This contemporary metal figure was created by sculptor Brian McCarthy. Signed on the base. Brian McCarthy is from New London, CT. Brian is best known for "figural abstract" welded steel sculptures. He was born June 16, 1945, and began art school at age 6, studying under Thomas Hughes Ingle (Show Whitney Museum 1956). He was later influenced by Harris Rodvogin. Brian formalized his art education at the Connecticut College in New London from 1969 to 1973. Presently his work is in private collections in South Hampton, NY, Connecticut College, German Naval Headquarters in Eichenforde, Germany, and several other American and European collections. All works are meant to be displayed outdoors. Three large pieces are on display in "The Sculpture Mile" show in Madison, CT. These exhibits are sponsored by the Hollycroft Foundation, Ivoryton, CT, and are curated by William Bendig, the director and former editor of Art Gallery Magazine. The New Moon Blue Man sculpture measures 105 inches tall. It was finished in 2002. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply.*** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or
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Rare and important Italian 14th century iron sculpture of a mythological figure holding a snake (water god) from the Samuel Yellin collection. This very early European sculpture was documented in the catalog (page 16) for the "Made of Iron" exhibit held at the University of St Thomas Art Department, in Houston, TX, in 1966. Pieces were loaned to this exhibit by many important collectors and institutions, including among others J D Rockefeller lll and the New York Historical Society. Noted Philadelphia, PA, metal artist Samuel Yellin collected fine and rare examples of ironwork. He donated several pieces to the Metropolitan Museum of Art which are in its permanent collection. This is a museum quality example of Gothic period sculpture. It measures 6 inches high. To learn more about Samuel Yellin, please go to .wikipedia.org Samuel_Yellin. Samuel Yellin (1885-1940) Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***
