Pair of Maxie Lane Artist-made Tall Sculptural Bar Stools

About the Item

A pair of sculptural stools made by the artist Maxie Lane. Carved out of one piece of wood, they are unique and rustic. The stools are tall perching seats. The raw and open wood finish are light, neutral and natural in appearance. They are wonky, wild and individual. At some point one stool as had two struts removed, but this does not affect the overall appearance. The sizes are different in the two stools, but they are complimentary in size. Maxie Lane was an artist, author and sculptor, the son of an "Irish Tinker", who abandoned him when he was young and left him with an Aunt in Bristol. He served in the army and navy and documented his eperiences in his two autobiographical books, Running and Sea Running. His sculpture entitled, The Last Supper Table, is on permanent display at Furzey Gardens, in the New Forest, and is thought to be the largest English elm sculpture in the world. As an artist he held exhibitions all over the world, including New York and London. He was a guest on television chat shows and featured in national newspapers.

Dimensions:

Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)Seat Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Driftwood

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1990-1999

Date of Manufacture:

1990

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: You can see that one stool has had altered undertier, maybe two bars have been removed for some reason. The bottom of the feet have had some water damage, but have been stabilised and maybe filled. These stools are otherwise in goof condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.

Seller Location:

Somerton, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4835136900932

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