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Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown

$1,800
£1,360.20
€1,570.70
CA$2,515.23
A$2,790.86
CHF 1,461.91
MX$34,223.41
NOK 18,595.01
SEK 17,552.89
DKK 11,713.68
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Beautiful and unique cast lucite sculpture "Damocles" by New Jersey based artist Karen Brown. This piece is a modern take on the ancient Roman parable, the Sword of Damocles. A guillotine-like sword is suspended by a single monofilament above a seated figure, all of which are embedded in a clear lucite block. Thirty inches tall and signed on the lower back.
  • Creator:
    Karen Brown (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lucite,Cast,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1998
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition, only a few small areas of light crazing. (pictures #9, 10).
  • Seller Location:
    Chesterfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2670325518322

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