My lack of success at auction recently has been reversed, when I was lucky enough to secure this Art Deco bronze bull on Saturday. The sculpture and its base are only 24 cm in total, so the design of the base incorporates one of the elements that appeals to me - using overscale to achieve a different effect.
Although I did not bid for it, I was also watching the sale at a different auction, at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh, of one of my favourite artists, the Scottish Colourist F C B Cadell, whose picture herebelow achieved its estimate of GBP200,000.
I hope the symbolism of the bull will finally herald a change of fortunes in many spheres.
Bull image from Kastern Kunst Auction, Hanover.
16 comments:
Congratulations on your bronze bull. The tall plinth gives it a monumental effect. The Art Deco sleekness does not obscure the sculptural detail (I especially like the ripples on the neck), an effect also seen in Egyptian art.
I'm happy. The influence of Egyption art as a result of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamoun is quite apparent, I agree. It's a feature of Art Deco that I particularly like.
In addition to admiring the bronze bull, I found the Caddell particularly appealing. But then, I always enjoy architecture and interiors represented in pictures.
__ John T
Yes, Cadell's interiors are very desirable to me. I have two of Edinburgh flats in my kitchen. But sadly, only the posters!
Congratulations on your handsome prize. What I like about it is that is timeless and cross-cultural, in short, classic.
Congratulations! I'm glad you won this one; the auction gods were with you. The base looks very architectural, Rockefeller Center or Chrysler Building. It's a wonderful piece. Did you bid online or absentee?
Well done and many congratulations!! From the photo, it looks much bigger. This handsome sculpture would be fantastic on my desk. If you get tired of it, feel free to send it over :) I hope your luck continues....
Oh that's very handsome, excellent find!
Mark - your comments encapsulate my views too.
Diogenes - the desert has given way to a land of milk and honey, (or as good as). I placed an absentee bid, but I did watch it online, and as I was the onlt bidder, I did not have to adjust my limit, which was hugely satisfying.
Thanks Loi. I'll bear in mind the fact that another home awaits it, should I ever tire of it! (You might have a long wait.)
Paul - yes, I'm pleased, and looking forward to seeing it in person.
Gazing at tea leaves is not going to get you anywhere. Take that bull by the horns and get going! Ann
Thanks Ann, I will be doing just that. How's the building programme going?
I was watching that sale too, I'm going to the Peploe exhibition this weekend in addition to the quaffing mulled wine at the German Christmas market.
There are more Cadells and a Peploe coming up at Christie's in London next week. My framed posters in my kitchen are of Edinburgh drawing rooms - Louis XIV fauteuils in blue in one and black in the other, which I bought after seeing his work at the Dean Gallery. I'm crazy about them, even as posters, (so much more sensible than having the real thing hanging in the kitchen anyway!).
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