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Large Bruce Stillman Steel 1981 Kinetic Sculpture

$9,500
£7,208.38
€8,242.14
CA$13,268.92
A$14,753.24
CHF 7,703.33
MX$179,582.83
NOK 98,291.10
SEK 92,094.06
DKK 61,512.60
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About the Item

A wonderful large kinetic sculpture by the noted Minnesota artist Bruce Stillman. We've been fortunate to own quite a few of Mr. Stillman's works over the years and have always enjoyed their movement and grace. This piece is photographed in an attached video, please enjoy. Most of his works were in stainless steel although this piece appears to have been chrome plated at some point. The chrome is peeling in a few spots, which we have pictured. The piece is signed on the base, Stillman and dated 1981. It measures over 62 inches tall. The three arms are interchangeable and can be placed in any of the three locations for an ever changing look. In good overall condition, except for the aforementioned Chrome peeling spots, and some minor losses, scratches and nicks and marks. It is pictured next to a Herman Miller Eames Rocking Chair for scale.
  • Creator:
    Bruce Stillman (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62.5 in (158.75 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good overall condition, except for the aforementioned Chrome peeling spots, and some minor losses, scratches and nicks and marks.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU835039455782

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