Description :

Extraordinary and highly collectible Frederick Hart acrylic resin sculpture titled Exaltation, one of the artist’s most iconic and spiritually powerful lucite works.

This breathtaking sculpture depicts a luminous female figure emerging upward from within a faceted crystal-like acrylic form. The dramatic upward gaze, flowing hair, and ethereal transparency create an almost transcendent visual effect — a signature hallmark of Frederick Hart’s revolutionary “sculpting with light” technique.

Masterfully cast in crystal-clear acrylic resin, the sculpture shifts dramatically depending on lighting and viewing angle, revealing extraordinary dimensional depth and lifelike detail. The interplay between the frosted internal figure and polished geometric exterior creates the illusion that the figure is suspended within solid light itself.

Artist:
Frederick Elliot Hart (American, 1943–1999)

Frederick Hart is considered one of the most influential American figurative sculptors of the 20th century. Internationally recognized for works including Ex Nihilo at the Washington National Cathedral, Hart pioneered patented techniques embedding sculptural imagery within transparent acrylic resin.

His sculptures are celebrated for merging classical realism with innovative materials to produce emotionally charged, museum-quality works that appear illuminated from within.

Title:
Exaltation

Edition:
Limited Edition Sculpture
Signed and numbered edition visible in photos

Medium:
Cast acrylic resin / lucite sculpture

Features:

• Authentic Frederick Hart sculpture
• Rare limited edition artwork
• Signature “sculpting with light” technique
• Highly detailed female figurative form
• Monumental crystalline geometric composition
• Exceptional optical depth and translucency
• Fine art museum-quality acrylic casting
• Dynamic light-reactive display presence
• Collectible contemporary figurative sculpture

Approximate Dimensions:
22.5" x 12" x 15"

Condition:
Very good vintage condition overall with light display wear consistent with age. Minor surface scuffs or faint scratches may be present upon close inspection. No major cracks observed. Displays exceptionally well with remarkable clarity and sculptural detail.

Artistic Significance:
Exaltation is among Frederick Hart’s most recognized acrylic works and perfectly represents his fascination with spirituality, transcendence, light, and the human form.

The sculpture embodies Hart’s belief that art should communicate emotion, beauty, and higher consciousness. The upward-reaching figure appears to emerge from another dimension, creating a deeply emotional and almost celestial presence.

Hart’s acrylic works remain highly regarded for their technical complexity and innovative casting process, which allowed sculptural forms to exist simultaneously within and outside transparent geometric structures.

Collector Notes:
Frederick Hart sculptures continue to gain recognition among collectors of:

• Museum-quality contemporary sculpture
• Lucite/acrylic fine art
• Spiritual and figurative artwork
• Washington National Cathedral associated artists
• Limited edition investment art

A striking and investment-worthy Frederick Hart masterpiece with extraordinary visual presence, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless sculptural beauty.

Please Note: This item is being offered with a reserve price at the request of the owner. The reserve must be met or exceeded for the item to be sold and awarded to the highest bidder.