Wonderful bronze bust in the manner of Sir Jacob Epstein circa late 1950’s. This unusual example is a half highly detailed head with the interior structure exposed. The texture color variation and technical prowess used in this sculpture are formidable.
Category: Sculptures
Rare ‘Budding’ Vase by Axel Salto
Rare large scale budding vase by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen circa late 1940’s. This example is done in a dark crimson glaze and is encised Salto on the bottom. The Royal Copenhagen stamp also graces the bottom. Excellent original condition.
Tramp Art Sculpture
Tramp art sculpture circa 1940’s. The column or base of this piece is hand turned and heavily patinated. The mask has a hand painted crown eyes and detailing and a very rich patina to the wood.
Ray Fink Oil Painting
Ray Fink oil on masonite board circa early 1960’s. Ray Fink was a former Dean of art at Arizona State University. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute and showed with many influential artists of the 20th century, including Harry Bertoia and Alexander Calder. This piece is meant to hang in a corner and is done in black and white oil.
Sam Gore Aluminum Wall Plaque
Aluminum and patinated wood three dimensional wall plaque by Sam Gore circa mid 1960’s. Features a wide range of carved aluminum faces mounted on the original wood frame.
Fantastic Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Large scale steel rod and hand cut patinated steel wall sculpture circa mid 1960’s. This example has dark to light shades of bronze and nickel throughout and can be hung vertically or horizontally.
Four Seasons Metal Sculpture by Spero
Patinated steel sculpture by Arizona artist Spero circa mid 1970’s. Each rod and circle is meant to depict a season. This work can be used indoors or out.
Large Scale Heavily Patinated Folk Art Bull
Wonderful folk/tramp art bull from Mexico circa 1940’s. This hand carved wood sculpture has layers of original patina and is the sort of piece that transcends styles. It can be placed in the mix with mid century pieces or to create whimsy in any room.
This was purchased from a prominent Phoenix artist’s estate who collected unusual mid century, African and Mexican sculpture furniture and objects.
Monumental Locust Wood Sculpture by Bronka Stern
‘Exodus’ done in locust wood by Bronka Stern circa 1963. ‘Exodus’ is done in beautifully grained locust wood and is an important large scale sculpture by Stern.
Unusual Ray Fink Sculpture
Ray Fink studied at the Chicago Art Institute and later became the dean of art at Arizona State University. Between his studies and becoming Dean he had several one man shows across the country. This sculpture is done in a Peters ammunition case and has 5 carved skeletal figures within. The writing on the case reads:
‘Every shot counts with Peters 22’s.’