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Bijan (signed) Copper Sculpture "Jump Shot" #1258309

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Bijan (signed) Copper Sculpture  Jump Shot   #1258309
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<P>This sculpture is just delightful. It is by Bijan Bijan and is titled "Jump Shot" #S-274.

<P>This sculpture depicts two boys playing a rowdy game of basketball. Is there a foul happening here?!?!

<P>Bijan is considered to be one of the most well-known and widely collected sculptors of all time. In fact, he was commissioned by Disney to execute the official painting for the Winter Olympics (Squaw Valley). He is considered a pioneer in the field of metal sculpture and several contemporary metal artists have studied under him (Wegner). He worked primarily in copper and bronze.

<P>This particular piece has a certificate of authenticity on the back which reads, "Certificate of Authenticity. This Collection Piece is guaranteed to be an authentic Bijan sculpture. s-274 JUMP SHOT". It then goes on to read (in handwritten pen), "I hope you receive as much joy and pleasure in owning this work of art as I had in creating it. Bijan." It is signed in pen by Bijan.

<P>This piece is mixed media. The boys and the hoop are metal: copper and brass. The base is a slab of stone. The basketball looks to be a polished marble or some sort of stone. This item was purchased in Colorado in the late 1970's to early 1980's.

<P>Approx. 14" tall, 10" wide and 8" deep. I can get confirmation of these dimensions quite quickly. I will update this listing as soon as I get this information. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to email me with questions.

<P>Please see photos.

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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:ca. 1978</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Bijan (signed) Copper Sculpture "Jump Shot" </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Batavia, IL</td></tr>
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