Vintage Metal Bird Sculpture

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This is a wonderful vintage mid-century metal bird sculpture, depicting a stylized long-legged wading bird—reminiscent of a heron or egret. … Read more This is a wonderful vintage mid-century metal bird sculpture, depicting a stylized long-legged wading bird—reminiscent of a heron or egret. The body is formed from sculpted copper or brass-toned metal with an elongated neck and wonderfully modern, abstract silhouette.

Slender black metal legs and small cylindrical accents give the piece a delicate, almost kinetic quality. The metal has developed a beautiful naturally aged verdigris and warm brown patina, adding wonderful character and texture. It is mounted on a softly shaped pale aqua painted wooden base.

A charming example of mid-century modern coastal or folk-art sculpture, with a striking sculptural presence and fabulous original patina. See less