Metal Art Sculpture

Could not find any signature. More like a home made project?
Thanks

 

I'm no art critic but I'm gonna guess that due to sloppiness of welds, lack of finishing etc it is a student or art hobbyist product rather than from an accomplished sculptor. A wannabe Calder but has got a long ways to go.

 

looks like the guy who stole my BBQ grill...!

 

Hi,
Komokwa made me laugh but it looks like my oven grates after the fire. Coloring and all.
greg

 

So, is it that bad?

 

No, it's not.

Sorry your item is being clowned by others.

There were a number of noted artist/sculptures back-in-the-day who worked in this abstract metalwork medium besides Calder. One such artist is 'Curtis Jere' who made similar type metal rod standing sculptures.

Look on every rod for a signature, the base for a small plaque or sticker. My guess, this was probably made in the 1970s or 80s.

 

Hi Kardinalisimo,
I am sorry if it appears that I have offened you. It was not my intention to do so. Your sculpture just does not have the smoothness nor the coloring I would expect to see on a professional level. It literally looks like it was in a fire to me. I have no thoughts on who made this piece and since I have no knowledge of this sort of work of art I should not make any comments.
greg

 

The base looks like a nice chunk of teak or walnut, I do think this is 70's plus or minus.

Kard, I have one suggestion about the photo if you are planning to sell online in any way. Move it away from the "Pack 'n Play" crib. I think if this was shown next to a cool vintage chair, the whole look would be transformed.

Agree w/Nuff --take a full look for any kind of signature. (Even remnants of a label -glue residue even, on the base that might indicate the shape of a label. If you find something like that, let us know.)

Where I live, this would sell like hotcakes.

 

Kardinalisimo, if it weren't for your postings on the Finds Thread there are days (well maybe just hours) I wouldn't even check the thread.

You obviously have verve (and that's a good thing IMHO) in picking out objects/items. I find it refreshing to see things I have either never seen or thought I had no interest in before you post such an item.

Please keep being the adventurous Kardinalisimo I, and I am sure others, enjoy seeing posting.

 

The artwork has a nice balance , and while the metal is solid and rigid there is an open and airy flow to the design giving it a lightness of being.

The welding at the center is a little coarse but the spacing of the rods outward is precise & the finish is even and controlled .

It has a lyrical dance quality suggesting movement and grace , as it reaches skyward.

The base is a nice touch , offering a juxtaposition of the natural and man made , working together in the same space.

That's my professional opinion.

On a personal note ....I detect no personal offence aimed at the OP, & don't rightly cotton to my humor being apologized for....by others.

 

I sold 2 Curtis Jere pieces. Both were hand signed in black ink. I have attached a (bad) picture. Most of his pieces are done with the sloppy welds but not all. His pieces can go for good money so be sure to research carefully. He also did a wide range of subjects, every day scenes to abstract forms.

A lot of art work is dismissed as student or hobby art for execution or naivete, but that shouldn't be the case. If a Chagal was posted without a signature, I think most people would have the same reaction. It is one of the reasons we read about a Jackson Pollock being sold at a yard sale for $5 or purchased at a Goodwill.

 

Thanks to all for the advices and the opinions. I can take jokes and I know you guys can be funny and serious at the same time.
So far I am not finding any signatures but I will have a more carefull look and keep you posted if I find any or a similar artwork.

 

"Kard, I have one suggestion about the photo if you are planning to sell online in any way. Move it away from the "Pack 'n Play" crib. I think if this was shown next to a cool vintage chair, the whole look would be transformed."

Yes, properly lit and photographed this thing would look a treat. Whether or not you can ascribe it to a known artist it's a great example of "modernique" decor, possibly period too.

 

Yeah, sorry about the pack n play. My place is always buried with toys.
Maybe I will keep it on display for a bit because I like modernism. Like the sunburst, Jere style, rod sculpture that I got few years ago. I was planning to sell it but it is still on my wall.

 

Personal opinion-if it doesn't turn out to be tied to any big name, I'd get some advice on how to get it perfectly smooth and either painted or plated. Think would sell. Might look cool if u had it cleaned, smoothed up, and chrome plated-and if u do post pic pls.

 

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, I'd keep that away from small sticky hands....!

 

I am safe for now. The big guy is almost 5 years old, the little princess just 2 weeks.

 

I am not big fan of finishing something that was not supposed to be finished. Even if not by a big name.
Can you imagine if someone repainted a Calder piece, not knowing who the artist was. That would probably kill the value. Well, probably will still sell for four figures.
By the way, what do you think of Calder sculptures? Worth the millions they sell for? Calder vs Warhol