Showrooms

Unique Welded Bronze Sculpture Rare Figurative Form Harry Bertoia

Creator: Harry Bertoia
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A unique bronze sculpture circa 1960s by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded and patinated bronze sculpture is in an abstract standing figurative form, rarely seen in the artist's repertoire. The well-balanced cubist figure, constructed with geometrical dynamic forms, radiates a primitive energy like a totem pole. The highly textured and irregular surface with intentional verdigris and oxidation is iconic to the artist's signature aesthetics.
The piece is registered in Hary Bertoia catalogue Raisonne as S.WF.4
Provenance: Estate of Harry Bertoia, 1978 (by bequest)
Mara Lesta Bertoia, Hawaii, 2016 (by transfer)
Wilbur &Joan Springer, FL 2017
Sotheby's NY Bertoia Sale. The Sonambient Barn Collection lot 23. 2021.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Welded and Patinated Bronze
Condition:	Good. Surface patina and irregularity inherent to the artist's practice.
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Abstract Expressionism, Modernism, Cubism
Incollect Reference #:	714604

Dimensions

W.	10.39 in;	H.	33.11 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	26.4 cm;	H.	84.1 cm;	D.	21.6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion