Large Peter Keil Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Painted Metal, Signed, 36" Diameter

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Large Peter Keil Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Painted Metal, Signed, 36" Diameter

This striking sunburst wall sculpture is an expressive, … Read more Large Peter Keil Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Painted Metal, Signed, 36" Diameter

This striking sunburst wall sculpture is an expressive, large-scale work by Peter Keil, celebrated for his raw, emotionally charged approach to figuration and form. Measuring 36 inches in diameter and approximately 4 inches deep, the piece commands architectural presence and functions as both sculpture and wall-mounted artwork.

Executed in hand-cut and pierced metal, the composition features a stylized human face at the center, surrounded by radiating sun rays with open negative spaces. The surface is hand-painted in thick, impasto layers, using a bold palette of burnt orange, ochre, red, black, green, and cream. Heavy black contour lines, exaggerated eyes, and asymmetrical modeling are hallmarks of Keil’s unmistakable visual language, rooted in German Expressionism and Brutalist postwar aesthetics.

The sculpture is signed “P. Keil” on the lower rim, consistent with examples produced during the late 1970s to 1980s, a period when Keil was actively creating metal wall sculptures alongside his paintings. The reverse reveals the raw metal construction, underscoring its authenticity as a hand-fabricated work.

A powerful and decorative statement piece, this sunburst exemplifies Keil’s ability to merge fine art, folk symbolism, and architectural scale, making it ideal for dramatic interior display. See less