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Colourful Memphis Style Abstract Sculpture by Dutch Artist Govert Heikoop, 1980s

About the Item

A small colourful sculpture by Dutch artists Govert Heikoop (1951-2007). Strong organic shape with bold colours, very typical of the 1980’s but still fresh looking. This sculpture is titled ” Ghei 3?, signed underneath. GOVERT HEIKOOP (1951-2007), was born in Meerkerk, NL, and studied at Jan van Eyck Academy, Maastricht, in 1977. He obtained his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA 1979, with one of this tutors being the famous architect Daniel Libeskind. The school has some famous design allumni like, Harry Bertoia, Charles & Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. At Cranbrook he developed from a painter into a sculptor and starting doing indoor and outdoor assignments. Especially his large and small scale wooden sculptures have an architectural appearance with smooth rounded shapes. This piece comes directly from the artists estate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1986
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    AMSTERDAM, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6589228719722
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