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Edward Arcenio Chavez
Eduardo Chavez Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture on Stand “Chama” 1966

Circa 1966

$4,250
£3,228.22
€3,720.01
CA$5,985.05
A$6,635.32
CHF 3,487.12
MX$81,205.38
NOK 43,550.55
SEK 40,876.55
DKK 27,767.54

About the Item

This exceptional Mid-Century Modern bronze sculpture, titled “Chama” (circa 1966), was created by acclaimed American artist Eduardo Arcenio Chavez (1917–1995). Resting on its original wooden base, the work measures 7 ¼ inches high, 10 inches wide, and 3 ¼ inches deep, showcasing Chavez’s refined approach to bronze casting. The sculpture’s organic yet structured form reflects his mastery in merging modernist abstraction with timeless craftsmanship. About the Artist: Born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, Chavez was a versatile and award-winning artist whose practice spanned mural painting, bronze sculpture, illustration, lithography, and oil painting. He studied at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center under celebrated artists Boardman Robinson and Frank Mechau, later contributing murals throughout the American West before serving in World War II. After the war, Chavez and his wife, painter Jenne Magafan, joined the vibrant artist colony in Woodstock, New York, a hub for postwar modernist innovation. He received major honors including the Tiffany Grant (1948), Fulbright Award (1951), and Childe Hassam Award (1953). Chavez also taught at the Art Students League, Colorado College, and Syracuse University, profoundly influencing the next generation of American artists. A member of the Woodstock Art Association, the National Academy of Design, and the National Society of Mural Painters, Chavez built a lasting reputation for his contributions to 20th-century American art. This bronze sculpture, “Chama,” embodies Chavez’s elegant, modernist style and his enduring artistic legacy, making it an outstanding acquisition for collectors of Mid-Century Modern, modernist bronze, and American art.
  • Creator:
    Edward Arcenio Chavez (1917 - 1995, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1966
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 262851stDibs: LU27310178072

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