Bronze Bird in Space Sculpture by Brancusi: Museum Quality Decor Rare Find

Description: Bronze Bird in Space Sculpture by Brancusi: Museum Quality Decor Rare Find Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 23" X Width 4"Marble Dimensions:4" X 4"Height without base:19.5"Weight:10 LBSInventory:27YCN1834872 From the 1920s to the 1940s, the theme of a bird in flight preoccupied the renowned sculptor Constantin Brancusi. He concentrated on capturing the essence of the animal's movement rather than its physical attributes. In his iconic work, Bird in Space, Brancusi eliminated traditional elements such as wings and feathers, focusing instead on the streamlined swell of the body. He reduced the head and beak to a simple, slanted oval plane, thus abstracting the bird's form to its most essential and dynamic lines. The sculpture balances on a slender conical footing, which enhances the figure’s upward thrust, making it appear almost unfettered and weightless. This sense of unrestrained motion and elegance is a hallmark of Brancusi's work during this period. By stripping away the literal representation and focusing on the purity of movement, Brancusi invites viewers to engage with the idea of flight on a more abstract and emotional level. Bird in Space is part of an extensive series that includes seven marble sculptures and nine bronze casts, each exploring variations on this theme. The series represents a significant period in Brancusi’s career, demonstrating his innovative approach to form and his ability to evoke complex ideas through simplicity and abstraction. These works remain influential in the art world, symbolizing the artist's quest to capture the spirit and motion of life in its most distilled and transcendent form. Large Sculpture - Bronze Sculpture - Bird in Space (1923) - Constantin Brancusi Bronze Statue www.bronzhaus.com Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] Shipping Terms : Most of our items are shipped via USPS (United States Postal Service) mail or UPS. Most orders are shipped within 24-48 hours of purchase. Please be aware that not all items are available for USPS shipping due to size and weight. We do ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, APO/AE, and U.S. Virgin Islands, however, an additional charge may be required. Please contact us before making any purchases in these areas. For Non-USA customers, you may be responsible for all duty, tax, brokerage fees that may be due upon delivery (shipping costs cover freight charges only). We also ship internationally. Please refer to the "Shipping and Handling" chart for the rates for each area. Payment : We accept just about any form of payment. PayPal, Master Card, Visa or American Express credit cards. Money orders, cashiers checks, and even personal or business checks. For governmental institutions, we will also accept a purchase order. Please understand that for personal or business checks we have to wait for the check to clear (usually 7 days) before shipping. Condition : New Detailed Hand Crafted Hot Cast Bronze Satisfaction Guaranteed. This is Stock Photo, Slight Color Variation!! Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 279.65 USD

Location: Westbury, New York

End Time: 2024-11-15T13:01:03.000Z

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