
Bird
1959
A powerful yet delicate bronze sculpture by Henry Moore, "Bird" captures the artist's characteristic ability to distill organic form into its essential essence. The smooth, abstracted mass suggests avian life through subtle curves and hollows rather than literal representation, inviting the viewer to find the creature within the simplified shape. The rich green patina enhances the work's natural quality, while the travertine base grounds the piece with an earthy, timeless presence.
- Medium
- bronze with green patina, on travertine base
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
March 9, 2018
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