Description: The sculpture was discovered by an estate service in the closet of a home in the historic “The Highlands” neighborhood of Seattle. Bonhams Auction House was consulted, but unable to identify the artist. The daughter of the deceased original owner said she recalls the sculpture from her childhood and believes her father purchased it from the artist in the early 1970s. The sculpture appears to be mocking the overvalued status of art and how it is viewed and handled, yet is a beautiful, labor-intensive object showcasing exceptional carpentry . . . . yet is also aesthetically nonsensical in that the box is dissimilar from the black biomorphic shape . . . an odd arrangement of shapes and woodworking techniques. In any case, it is an unusual, mid 20th century conversation piece! If you find it overvalued, send me an offer : ) No makers mark. Similarities to the work of H.C. Westermann; -exceptional carpentry -laminated wood, plexiglass, screws, lacquer, marquetry -gloves were produced by the Nissho Iwai Corp between 1968 and 1982 (dating the sculpture to the correct time period). Some scratches and abrasions to both the box and the black lacquered shape box measures 19" deep 13 1/4"wide 11" tall lacquered biomorphic shape measures 17" tall 15 x 11" wide
Price: 10000 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-31T23:07:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 100 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Unknown
Type: Sculpture
Year of Production: 1960-1970
Format: Statue
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Avant-garde
Material: Wood
Production Technique: Woodworking
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Abstract
Time Period Produced: 1960-1970
