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"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita

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Three sculptures from the series "The Rust" by renowned Japanese artist Aijiro Wakita, from a very prominent collection in Dallas The sculptures, were created in pieces of corten steel cut at 45-degree angles, welded and ground smooth creating very sharp edges and looks very origami, two of the sculpture stands over 9 feet tall. Aijiro Wakita's works are unparalleled and are in several modern museums of art, many financial institutions, and important collections throughout the world. One of the sculptures caught the eye of executive producer Avi Arad and was featured in the first "Iron Man movie. Images include Tony Stark's / Robert Downey Jr.'s - 'Iron Man's house showing the sculpture. The smaller sculpture stands 85" H x 7" sq.
  • Creator:
    Aijiro Wakita (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 114 in (289.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cut Steel,Welded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition with a nice rust patina. Wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU878523135882
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