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Edward Higgins Steel & Epoxy Owl Sculpture on Pedestal, Signed & Dated 1960

About the Item

A steel and epoxy 'Owl' sculpture on white pedestal base by Edward Higgins (1930 - 2006), signed and dated 1960. Higgins was born in Gaffney, South Carolina and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1954. After moving to Long Island in 1056 he had his first show at Leo Castelli Gallery in 1960, where this piece was exhibited. Since then, his work has been exhibited in The Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art, the Chicago Institute of Design, The Carnegie Institute, The Art Institute of Chicago, the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum, the Pasadena Art Museum, The Larry Aldrich Museum, and The Tate Gallery in London. ARTIST: G. Edward Higgins, 1930 - 2006 MEASUREMENTS: Sculpture: H 29.25" x W 32" x D 14" Pedestal Base: H 37.25" x W 27.25" x D 15" CONDITION: Very good vintage condition with light age and patina. Base was refinished. Ready to be used immediately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c 1960
  • Condition:
    Sculpture is in very good vintage condition, with light patina. Pedestal base was refinished. Ready to be used immediately.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AUTOM001591stDibs: LU1330240074082

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