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"The Reader" – Scrap Metal Art Sculpture

$225
£170.03
€196.34
CA$314.40
A$348.86
CHF 182.74
MX$4,277.93
NOK 2,324.38
SEK 2,194.11
DKK 1,464.21
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About the Item

Crafted from reclaimed industrial components, "The Reader" is a whimsical and expressive folk art sculpture attributed to artist John Duffy, celebrated for his imaginative figures made from recycled metal. Known for transforming everyday hardware into art, Duffy’s work is instantly recognizable for its use of nuts, bolts, and bent rods to convey movement, character, and charm. This figure, seated and engrossed in a book, is composed of welded scrap metal with a nut for a head, slender rod limbs, and a hat resembling a top hat or bowler—lending it a thoughtful, scholarly presence. The pose is both playful and contemplative, capturing the quiet stillness of reading in a way that feels human and timeless. Both sculptural and sustainable, "The Reader" is a conversation piece that blends industrial materials with folk art sensibility. It makes a unique accent for bookshelves, desks, or any space that celebrates creativity, intellect, and repurposed beauty.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7517245814472

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