[The Herbert Simon Studio Archive] Monumental 1971 Constructivist Structural Steel Sculpture "Rust"

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An absolute tour-de-force of mid-century American fine art, "RUST" is a monumental 1971 three-dimensional structural steel masterwork by collected sculptor … Read more An absolute tour-de-force of mid-century American fine art, "RUST" is a monumental 1971 three-dimensional structural steel masterwork by collected sculptor and university professor Herbert Simon. Standing at a commanding 44 inches in height and spanning an expansive 32 inches in width and depth, this investment-grade architectural sculpture represents the peak of 1970s constructivist and brutalist design. Fabricated from heavy-gauge industrial studio steel, the composition utilizes intersecting geometric planes and hollow structural blocks to manipulate space, casting bold architectural shadows that shift continuously depending on the viewer's perspective. The entire surface features a spectacular, stable, and deeply rich naturally oxidized amber-rust patina that gives the piece an incredibly raw, sophisticated soul. Perfectly durable for both high-end minimalist interior atriums and exterior luxury landscape terraces or courtyards.

About The Herbert Simon Studio Archive: This piece belongs to an exclusive, single-provenance acquisition sourced directly from the private estate and studio archive of celebrated American sculptor and university professor Herbert Simon (1927–2017). A student of abstract expressionist titans Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Philip Guston, Simon served as a professor at Wilkes University for over 20 years, where his work bridged the gap between the New York School and academic structuralism. His monumental public commissions are permanently installed at major regional landmarks, including the 'Facets' aluminum installation at Wilkes University, the 'Aloft' sculpture at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and civic plazas across Pennsylvania. Spanning over fifty years of creative evolution, this collection represents a rare opportunity to acquire investment-grade art with institutional provenance. See less