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Beautiful Swirling Curl Bronze by Bill Keating Dated 1983

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A quite elegant bronze by the noted sculptor Bill Keating signed and dated 1983. It is beautifully patinated. we have had a number of this artist's works and love his forms and swirls, curls and curves. A brief bio follows: William (Bill) Keating is a self-taught artist from Northbrook, Illinois who specializes in hand-formed welded aluminum. Keating originally worked in advertising, but changed his direction mid-career and became a sculptor in 1973. Keating’s work is part of the collections of the Palatine, Illinois Public Library, Highland park public library, Standard Oil of Indiana and the Oakton Sculpture Park in Des Plaines, Illinois. In a 1976 documentary about Keating, the artist described his works as “an abstract view of his sense of balance with nature.” He said, “I see metal as part of nature, coming raw from the earth, then refined by man. I strive to bring it back to nature by treating it as part of earth to be formed and managed.” The title of this kinetic sculpture was chosen as a metaphor for the human search for knowledge.
  • Creator:
    Bill Keating (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1983
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. some minor nicks and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU83504366533
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