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“Modern Terracotta Bird”

Creator: Alexander Ney
Offered by: Arthur T. Kalaher Fine Art

Description
Original signed terracotta sculpture by Alexander Ney (Russian-American, 1939-2023) featuring his signature perforated surface texture and stylized bird form. The piece exhibits the artist's characteristic biomorphic design and rhythmic pattern of small circular perforations throughout. Signed on the underside. Viewed with bird facing forward measurements are 13.5 inches high by 18 inches deep by 7 inches wide. No noticeable chips, cracks, or repairs; light surface wear consistent with age. Provenance: A Ling Island, New York collector.

About the Artist: Alexander Ney (1939-2023) was a Russian-born American sculptor known for his distinctive perforated terracotta works that blend modern abstraction with ancient influences. Educated in Leningrad and Moscow, he emigrated to New York in the 1970s, where his biomorphic forms gained international recognition. His work is recognized for blending elements of modernism, surrealism, and ancient art, creating pieces that appear both contemporary and timeless.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Terracotta sculpture of a large bird
Condition:	Excellent
Creation Date:	Circa 1980
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Incollect Reference #:	884589

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	13.5 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	34.29 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Arthur T. Kalaher Fine Art, located in Southampton, NY, offers a curated selection of traditional and contemporary works, including pieces by the Peconic Bay Impressionists and the estate of Nahum Tschacbasov. For inquiries, contact 631.204.0383 or visit arthurkalaherfineart.com.