LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Silicon bronze.

Size Notes:

18 x 33 1/2 x 3/4 in. (45.7 x 85.1 x 1.9 cm)

Edition:

Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation and a mallet made by the artist.

Description:

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Condition:

The bronze surfaces show oxidation, minor fine scratches, and surface irregularities consistent with age and use. The gong presents with a rich and variegated patina. The sculpture has recently undergone a sensitive treatment to remove corrosions and preserve the original patina.

Literature:

Nancy N. Schiffer and Val O. Bertoia, The World of Bertoia, Atglen, 2003, pp. 230-33 for similar examples
Celia Bertoia, The Life and Work of Harry Bertoia: The Man, the Artist, the Visionary, Atglen, 2015, pp. 134-35, 143 for similar examples
Beverly H. Twitchell, Bertoia: The Metalworker, London, 2019, pp. 245, 248 for similar examples

Provenance:

Acquired directly from the artist, 1973-1977