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38 - Bill Worrell (American, 1936-2021). Bronze stick sculpture, Bird. The work features a stylized bird in flight, possibly a hummingbird or swallow, with outstretched wings and a textured, hand-modeled surface. The bird is mounted atop a slender, irregular bronze rod that incorporates a textured circular ring approximately one-third down from the top. The sculpture exhibits a dark brown to black patina with minor areas of natural verdigris oxidation. The rod terminates in a pointed base. An incised signature Worrell is present on the circular ring, followed by a series of four vertical lines intersected by two horizontal lines resembling tally marks. Unsigned. 26 1/2" L x 7" W x 4 1/2" D.

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USD 500 (€452)

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Estimation

USD 1,000 - 1,500 (€900 - 1,400)

Sale fees

28%

Bill Worrell (American, 1936-2021). Bronze stick sculpture, Bird. The work features a stylized bird in flight, possibly a hummingbird or swallow, with outstretched wings and a textured, hand-modeled surface. The bird is mounted atop a slender, irregular bronze rod that incorporates a textured circular ring approximately one-third down from the top. The sculpture exhibits a dark brown to black patina with minor areas of natural verdigris oxidation. The rod terminates in a pointed base. An incised signature Worrell is present on the circular ring, followed by a series of four vertical lines intersected by two horizontal lines resembling tally marks. Unsigned. 26 1/2" L x 7" W x 4 1/2" D. CONDITION: The sculpture is in stable condition with a natural aged patina. There are small areas of green verdigris oxidation consistent with the material, particularly on the neck, ring joint, and wing edges. The surface shows minor scattered scuffs and wear to the dark finish throughout the rod and bird body. No structural breaks or repairs are visible. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.

Auction details

Outsider & Contemporary Art, Fine Jewelry
Thursday, December 3
05:00 PM
2 Frassetto Way Lincoln Park,
NJ 07035 Lincoln Park, United States

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Willow Auction House +18 6 28 95 57 00 info@willowauctionhouse.com
On Drouot for less than a year avec More than 2,000 lots published

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