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Hand Sculpted "Useful / Useless" Sculptures, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes

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Hand sculpted "Useful/Useless" sculptures, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes. Dimensions: 14” H x 7” W Materials: Spalted maple. Useful/ useless is an exploration of Material and form. By sampling contemporary furniture tropes, Hamilton Holmes has pushed recognizable forms into sculptural objects that may be useful, but may also be useless. The original 5 part series as well as the 6th 'Meta' sculpture have all been sold to collectors from Paris, Texas, New York City and Toronto. This is now a closed series of 5/5. Each piece will be numbered and marked. Each piece is unique as the spalted maple Material is variable from piece to piece. Sculptures are identified from left to right in the grouped image: Brother, Father, Mother, Uncle, Sister Nicholas Hamilton Holmesis a sculptor and furniture maker living and working in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. All work is produced in studio. The main themes of Holmes’ work are traditional methods, and contemporary style. The combination of time tested techniques like handcut joinery or proportional design guarantee that all the work meets a standard of quality higher than most other producers. This studio prides itself on attention to detail, from the initial sketch to the finished piece--everything is artisan made and crafted. Sculpture has quickly become a focus of the studio, both in terms of art works, as well as furniture design. Bent, shaped and moulded wood make Holmes’ work both unique and valuable to collectors. Holmes believes in designing and building work that will last the test of time. The aesthetic that he applies references the foundation of the past, and pushes the contemporary vanguard of the future.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2018
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    6-7 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Geneve, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1219233284772

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