Modernist Limestone Sculpture on Iron Base entitled "Flood" by Bradford Graves

A powerful and evocative Modernist limestone sculpture, titled "Flood", by celebrated American sculptor Bradford Graves, circa 1995. Mounted on a sturdy iron base, this work exemplifies Graves’ masterful ability to marry raw natural materials with evocative, abstract forms, resulting in a piece that is both grounded and deeply expressive.

Carved from a solid block of limestone, the sculpture showcases Graves’ signature approach to texture and form. The work incorporates smoothly polished sections juxtaposed with areas of rough, natural stone, creating a compelling visual rhythm. The organic shapes and flowing contours evoke the natural forces of water in motion—an apt interpretation of the title "Flood". This dynamic tension between permanence and movement reflects both the destructive and regenerative power of nature.

The sculpture is mounted on an industrial-inspired iron base, contrasted starkly with the natural stone. This juxtaposition emphasizes Graves’ dialogue between organic and industrial, natural decay, and the manmade. The base provides a minimalist foundation that draws focus to the sculpture’s form and texture, allowing the piece to stand as a commanding visual statement.

In Excellent Vintage Condition, this work by Bradford Graves captures the essence of mid-to-late 20th-century modernist sculpture, offering a timeless exploration of nature’s relationship to abstraction. Whether displayed in an interior space or as part of a collection of contemporary art, "Flood" serves as both a profound artistic statement and a reflection of the natural world.

American, C. 1995

Dimensions:

Height: 18 in (45.72 cm) x Width: 26 in (66.04 cm) x Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Style: Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Iron, Limestone

Place of Origin: United States

Period: 1990-1999

Date of Manufacture: circa 1995

Condition: Excellent