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This sculpture was created by the Ecuadorian artist Luis Potosi. It depicts a swan-like figure with a looped body and …
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This sculpture was created by the Ecuadorian artist Luis Potosi. It depicts a swan-like figure with a looped body and a tucked head, likely crafted from a local Ecuadorian wood such as Spanish cedar, balsa, or laurel. The sculpture measures 17" from the bottom of the base to the top of the figure and rests on a 4.5" square block that is engraved with the artist's signature and the year of creation, 1975.
Potosi's artistic voice was shaped by his country's cultural landscape, colonial history, and his own Indigenous heritage. This particular work exemplifies the abstract style he embraced at the height of his career while still reflecting traditional Ecuadorian motifs that are consistent throughout his artworks.
This piece was acquired vintage and has been restored by a wood specialist in Greater Washington, D.C. For more details about its condition and restorative work, please see the comments in the condition section below.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 17ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Ecuador
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
- Condition Notes
- This piece has been re-stained and conditioned by a specialist, who recommends applying linseed oil annually to maintain the wood's … moreThis piece has been re-stained and conditioned by a specialist, who recommends applying linseed oil annually to maintain the wood's color and health. There is a small 1/16" dot on the body of the bird figure (see photo) where the native wood resisted staining, which likely indicates that it is original to the piece. less
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