

Bird
1981
This bronze sculpture depicts a rotund bird rendered in the characteristic style of exaggerated, voluptuous forms. The figure features a prominent rounded body with stubby legs and feet firmly planted on the ground, while one wing is raised expressively upward. The sculpture is mounted on a dark rectangular base that provides contrast to the warm patina of the cast bronze. The work exemplifies the artist's distinctive approach to animal subject matter, transforming a simple avian form into a monumental, almost anthropomorphic presence through generous proportions and playful modeling.
- Medium
- bronze
- 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: $350,000 – $550,000
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