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Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Bowie

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Impressive two-tiered starburst wall sculpture in iron nail in the Brutalist style. Attributed to William Bowie, American artist circa 1970, though unsigned. Truly a living piece of art, a nova perpetually exploding on your wall. This piece had a single owner, in the same house since it was purchased in the 1970's. 31 centimeter diameter.
  • Attributed to:
    William Bowie (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Diameter: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7052239028132
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