Bill Tarr (Ny/ Fl 1925-2006) Brutalist Bronze Sculpture Figure Signed Dated 1958

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Sand cast bronze brutalist maquette/sculpture signed and dated 1958 or 1968 by William (Bill) Tarr (1925-2006 NY/FL). Measures 4.5 height, … Read more Sand cast bronze brutalist maquette/sculpture signed and dated 1958 or 1968 by William (Bill) Tarr (1925-2006 NY/FL). Measures 4.5 height, 4" width and 2.5" depth. weight 2.5 lbs. Undamaged excellent condition with unmolested patina. Rare.

About the artist:

"Tarr was an American sculptor, painter, photographer and magician whose multifaceted career spanned over five decades. A self-taught artist from New York City, Tarr became widely renown for his monumental public sculptures that blend abstract expressionism with social and political themes. His most notable works include the 30-foot welded steel Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial near Lincoln Center in New York City and the Gates of the Six Million, a 5,900-pound bronze sculpture at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. These powerful pieces reflect his commitment to addressing human resilience and historical remembrance through art.

Beyond sculpture, Tarr enjoyed a successful career as a magician under the stage name "The Great Tarrini" and authored several bestselling books on magic, such as Now You See It, Now You Don’t, which remains a key resource for aspiring illusionists. Tarr's work across mediums, from painting to photography, often incorporated themes of social justice, abstraction, and bold visual storytelling". See less