Boris Gilbertson American (1907-1982) Bronze Sculpture 21" Whimsy

Description: Interesting tabletop sculpture by Boris Gilbertson (1907-1982). A central six-armed "creature" is standing on a platform surrounded by twining metal. Above his head is a flying cherub. Looks like he may be thumbing his nose at something and he has a ribbon and bow around his neck. At the top of the tall vine-like tallest pole is an eagle. There are Western American images applied to the front side of the platform such as a steer, an Indian with a ribbon bow beneath him, and an eagle. On the backside, there is a five pointed star and an American eagle. The metal work is gold tone and a muted rusty red in coloration. Marked with "BG" hallmark near base right side. Weighs 3 lbs 1.5 oz. Height: 21 1/4" tall to top of twining vine. The lower solid portion of the sculpture is approximately 12" tall and 7" wide. Condition: Very good condition, no damages to note. FROM WIKIPEDIA: Much of Gilbertson's work consisted of sculpted reliefs that were commissions for public buildings, including post office buildings, courthouses and government buildings. Consequently, many are part of the General Services Administration collection and have been transferred to the holdings of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Gallery of Art.[4] His most famous work may be his reliefs in the interior of the Department of the Interior's Main Interior Building in Washington DC. Gilbertson was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1907 to a Norwegian-Russian family and spent much of his childhood with his grandparents outside Chicago, Illinois. He began studies in physics at the University of Chicago but soon switched to art and enrolled at this School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He married Genevieve Van Metre and they made their home in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.[2] Gilbertson moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1960. He died in 1982.

Price: 275 USD

Location: Columbus, Ohio

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