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Steve Tobin
Bronze Nest (dark magenta patina with dozen eggs) by Steve Tobin

2021

$3,000
£2,247.95
€2,635.25
CA$4,201.48
A$4,709.14
CHF 2,465.30
MX$58,107.95
NOK 30,968.75
SEK 29,151.43
DKK 19,659.13
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About the Item

This delicate cast bronze twig NEST with a bright magenta patina (with some of the bronze left raw) holds a dozen brushed steel eggs for a lovely contrast. This sculpture makes a lovely table centerpiece! "The bronze NESTS are another phase in my existential transformation series", says Tobin. "Seeing yourself reflecting in the mirror-polished steel egg puts the viewer in the egg in the nest. This implies the question of our own transformations. What is next for us?" Some NESTS are composed of cast bronze twigs, looking as though designed by a very meticulous bird and splashed with Tobin's ever creative patinas. Tobin clarifies: "The richly colored patinas are not meant to mimic nests in nature but are asking the question: what kind of creature made this? what will emerge...?" The dimensions shown are approximate. Please inquire if you need exact measurements before placing your order.
  • Creator:
    Steve Tobin (1957, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Glen Ellen, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7129284252

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