Modernist plaster sculpture large - Help please

Discussion in 'Art' started by sarah shipton, Nov 12, 2019.

  1. sarah shipton

    sarah shipton New Member

    hi all,
    I’ve recently acquired this lot from auction. The poor mushroom shaped sculpture was the runt nobody except me wanted!!
    It’s An unusual 20th century white plaster abstract sculpture in the form of a mushroom with pierced and shaped base. Heavy construction. Measures 50cms x 40cms approx. Tool marks visible. I need some assistance in turning this over to look at the base however I’ve been advised there are not evident stamps/ signature.
    Any help would be much appreciated.
    Kindest Regards and thank you in advance.
    Sarah x



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  2. necollectors

    necollectors Well-Known Member

    Very Moore like....Henry Moore
     
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  3. necollectors

    necollectors Well-Known Member

    or Barbara Hepworth
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    How was it described by the auction house?

    Debora
     
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  5. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Door stop?
     
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  6. sarah shipton

    sarah shipton New Member

    I thought just the same! Henry Moore!
     
  7. sarah shipton

    sarah shipton New Member

    Haha big doorstop!
     
  8. sarah shipton

    sarah shipton New Member

    “An unusual 20th century white plaster abstract sculpture in the form of a mushroom with pierced and shaped base. Heavy constuction. (A/F) Measures 50cms x 40cms approx”
    *lots of the auction lots pertained to the modernist movement.
     
  9. sarah shipton

    sarah shipton New Member

    Wow!! Absolutely
     
  10. sarah shipton

    sarah shipton New Member

    44894EAE-CE71-44C6-94EA-360258BCDCC3.jpeg D783867D-E113-4E7B-87A9-38CAD14FDAF7.jpeg mine is a fraction bigger but wow even the tool markings and colour look the same
     
  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    If it's unsigned, extremely unlikely you'll ever be able to identify artist. My suggestion would be to display and enjoy.

    Debora
     
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