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Bob Fowler Sculptures

American, 1931-2010

Robert (Bob) Knight Fowler, Jr. was born in 1931 in Houston, Texas. Bob was a celebrated artist and master sculptor. He began producing art at the age of nine, when he won a scholarship to the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. He attended St. Thomas High School, graduated and went on to the University of Notre Dame, where he received a BFA in 1954. He continued his education at Mexico City College on a Good Neighbor Fellowship until 1958, when he returned to Houston. In 1963 he began working as a full-time sculptor. In 1966 he was the first American to win first place in the International Exhibit of Sacred Art Trieste in Italy. Notably his landmark sculpture, African Elephant, 1982, greets visitors at the entrance to the Houston Zoo. His public pieces are displayed in such diverse settings as concert halls (Jones Hall in Houston), universities, banks and community centers. Bob Fowler passed away in 2010.

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Artist: Bob Fowler
Modern Brutalist Metal Sculpture of an Abstract Skeletal Figure in a Locker
Modern Brutalist Metal Sculpture of an Abstract Skeletal Figure in a Locker

Modern Brutalist Metal Sculpture of an Abstract Skeletal Figure in a Locker

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Modern abstract brutalist metal sculpture by Houston artist Bob Fowler. The work features a skeletal figure welded in a box or locker. Firmly attached to a white and natural wood bas...

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1960s Modern Bob Fowler Sculptures

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bob Fowler sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bob Fowler in metal, wood, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1960s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Bob Fowler sculptures, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Seena Donneson, Judy Engel, and Suzan Etkin. Bob Fowler sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $1,800.