

The Red Rocker
1951
This kinetic sculpture combines sheet metal, wire, and paint to create a dynamic composition of sweeping curves and angular forms. The work features a bold red metal armature with organic, flowing lines that suggest movement and balance. A delicate wire loop suspended within the larger form provides visual contrast and creates depth through its transparent quality. The sculpture's abstract form evokes both mechanical precision and natural, biomorphic shapes, characteristic of mid twentieth century modernist experimentation.
- Medium
- sheet metal, wire and paint
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
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