HARRY BERTOIA | Untitled (Tree)

Margot Gallery, New York, 1991
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1994

Nancy N. Schiffer and Val O. Bertoia, The World of Bertoia, Atglen, PA, 2003, p. 111 (for related bush forms)

Overall excellent original condition. The bronze surfaces with some light scratches and minor rubbings to high points and areas of natural oxidation consistent with age and gentle handling. A few of the stems (less than 5) are slightly misaligned, as is common for these forms over time. The oxidation intended by the artist is a nice variation of green to deep blue. The central stem is copper and presents with a rich and warm russet patina. The base with variations of bright and subdued greens and brown to the metal throughout, naturally occurring over time. A rare double-bush form by Bertoia, the piece exhibits an organic sense of movement, presenting very well in person.
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This lot is offered together with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation, Bozeman, Montana.