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Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture

Creator: Val Bertoia
Offered by: Two Enlighten Los Angeles, LLC

Description
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia Studios in Pennsylvania and comprised of 32 copper "cat tail" tops silvered to beryllium-copper rods silvered to a brass base plate in the manner of a chessboard. This “Sonambient” groupings of rods strike together and chime when touched by hand or by the wind.

"B-2466" stamped in the brass base by the artist. Retains its original custom fabricated wood box. Purchased directly from the artist.

Price per item.

Born in 1949, Val Bertoia worked for decades alongside his legendary father Harry. Val was so inspired by Harry’s inventive sounding sculptures that he kept the Studio going for 4 decades. Numbering each artwork that was made in the Studio, since 6th of November 1978.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Copper, Silver
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Dealer Reference #:	V3073
Incollect Reference #:	529425

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	47 in;	D.	11 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	119.38 cm;	D.	27.94 cm;

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