Ron Hitchins

Original Modernist Relief Sculpture by Ron Hitchins

Circa 1960s

Stunning original panel made of 9 handmade fibreglass relief sculptures from the artist's own home. Each sculpture is unique, with beautiful rust and copper tones, and several are signed by the artist. This very large, striking piece has a great Brutalist and Modernist feel. It is particularly notable as an example of Hitchin’s mastery of finishing techniques in simulating aged metal. The relief sculptures were visible outside of Ron’s house and became a Hackney landmark. They were carefully removed by the artist's estate after Ron passed away. Year: unknown (Ron was active from the mid 1960s to the early 2000s) Colour: Rust and copper tones Signature: 5 of the relief sculptures bear the artist's trademark initials “RH” Framing: The sculptures have been carefully mounted on a cotton covered board with a walnut wood trim and a hidden subrame on the reverse for ease of hanging. Authenticity: This piece was purchased directly from the Artist's Estate and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the sole executor of the Ron Hitchins...

Monumental panel of 15 handmade fibreglass relief sculptures from the artist's own home. Each sculpture is signed and unique, with beautiful tarnished...

Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...

Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...

Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...

Striking Ron Hitchins wooden architectural sculpture, signed on the back by the artist. An extremely rare example of the artist working with wood. Year: ...

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