Rare Hivo Van Teal Mid Century Modern Large Lucite Abstract Sculpture Signed. This is a rare and unique large lucite abstract sculpture signed by Hivo Van Teal. The piece was produced in the period of contemporary art between 1970 and 2020. The sculpture is handmade and made of acrylic material, making it an original piece of art. The sculpture is a beautiful representation of abstract architecture and would be a great addition to any art collection. The sculpture’s size and style make it perfect for display in any contemporary home or office. This is an authentic Hivo Van Teal piece that has been signed by the artist, making it a valuable addition to any art collection. About Hivo Van Teal. After fleeing Havana as a young man, Hivo Van Teal was able to unleash his artistic sensibilities and launch an award-winning lighting and accessories company. Creating sculpture shapes in acrylic soon became a passion. “In 1974, I opened a 600-square-foot studio close to my house in Miami Beach, ” Hivo recalls. Together with Estela, I made my first sculptures named’Family,”Atlanta,’ and’Prism. A friend of mine who was a furniture representative saw them and exhibited them at a show in Miami Beach. Euster Furniture was one of the most exclusive high-end showrooms in Miami, and Mr. Euster was very impressed with my sculptures and gave us a. And that was the beginning of Van Teal, Inc. Soon, art galleries in Florida and retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue in Bal Harbour, and I. Magnin in Washington, D. In 1976, Van Teal, Inc. Opened its first showroom at the High Point Market in North Carolina. Van Teal has been singled-out for excellence by winning First Prize for Contemporary Sculptures from ACCA (1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1992) and received two ARTS Awards (1995 and 1996). Please study item pictures for perfect condition. Any questions – let us help you please. Pictures are part of the description. Appreciate you stopping and checking this treasure item from grandma_chest. Check out our other items! All sales are final as-is. We do our best to describe them as accurately as possible. We try our best to describe items thoroughly, carefully and correctly. We will gladly provide any additional information you may need about any item.