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William Turnbull — Mask I
William Turnbull

Mask I

1979

"Mask I" by William Turnbull is a bronze sculpture that exemplifies the artist's modernist approach to abstracted form. The work combines organic and geometric elements characteristic of Turnbull's practice, presenting a mask-like composition that suggests facial features while maintaining formal simplicity. Mounted on a wooden base, the piece demonstrates how Turnbull engaged with primitive art traditions while advancing sculptural abstraction in post-war Britain.

Medium
bronze, on wooden base

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 7, 2025

Lot 61

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William Turnbull, Mask I, 1979

"Mask I" by William Turnbull is a bronze sculpture that exemplifies the artist's modernist approach to abstracted form. The work combines organic and geometric elements characteristic of Turnbull's practice, presenting a mask-like composition that suggests facial features while maintaining formal simplicity. Mounted on a wooden base, the piece demonstrates how Turnbull engaged with primitive art traditions while advancing sculptural abstraction in post-war Britain.

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

Related themes

20th Century, Stone Carving, Contemplative, Three Dimensional Art, Scottish Artist, Sculptural Form, Modernism, Abstraction, Mask, Minimalism

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