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William Turnbull — Arrowhead Torso
William Turnbull

Arrowhead Torso

1979

"Arrowhead Torso" is a bronze sculpture by William Turnbull that exemplifies the artist's interest in abstracted human form and geometric reduction. The work presents a stylized torso that suggests the human body through essential shapes, evoking the pointed silhouette of an arrowhead. Mounted on a wooden base, the piece reflects Turnbull's modernist approach to sculpture, balancing organic reference with formal simplicity.

Medium
bronze, on wooden base

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 7, 2025

Lot 59

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William Turnbull, Arrowhead Torso, 1979

"Arrowhead Torso" is a bronze sculpture by William Turnbull that exemplifies the artist's interest in abstracted human form and geometric reduction. The work presents a stylized torso that suggests the human body through essential shapes, evoking the pointed silhouette of an arrowhead. Mounted on a wooden base, the piece reflects Turnbull's modernist approach to sculpture, balancing organic reference with formal simplicity.

Medium
bronze, on wooden base
Year
1979
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Carved Stone, Monumental, Minimalist Aesthetic, Abstract Figuration, Scottish Artist, Geometric Form, Modernism, Torso, Stone Sculpture

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