Edgar Tafur

Overall in very good condition. Presents with light, scattered oxidation to the metal as is typical for a piece of this age, none of which is visually obtrusive. The recessed areas of the sculpture with some surface dirt. All enamel plaques are in good original condition and some of the enamel with small scattered air bubbles, which are inherent to the making. Please note the piece presents with enamel on both sides and that the rectangular feet each have four holes for securing the piece to a floor or wall. Alluding his architectural roots, Tafur's sculptures possess a marked structural form, drawing on themes of positive and negative space. The present lot was part of an architectural installation at the 5th/3rd bank in Cincinnati, OH.
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Edgar Tafur, born and raised in Colombia, was first trained as an architect at the University of the Andes, but shortly thereafter switched his focus to sculpture.  It is this work which brought Tafur to the United States, first to study at the University of Florida and then to Oklahoma where he was featured in a solo exhibition at the Oklahoma Art Center in 1966.  Alluding his architectural roots, Tafurs sculptures possess a marked structural form, drawing on themes of positive and negative space.  In addition to his work as a sculptor, Tafur was well known for his concept designs, consisting of fountains and architectural murals commissioned by fellow architects.  The present lot was part of an architectural installation at the 5th/3rd bank in Cincinnati, OH.