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Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim

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A very fine modernist bronze study of a flautist with excellent golden patina and hand finished surface detail, raised on marble base and signed ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 33 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1980 Materials: Bronze SKU: 9367 ABOUT Bernard Kim, born in 1942, is a Korean-American sculptor renowned for his mastery in stone and bronze. Initially trained under Kim Man Sul, he honed his skills as a stone craftsman for over a decade before earning a scholarship to a prominent American art college. His artistic trajectory shifted when he collaborated with his mentor on a life-size bronze replica of China's Boshin Bell, igniting his passion for bronze sculpture. Kim's works, often depicting Native American themes, have been auctioned internationally, with notable pieces like "Head of an Indian with a single feather headdress" fetching significant attention.
  • Creator:
    Bernard Kim (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 93671stDibs: LU3216345199062

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