"Seated Female"— Bronze-Finish Plaster Sculpture, Herbert Simon 1965

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This exceptional mid-century modern figurative sculpture titled "Seated Female" was hand-sculpted by Herbert Simon in 1965. This original plaster work … Read more This exceptional mid-century modern figurative sculpture titled "Seated Female" was hand-sculpted by Herbert Simon in 1965. This original plaster work is finished with a rich, multi-toned metallic bronze-colored coating, perfectly capturing the heavy, textured presence of cast gallery bronze. The sculpture portrays a seated female nude with her head dramatically tilted, featuring a heavily modeled, tactile surface. Simon intentionally left raw finger marks, deep crevices, and gestural contours intact, beautifully bridging the gap between classical figurative sculpture and the emotional weight of mid-century Abstract Expressionism. The rough, expressive treatment of the form heavily mirrors the legendary sculptural aesthetics of Auguste Rodin and Willem de Kooning. The raw, unfinished white plaster on the hollow underside reveals the authentic hand-crafted nature of this studio piece.

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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