figurative suggestion. Magdalena Abakanowicz explores themes of human vulnerability and the relationship between individual and collective identity. The materials used create a striking contrast between softness and hardness, fragility and strength. Created in 1993, this work reflects the artist's ongoing investigation of the human figure in contemporary sculpture.
- Medium
- burlap, resin, iron
- Dimensions
Notes
This work is included in Abakanowicz Catalogue Raisonné ©Abakanowicz Arts and Culture Charitable Foundation. Provenance: The Artist | Marlborough Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1993, Private Collection | Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art (Afternoon), 14 May 2003, Lot 347 | Private Collection | Stephen Wirtz Gallery, San Francisco | Private Collection
🔨 Auction Lot
Post War & Contemporary Art
May 14, 2026
Estimate: $70,000 – $90,000
Lot 260
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