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1960s Mid-Century Modern William Bowie Brutalist Nail Geometric Wall Sculpture

About the Item

Sculptor William Bowie (1926-1994, Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern brutalist or geometric nail wall sculpture. Can hung any way you want, there is no designated top or bottom. Unsigned William Bowie was a sculptor based in New York City from 1954 to 1994. He is best known for his works using welded gold leaf and steel nails. As a contemporary of Harry Bertoia, Curtis Jere, and William and Bruce Friedle, Bowie can be considered a founding figure in the mid-century American metal sculpture genre. His effort to find artistic beauty and meaning in powerful arrangements of industrial materials associates him with the mid-century Brutalism movement.
  • Creator:
    William Bowie (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Steel,Welded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition, no issues. Little light surface rust to a few nails.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820249052102