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Archie Held, Contemporary, Stainless Steel, Monumental Water Sculpture, USA 2000
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Archie Held Studio, Contemporary, Stainless Steel, Monumental "Wave" Water Sculpture, USA, 2000
A monumental "Wave" stainless steel water sculpture designed and produced by the world renowned Archie Held Studio for a prominent doctor in Manhattan in 2000. This work features an organic form sold stainless steel body having an electrical driven pump that lifts the water. Includes a set of stones/rocks to beautifully border the fountain.
Archie Held is an internationally recognized sculptor whose work explores the interplay between form, space, and the dynamic element of water. With a career spanning over four decades, Held is known for his precision-crafted stainless steel and bronze sculptures, often integrating water as a central, meditative component. His minimalist yet powerful forms evoke balance, flow, and timelessness, drawing inspiration from natural elements and Eastern philosophy.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Archie Held Studio produces large-scale public and private commissions for clients around the world. Each piece reflects a masterful attention to engineering and aesthetics, seamlessly merging art with environment. Notable installations can be found in museums, universities, corporate campuses, and civic spaces, affirming his place as a leading figure in contemporary sculpture.
Stainless Steel; USA c. 2000s
Height: 84 inches, Width: 22 inches, Depth: 16 inches -
More Information
Origin: United States Period: 2000-2021 Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Creation Date: 2000 Styles / Movements: Modern, Contemporary Patterns: Contemporary/Modern Dealer Reference #: 101-DrMM Incollect Reference #: 820371 -
Dimensions
W. 22 in; H. 84 in; D. 16 in; W. 55.88 cm; H. 213.36 cm; D. 40.64 cm;
Message from Seller:
GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.