Lot 20
  • 20

Harry Bertoia

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Harry Bertoia
  • Sound Sculpture
  • beryllium copper and brass
  • 135.3 cm. high
  • 53 1/4 in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Thence by descent

Literature

Nancy N. Schiffer and Val O. Bertoia, The World of Bertoia, Atglen, PA, 2003, p. 191 (for similar examples)

Condition

Overall very good original condition. With minor discolorations and oxidation to the base plate. Rods slightly irregular in height, which appears inherent in the making. Approximately four rods are slightly bent. Slightly tin-like sound.
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