Whimsical mixed metal sculpture depicting a dancing girl in a colorful floral dress holding a butterfly. Constructed from welded rods, sheet metal, chain and repurposed mechanical components with a deliberately rustic found object character.
Details
- Subject: Dancing girl holding butterfly
- Type: Freestanding figurative metal sculpture
- Style: Folk art found object assemblage
- Approximate Size: 22 x 17 x 38 inches
- Dress: Hand painted sheet metal
- Pattern: Abstract floral design
- Colors: Yellow pink aqua green and purple
- Head: Perforated gear or sprocket with chain forming hair
- Arms and Legs: Formed metal rod
- Butterfly: Painted dimensional metal
- Base: Large circular reclaimed metal component
- Construction: Welded and assembled mixed metal
- Maker: No visible signature or maker mark
- Display: Freestanding
Condition
Rustic preowned condition with extensive oxidation, rust, paint loss, discoloration and surface wear throughout. Heavy oxidation is especially visible on the base and exposed steel components. Painted surfaces show intentional or age related distressed character. See photos.
Collector Appeal
Excellent decorative crossover between whimsical figurative sculpture, found object art, garden art and industrial folk art. The butterfly and colorful dress make the subject immediately recognizable.
Shipping and Delivery
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