Modern Art, Decorative Arts & Sculptures
Sat, Nov 1, 2014 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 2, 2014 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 122
Monumental Eric Grate Outdoor Bronze Sculpture
Estimate: $75,000 - $100,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Monumental bronze outdoor sculpture by Eric Grate (1896-1983). Proceeds from the sale of this piece will benefit Morselife, West Palm Beach, Florida. 'Eric Grate (August 14, 1896 - August 3, 1983), Swedish sculptor, painter and graphics artist. Eric Grate studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm between 1917 and 1920. Thereafter he undertook study trips to Germany, especially to Munich, and to Italy and Greece. He moved to Paris 1924 and stayed there for ten years. In France he lived in the companionship of a number of other Swedish artists. e.g. Nils Dardel, Isaac Grünewald, Sigrid Hjertén, Otto G. Carlsund and Otte Sköld. Between 1941 and 1951 he was a professor at the [Swedish] Royal Academy of Arts.' {source: wikipedia} (Key Word Search: Public Sculpture, Outdoor, Massive, Colosal, Henry Moore, Umberto Boccioni, Monumental)
Dimensions: 144"h, 49"w, 27"d
Condition
very good, patina to metal, wear consistent with age and outdoor use
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