Ralph Allen Messey
Scottish Deer Hunter dog bronze by Ralph Allen Messey

About the Item

Bronze sculpture of lady with the Scottish Deer Hunter dog bronze comes with green patina Standing on black granite stone the size of the stand Massey’s extraordinary technical proficiency heightens the unusual combination of imagery in his work. His style combines elements of low brow, irreverent postmodernism, pop and absurdist. Massey unexpectedly groups pop culture characters – past and present – from film, animation and fine art, Betty Boop, John Travolta and Jeff Koons in the work Susan with Popcorn Premiums for example. His work is appreciated and included in the collections of entertainment notables as well as British royalty. Born in 1938, Massey was orphaned as a youngster and subsequently lived in the city-run orphan facility. At 18, he graduated from the Wilbur Wright Vocational School and then joined the U.S. Navy. During his tour of duty, he completed correspondence courses; his depth of studies plus technical proficiency led to a dedicated career as a fine artist, with intermittent work in commercial art. He has exhibited nationally since 1961. Measurement is about 24 1/2’’ wide 11 1/2 inch deep two inches thickness or height Size of a statue 22 inches wide 10 inches and a half deep 131/4’’inches high Height with Stand 15. 1/4 inches

Creator:

Ralph Allen Messey

Dimensions:

Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)

Medium:

Bronze

Movement & Style:

Pop Art

Period:

1980-1989

Condition:

According to age is in a great condition no damage or repairs found it.