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Lot 135

Tom Bennett (1952–2016), Illusions, Bronze Nude Female Sculpture

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$500

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Patinated bronze sculpture titled Illusions, depicting an idealized kneeling nude female with bowed head and clasped hands. Signed Tom Bennett, dated 1982, and numbered 37/150. Bennett, an American sculptor active in California during the late twentieth century, gained recognition for his stylized figurative bronzes distinguished by flowing contours, simplified anatomy, and highly polished surfaces. His works were widely exhibited through West Coast galleries and are held in numerous private collections. Cast in a limited edition of 150.

 

Dimensions: 12 x 11.5 x 13.5 in. high. Weight: 28 lbs.

 

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Condition

Appears to be in very good overall condition with an attractive, even dark brown patina. Minor surface wear consistent with age and careful display.

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Single-owner Southern California collection, acquired from the Carmel Gallery and retained by the owner until the present deaccession.