Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century Torch Cut Metal Owl Sculpture

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Object: Owl Sculpture

Style: Brutalist

Origin: Unknown; likely American or European

Period: Mid-20th Century, circa 1960s–1970s

Medium: Torch-cut metal; painted … Read more Object: Owl Sculpture

Style: Brutalist

Origin: Unknown; likely American or European

Period: Mid-20th Century, circa 1960s–1970s

Medium: Torch-cut metal; painted or finished base

Dimensions: Height 16.75 in. (42.5 cm); Width 8 in. (20.3 cm); Depth 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Condition: Good. Surface oxidation and accretions present; cleaning recommended. Base shows marks and scuffs consistent with age.


Description:


A welded metal sculpture depicting an owl in the Brutalist style. The form is constructed from torch-cut metal plates, assembled to create a stylized, angular representation of the subject. The surface exhibits oxidation and accretions consistent with age. The sculpture is mounted on a black painted base, which shows wear, marks, and scuffs.


Context:


Brutalist metal sculpture emerged in the mid-20th century as an extension of the broader Brutalist aesthetic in architecture and design, which emphasized raw materials, geometric forms, and visible construction techniques.


Condition Notes:


The metal surface shows oxidation and accumulated dirt; cleaning is recommended to reveal the original finish. The base exhibits scuffs and marks consistent with age. The structure is stable and intact. See less