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THBLarge Nano Lopez Bronze - "Olivia" Giraffe (2011)
Lot 312
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
1116Nano Lopez (Colombian, b. 1955). Signature stamped and numbered #211/320 "Olivia" bronze , 2011 AND a hand-signed #211/320 giclee on canvas study for the "Olivia" bronze, 2011. From the sold-out edition of Nano Lopez's large-scale "Olivia" bronzes, this statue presents the lovely giraffe in a seated position with "Long Necks Are Sexy" and other clever inscriptions and quintessential Lopez motifs adorning her body. Lopez's technique combines traditional and innovative methods. The piece was created via the long-established lost wax process that originated in ancient Greece and Rome. Once the bronze was cast, Lopez added countless details via metal chasing, applied patinas to imbue the work with vibrant colors, and finally applied several coats of UV protective lacquer to both enhance and preserve the patina. According to Nano Lopez, "The transformation from clay to bronze has always been magical to me." (artist's website) One of Lopez' sold out designs, replete with impressive artistry and technique. Size: 19.5" L x 28.25" W x 34.125" H (49.5 cm x 71.8 cm x 86.7 cm)
Nano Lopez has created amusing narratives for many of his sculptures, bringing their personalities to life. In Lopez's words, "Here Olivia is sitting in the meadow overlooking the rolling hills, and enjoying a soft cool breeze. She is attracted to long necks but not so much lions. With birds she gets along very well and enjoys listening to their chatter." In addition, Lopez embellishes his "Nanimals" with numbers, letters, and road signs imbuing them with even more pizzazz. Olivia is extensively decorated with flora and fauna including various leaves and blossoms as well as a dragonfly, frogs, fish, and more. We especially adore the lovely pair of birds perched around a birdbath upon Olivia's back!
Accompanying the bronze is a giclee on canvas that is hand-signed by the artist and annotated by hand with the edition number that matches the edition number of the sculpture as well as "giraffe/no lions/Africa" and the humorous phrase, "long necks are sexy"!
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private R. H. collection, Littleton, Colorado, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#166887Bronze is signed and numbered "NANO - 211/320". Giclee on canvas is hand-signed and numbered 211/320. Both are in overall excellent condition.Condition
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