"Hbs Head I" — Bronze Self-Portrait Bust, Herbert Simon 1999

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Up for your consideration is a remarkable work of 20th-century American art: an original 1999 cast bronze self-portrait bust by … Read more Up for your consideration is a remarkable work of 20th-century American art: an original 1999 cast bronze self-portrait bust by Pennsylvania artist and sculptor, Herbert Simon.

Titled "HBS Head I," this commanding sculpture showcases the artist's masterful command of expressionistic form. Executed with a highly tactile, heavily modeled surface texture, the piece features a deeply expressive face complete with Simon's signature molded artistic eyeglasses. The bust is mounted atop its striking, original dark geometric block pedestal column, creating a magnificent modernist silhouette.

As a true self-portrait from the artist's mature period, this sculpture is a premier conversation piece — a strong acquisition for fine art collectors, corporate offices, or upscale designer libraries.

About the artist: Herbert Simon (b. 1927) is an American sculptor and printmaker who taught in the art department at Wilkes University from 1969–1992. A student of Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Philip Guston, his work bridges 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. This piece was consigned by the artist and acquired through a local auction house.

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Artist: Herbert Simon (American, b. 1927)
Title: HBS Head I (Self-Portrait)
Date: Circa 1999 (Late 20th Century Modernism)
Medium: Cast Bronze Sculpture on Custom Pedestal Base
Overall Dimensions: 17 inches High x 8 inches Wide See less