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Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction

November 25, 2011

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LOT 122

Lot 122

SOREL ETROG, R.C.A.

SOREL ETROG, R.C.A.
Lot 122 Details
SOREL ETROG, R.C.A.

BDNE II (BIRD THAT DOES NOT EXIST), 1965

bronze
signed and numbered 2/7
10 1/2 ins x 17 3/4 ins x ins; 26.3 cms x 44.4 cms x cms

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $11,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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From a small edition of only seven, BDNE II (Bird That Does Not Exist), 1965 captures both the tension and dynamism inherent in Etrog’s work. His bronze subjects appear as organic, causing the viewer to question just how metal could twist and mould in such a lively manner. These sculptures are instantly recognizable as “Etrogs” as they are artworks inspired by worldly tensions: the two-dimensional and the three-dimensional; the calm and the excitable; the predictable and the erratic. This bronze, with its knot formation and distinctive horizontal emphasis, is a fascinating departure from Etrog’s vertical compositions. To fully experience his work, one must view the sculpture from every angle, witnessing the forms in a state of transition.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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