Eric Bransby

Arabesque, Female Ballet Dancer in Motion, Bronze Gray Bas Relief Sculpture Art

1991-2001

“Rotation” is a captivating cast sculpture by renowned American artist Eric James Bransby (1916–2020), depicting six ballet dancers gracefully moving in unison, accompanied by a flying cupid above to the right. This elegant composition captures the fluidity, rhythm, and energy of dance, translating motion into a striking sculptural form. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the sculpture measures 12 ¾ x 25 ¼ x ½ inches, making it a visually dynamic piece ideal for display in a private collection, gallery, or sophisticated interior setting. Its combination of classical inspiration and modern sensibility exemplifies Bransby’s mastery of form and movement. Provenance: Estate of the artist, Eric Bransby. About Eric James Bransby (1916–2020): Born in New York, Bransby was a multifaceted artist known for his work as a muralist, painter, illustrator, and educator. He studied at the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center under masters such as Thomas Hart Benton, Jean Charlot, Boardman Robinson, and Josef Albers, as well as at the Yale School of Fine Art. Bransby created notable murals including the Rockhurst Library Triptych at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and works at Brigham Young University, the Air Force Academy, Colorado College, and various military institutions. He also served as an associate professor of art, leaving a lasting influence on generations of artists. A long-time resident of Colorado Springs and member of the National Society of Mural Painters, Bransby received a doctorate of humane letters from the University of Colorado (1997) and a lifetime achievement medal from Colorado College (1998). His work has been exhibited at major institutions including the Denver Art Museum, Library of Congress, Joslyn Art Museum, and the Association of American Art, and is held in collections at Princeton University, Brigham Young University, Nelson Gallery, Colorado College, and more. “Rotation” exemplifies Bransby’s enduring fascination with movement, grace, and the human form, making it an essential acquisition for collectors of 20th-century American sculpture, dance-inspired art, or fine art from the Colorado School of Muralists. ©David Cook Galleries...

This exceptional 1956 abstract oil on canvas by Serbian-American artist Henriette “Yetti” Stolz (b. 1935) embodies the refined simplicity and emotional depth of mid-century modern art. Painted in a harmonious palette of brown, white, black, and gray, the work blends abstract and figurative elements with confident brushwork and balanced composition. Stolz’s modernist sensibility reflects her deep engagement with postwar abstraction and the evolving art movements of the 1950s. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, the piece is beautifully presented in its original vintage frame (overall dimensions: 42 ¾ x 16 ¾ inches; image: 42 ¼ x 16 ¼ inches). Provenance: Estate of the Artist, Henriette “Yetti” Stolz. The painting is in good condition—please contact us for a detailed condition report. Born in Serbia and later based in Denver, Colorado, Stolz studied at Colorado College under influential modernists including Mary...

A monumental bronze sculpture in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. This wonderful sculpture of a "ballerina" has a great modernist Brutalist form. It is not signed, and we do not know the original artist. However, the abstract sculpture would look great in any modernist or contemporary setting. The travertine console table and signed Huang Gang...

This sculpture titled "Arabesque (Ballet Dancer)" 2001 is a cast bronze sculpture with silver patina by noted contemporary American artist Rebecca Clark. Signature, date and numbering /500 are impressed in the bronze on the deck. The sculpture size without the marble base is 28.25 x 17.75 x 13 inches, with the marble base is 29.5 x 17.75 x 13 inches. It is in mint condition. About the artist: Rebecca A. Clark is a Fine Artist and Creative Director with over 20 years of professional experience working in the fine art field in New York City. Her masterful artworks are collected by prominent art collectors worldwide. Rebecca specializes in figurative bronze sculptures, oil paintings, drawings and monumental works of art that embody dynamic strength and classic iconic beauty. Her artworks range from sensuous figurative sculptures to magnificent heroic size monuments. Commissioned works include “Battling Stallions”, her 18 ft. tall monumental bronze sculpture at the luxury gated development “Le Chevalier” in Barrington Heights, West Linn, Oregon, as well as her elegant 9 ft. tall ballerina bronze sculpture titled “Arabesque” on public display at the Oregon Ballet Theatre. Exclusive custom created works of art portray diverse concepts and themes for private and corporate collectors. Signature series include: Heroic series (Honoring American military Heroes), Inspirational, Classic Nudes and Romantic among other series and sculpture projects in development. Rebecca was born an artist and has always had the desire to achieve excellence in all of her endeavors. From a very early age she was immersed in imaginative creative works such as building models of futuristic cities, paintings, sculptures and a multitude of drawings. In 1981, at the age of 17, Rebecca moved from Lake Oswego, Oregon to New York City to pursue a career in fine art and design at the Parsons School of Design. Shortly after she arrived, Rebecca began her professional artistic career assisting the renowned illustrator Antonio Lopez. At age 18, Rebecca was hired by the famed designer Halston, and began working directly with him as a fashion designer and illustrator. Subsequently, she was discovered by the Ford Models agency and traveled around the world as a top international fashion model. Rebecca worked with renowned fashion photographers such as Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Patrick Demarchelier and others. Rebecca is experienced in working with the major media, including international publications such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, The New York Times and Glamour, among others, as well as in television. She was featured in a national Diet Slice-Style television commercial that was shown during halftime at the 1987 Super Bowl. Rebecca also appeared in top fashion shows in New York City and Paris, France and in international advertising campaigns such as Revlon’s “The Most Unforgettable Women In The World” ads photographed by Richard Avedon. In 1991, Rebecca left a prestigious modeling career to return to her true creative passion. She began creating a series of beautiful and universally appealing fine bronze sculptures and many commissioned works. In 1998, she began oil painting and studied at the New York Academy of Art, while creating oil paintings depicting the classic nude, equine, inspirational themes and portrait commissions for select art collectors. In 2001, Rebecca developed several digital film projects through her studies in the Film Directors Program at New York University. From 2001 to the present, she continues to create bronze sculptures, drawings, and oil paintings for private art collectors. In 2011, Rebecca was officially endorsed and directed by the National Special Forces Association to create The National Special Forces Green Beret...