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Early Large Scale Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime or Bell by Paolo Soleri - MCM

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Early large scale cast bronze sculptural wind chime or bell with great patina by Italian-born visionary architect and artist, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made by the artist at his Cosanti studio in Arizona. This was original to a great 1960s MCM home designed by architect Gyo Obata of HOK Architects - St. Louis and World Wide. Bell is 9.75" h x 6.75" dia. Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), the founder of Cosanti and Arcosanti, was an important artist, architecture, philosopher and urban planner. The Italian architect studied with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West in Arizona, and at Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin. He would make his home and studio, Cosanti, near Taliesin West.
  • Creator:
    Arcosanti (Manufacturer),Paolo Soleri (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Diameter: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Nice original condition , Great Patina.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820235852902
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