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Jim Hodges — Wandering
Jim Hodges — Wandering
Jim Hodges

Wandering

2003

This delicate sculptural work presents a naturalistic study of botanical forms rendered in mixed materials. A gracefully curved branch or stem extends upward and outward, its organic lines suggesting growth and movement. The piece combines what appears to be natural wood or plant matter with metal elements and small flowering details, creating a dialogue between found natural materials and artistic intervention. The vertical orientation and asymmetrical composition convey a sense of reaching or wandering through space. The work exemplifies a contemporary approach to sculpture that honors the inherent beauty and structure of nature while reimagining it through artistic transformation.

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Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

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Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $30,000$40,000

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Jim Hodges, Wandering, 2003

This delicate sculptural work presents a naturalistic study of botanical forms rendered in mixed materials. A gracefully curved branch or stem extends upward and outward, its organic lines suggesting growth and movement. The piece combines what appears to be natural wood or plant matter with metal elements and small flowering details, creating a dialogue between found natural materials and artistic intervention. The vertical orientation and asymmetrical composition convey a sense of reaching or wandering through space. The work exemplifies a contemporary approach to sculpture that honors the inherent beauty and structure of nature while reimagining it through artistic transformation.

Dimensions
overall: 50.8 x 20.3 x 30.5 cm
Year
2003
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Natural Materials, Living Matter, Plant Based, Botanical Sculpture, Three Dimensional Art, Mixed Media, Delicate Forms, Growth And Movement, Installation Art, Nature Study, Minimalist Aesthetics, Contemporary Art, Organic Forms, Kinetic Composition, Found Objects

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