Beverly Pepper Style Carved Wood Abstract Figurative Sculpture Bronze c1961
PRODUCT DETAILS
• Brand: Attributed to Beverly Pepper (unsigned, unconfirmed)
• Material: Carved solid wood (walnut or similar hardwood) with applied cast bronze/metal element
• Dimensions: Approx 24 in dia x 60 in H on custom black pedestal/table base
• Color/Finish: Rich dark walnut brown wood with hand-rubbed oil finish; oxidized black-gray cast metal accent
• Condition: Good - Excellent; visible natural wood checking/cracks consistent with age and large-format solid wood carving, minor surface scuffs, cast metal element shows expected oxidized patina
• Era/Period: Mid-Century Modern, circa 1961
• Weight: Very heavy, est 150-250 lbs including base
• Style: Freeform biomorphic abstract figurative form with negative space cutouts, mounted on custom hexagonal black lacquer pedestal and round black table base
This monumental studio-carved abstract sculpture is a striking example of mid-century figurative modernism, its sinuous open forms and dramatic cast metal accent evoking the work of noted sculptors like Beverly Pepper. The dramatic scale and sculptural presence make it an extraordinary statement piece for a gallery, lobby, or serious collector's home. Because true documentation of authorship could not be confirmed from the photos alone, buyers should have provenance verified by an appraiser before assuming attribution value.