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Monumental skyhook Sculpture by Peter Shire, late 1980s. Indoors or Outdoors

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Large, over 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, sculpture by artist Peter Shire. One of the original designers/artists in the Memphis Milan Group started by Ettore Sottsass, this is from Shire's Skyhook series. Very few sculptures were created in this series and even fewer exist today. This example shows weather related wear to the painted panels which could be restored if so desired. Overall very good condition and ready to place.
  • Creator:
    Peter Shire (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 100 in (254 cm)Width: 70.25 in (178.44 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    This example shows weather related wear to the painted panels which could be restored if so desired. Overall very good condition and ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    Kansas City, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1057035111332

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