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Description
This dynamic, mid-century kinetic folk art sculpture beautifully captures the playful, mechanical spirit of 1970s studio metalwork. Handcrafted by the artist in 1975, the mixed-media piece features a highly detailed, vintage-style metal monoplane counterbalanced against a solid metallic sphere.
Suspended by a slender copper rod, the aircraft is engineered to revolve smoothly around a central, torch-patinated copper pylon. The column mimics a rustic control tower, playfully complete with a small, hand-lettered parchment sign reading "CONTROL TOWER STAY CLEAR!".
The entire mechanical assembly is anchored to a thick, organic live-edge wooden slice base. This base is hand-signed by the artist with a copyright mark, dated 1975, and includes the separate inscription "1911"—a stylistic nod to the pioneering era of early aviation that inspired the plane's design. Melding industrial copper tones, rich wood grains, and lighthearted humor, this rare kinetic piece serves as a captivating desktop conversation starter or an eye-catching shelf display for aviation enthusiasts and collectors of vintage americana.
Pre-Owned
Sold As-Is
Available for pick up only at Bliss Market Roseville, CA
Description
This dynamic, mid-century kinetic folk art sculpture beautifully captures the playful, mechanical spirit of 1970s studio metalwork. Handcrafted by the artist in 1975, the mixed-media piece features a highly detailed, vintage-style metal monoplane counterbalanced against a solid metallic sphere.
Suspended by a slender copper rod, the aircraft is engineered to revolve smoothly around a central, torch-patinated copper pylon. The column mimics a rustic control tower, playfully complete with a small, hand-lettered parchment sign reading "CONTROL TOWER STAY CLEAR!".
The entire mechanical assembly is anchored to a thick, organic live-edge wooden slice base. This base is hand-signed by the artist with a copyright mark, dated 1975, and includes the separate inscription "1911"—a stylistic nod to the pioneering era of early aviation that inspired the plane's design. Melding industrial copper tones, rich wood grains, and lighthearted humor, this rare kinetic piece serves as a captivating desktop conversation starter or an eye-catching shelf display for aviation enthusiasts and collectors of vintage americana.
Pre-Owned
Sold As-Is
Available for pick up only at Bliss Market Roseville, CA
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