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Unique Welded and Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Harry Bertoia

Creator: Harry Bertoia
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A unique bronze sculpture displayed on a granite stone base circa 1973 by Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), the celebrated Italian-born American artist, sculptor, and designer. The welded and patinated bronze sculpture is highly abstract with a visually twisted body and nail-heads like protrusions, rather rate in the artist's repertoire. The sculpture strikes the viewer with a subtle but undeniable force of movement that feels contradictory to the nature of the bronze medium. The raw energy it projected, and the highly textured and irregular surface with intentional verdigris and oxidation are both iconic to the artist's signature aesthetics.
The piece is heavy with a welded-in rod by the artist, which inserts into the granite base for display (base is 3 inches hight). The work is registered in Hary Bertoia catalogue Raisonne as S.WF.270
Provenance: Group Artec, exhibited October 1973
Robert Bourseau, Los Angeles, November 1973 (purchased from above).
Private Collection 2023 (by bequest).

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	catalog raisonne
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	bronze on granite stone
Condition:	Good. Surface patina and irregularity inherent to the artist's practice. A minute chip on one corner of the stone base as shown.
Creation Date:	1973
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	718608

Dimensions

W.	10.25 in;	H.	22.2 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	26.04 cm;	H.	56.39 cm;	D.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.