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The Haas Brothers — Handy Newman
The Haas Brothers

Handy Newman

2020

This pair of cast bronze candle holders presents two anthropomorphic hand forms in the Haas Brothers' signature whimsical style, where functional objects merge seamlessly with sculptural presence. Each figure features an elongated, gesture filled hand positioned atop a cylindrical cream colored base, with the bronze surfaces polished to a warm metallic sheen that contrasts elegantly against the matte ceramic foundation. The hands are rendered with expressive postures and segmented finger articulations, suggesting movement and personality while maintaining their practical purpose as vessels for candles. The pale gold tonality and reflective surfaces emphasize the crafted quality of the cast forms, while the cream colored bases ground these whimsical sculptures in domestic utility. Together, the pair enacts a visual dialogue that exemplifies the duo's playful approach to blending fine craft, design sensibility, and anthropomorphic storytelling.

Medium
Cast bronze candle holders
Dimensions
Location
Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York, NY

Notes

Shown in Marianne Boesky Gallery's "Haas Brothers" online viewing room. Signed and dated in bronze (engraved underside). Edition of 6. Inventory (HBR.22816). Inquiries: info@boeskygallery.com.

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The Haas Brothers, Handy Newman, 2020

This pair of cast bronze candle holders presents two anthropomorphic hand forms in the Haas Brothers' signature whimsical style, where functional objects merge seamlessly with sculptural presence. Each figure features an elongated, gesture filled hand positioned atop a cylindrical cream colored base, with the bronze surfaces polished to a warm metallic sheen that contrasts elegantly against the matte ceramic foundation. The hands are rendered with expressive postures and segmented finger articulations, suggesting movement and personality while maintaining their practical purpose as vessels for candles. The pale gold tonality and reflective surfaces emphasize the crafted quality of the cast forms, while the cream colored bases ground these whimsical sculptures in domestic utility. Together, the pair enacts a visual dialogue that exemplifies the duo's playful approach to blending fine craft, design sensibility, and anthropomorphic storytelling.

Medium
Cast bronze candle holders
Dimensions
26.4 x 29.2 x 15.2 cm
Year
2020
Seen at
Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York, NY

Related themes

Metallic Gold, Cream Colored, Functional Sculpture, Sculpture, Craft Based, Figure Sculpture, Interactive Objects, Whimsical Art, American Contemporary, Studio Craft, Cast Bronze, Paired Works, Candle Holders, Anthropomorphic Forms, Design Objects, Hand Imagery, Hand Built, Ceramic Vessels, Gesture Based, Contemporary Design

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