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b. 1954 -

Terence Main is a Contemporary American artist and designer born in 1954. He received his BA from the Herron School of Art and Design in 1976, and his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1978.

Main is best known for the cast metal and stone sculptural furniture that he has been making for more than 30 years, such as Fourth Frond Chair in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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  • Terence Main, Guerillas, set of two
    Feb. 26, 2026

    Terence Main, Guerillas, set of two

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Terence Main Guerillas, set of two c. 1989 dyed concrete 22.625 h x 18 w x 32.625 d in (57 x 46 x 83 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • Terence Main, Gorilla maquette
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Terence Main, Gorilla maquette

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Terence Main Gorilla maquette waxed cardboard 23 h x 29.25 w x 16 d in (58 x 74 x 41 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • Terence Main, Reflection coffee table
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Terence Main, Reflection coffee table

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Terence Main Reflection coffee table USA, 2008 polished bronze 19.5 h x 47 w x 32 d in (50 x 119 x 81 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • Terence Main, Apparition of Ubiquity from the Apparition series
    Jun. 05, 2025

    Terence Main, Apparition of Ubiquity from the Apparition series

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Terence Main Apparition of Ubiquity from the Apparition series USA, c. 1989 patinated and cast bronze, glass 88.75 h x 18 w x 13.5 d in (225 x 46 x 34 cm) Provenance: Magen H Gallery, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

    Wright
  • ƒ Terence Main (born in 1954) 1st Frond chair - Artist's proof
    Nov. 08, 2023

    ƒ Terence Main (born in 1954) 1st Frond chair - Artist's proof

    Est: €6,000 - €9,000

    ƒ Terence Main (born in 1954) 1st Frond chair - Artist's proof Cast, patinated and polished bronze Limited edition of two Model created in 1991 H 85,5 × L 49,5 × P 58 cm Note : nine versions in editions of two each were produced. ƒ Terence Main (né en 1954) 1st Frond chair - Épreuve d'artiste Fonte de bronze patiné et poli Édition limitée à 2 exemplaires Modèle créé en 1991 H 85,5 × L 49,5 × P 58 cm Note : Neuf versions de deux exemplaires chacune ont été réalisées.

    Piasa
  • Terence Main (American, b. 1954) Amity, from Apparition Series, 1989
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Terence Main (American, b. 1954) Amity, from Apparition Series, 1989

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Terence Main (American, b. 1954) Amity, from Apparition Series, 1989 cast bronze, glass, 12v Halogen lamp inscribed Main, titled and dated 90 x 18 x 15 inches. Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

    Hindman
  • TERENCE MAIN CARVED LIMESTONE STOOL BENCH. KATHEDRA.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    TERENCE MAIN CARVED LIMESTONE STOOL BENCH. KATHEDRA.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    TERENCE MAIN Carved Limestone Stool Bench. KATHEDRA. Bench was named because the blocks were originally cut for the Cathedral of St. John The Divine and for the fact that the Greek root words kata and hed translate to down sit. Very heavy.-- Dimensions: H: 20 inches: W: 20.5 inches: D: 21.5 inches ---

    Uniques & Antiques
  • TERENCE MAIN CARVED LIMESTONE STOOL BENCH. KATHEDRA.
    May. 19, 2020

    TERENCE MAIN CARVED LIMESTONE STOOL BENCH. KATHEDRA.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    TERENCE MAIN Carved Limestone Stool Bench. KATHEDRA. Bench was named because the blocks were originally cut for the Cathedral of St. John The Divine and for the fact that the Greek root words kata and hed translate to down sit. Very heavy.-- Dimensions: H: 20.5 inches: W: 21 inches: D: 21 inches ---

    Uniques & Antiques
  • TERENCE MAIN CARVED LIMESTONE STOOL BENCH. KATHEDRA.
    May. 19, 2020

    TERENCE MAIN CARVED LIMESTONE STOOL BENCH. KATHEDRA.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    TERENCE MAIN Carved Limestone Stool Bench. KATHEDRA. Bench was named because the blocks were originally cut for the Cathedral of St. John The Divine and for the fact that the Greek root words kata and hed translate to down sit. Very heavy.-- Dimensions: H: 20 inches: W: 20.5 inches: D: 21.5 inches ---

    Uniques & Antiques
  • Terence Main (American b. 1954)
    Jun. 23, 2018

    Terence Main (American b. 1954)

    Est: $150 - $250

    Terence Main (American b. 1954), (3) mixed media masks. Signed and dated 1985.

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Terence Main (American b. 1954)
    May. 19, 2018

    Terence Main (American b. 1954)

    Est: $150 - $250

    Terence Main (American b. 1954), (3) mixed media masks. Signed and dated 1985.

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Main, "Sidewinder," Cast Bronze
    Feb. 21, 2016

    Main, "Sidewinder," Cast Bronze

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    Terence Main (American, 1954 - ), "Sidewinder," cast bronze chair, signed "1990," included in "The Exhibition Catalogue Arte Industrie, New York, 1996" page 23, 44" h x 24" w x 19" d. Provenance: From a Massachusetts estate.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • TERENCE MAIN (American, b. 1954) Terrestrial Tale, 1996
    May. 22, 2013

    TERENCE MAIN (American, b. 1954) Terrestrial Tale, 1996

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    TERENCE MAIN (American, b. 1954) Terrestrial Tale, 1996 Cast bronze Eight modular sections, each measuring approximately 19 x 18 x 60 inches (48.3 x 45.7 x 152.4 cm) with two support sections measuring approximately 17-1/2 x 30 x 15 inches (44.5 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm) PROVENANCE: Private collection, Florida LITERATURE: Terence Main and John Ash (text), Terrestrial Tale, New York: Art et Industrie, 1996, cover illustration. "It is perhaps the longest 'dying fall' in recent art-a Mahler's Ninth in bronze. It absorbs and justifies everything Main has done before." EXHIBITED: Art et Industrie, New York, 1996 NOTE: We would like to thank the artist for his assistance with the description of the artwork, the exhibition history and literature, as well as the use of the Art et Industrie installation photo by Dennis Cowley and his original illustrative drawing (not included in lot).

    Heritage Auctions
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