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Harry Bertoia, untitled, USA, c. 1953, welded steel, flame-hardened enamel, 30"w x 8.75"d...
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Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
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This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2003 May 18 @ 12:00UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT
Harry Bertoia
untitled
USA, c. 1953
welded steel, flame-hardened enamel
30"w x 8.75"d x 8"h
An early sculpture likely made during Bertoia's time in California. Several sculptures from this period utilized square nails as structural material. With the aid of a torch, Bertoia enameled the surface of each square producing bright colors and a variety of mottled textures.
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