Striking Mixed Media David Scherer Grandfather Clock

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VARIETY Ancient, Ethno, Native American, Fine...

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Jun 15, 2023

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• Lot Description
  David Scherer (American, XX-XXI). Mixed media grandfather clock, ca. 2003. A fabulous grandfather clock by David Scherer that is sure to furnish any interior with vibrance and energetic POP! The tall grandfather clock presents a large, circular face that is playfully adorned with applied jigsaw puzzle pieces as well as other repurposed objects, boldly painted in shades of violet, and further embellished with 7 geometric and puzzle-shaped colorfully painted wooden adornments joined to the perimeter via twisted metal wires. Its slender red and silver hued hands make for a nice contrast with the purple collaged face, and its white pendulum swings before a tall colorful body which is comprised of a painted plexiglass front face and an elaborate collaged and painted back face joined together via painted silver wooden dowels and mounted upon a painted plexiglass base. The front plexiglass face is painted with an abstract puzzle-inspired theme in a rainbow-like array of hues - the paint presenting with texture and inscribed gestural motifs - around unpainted, translucent negative space. The rear face of the body is comprised of a painted collage on wood board - featuring puzzle pieces, an artificial plant, a toy frog, pieces of corrugated cardboard, and other found objects - all painted in a rich melange of blended hues (predominantly yellow with blue, red, green, purple, and white hues as well). Finally, the plexiglass base is painted in shades of violet and inscribed with gestural motifs as well. Scherer creates the most unique pieces of art and design with an innovative blend of textures, colors, and imaginative vision. This grandfather clock is an incredibly rare example from Scherer's oeuvre, as he usually creates smaller wall or tabletop clocks. In fact, we did not find another Scherer grandfather clock in our research. A spectacular artisan-crafted grandfather clock by David Scherer. Size: 12" deep x 16" W x 70.625" H (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm x 179.4 cm)
  
  About the artist: "David Scherer is an American artist residing in the state of Michigan. He works in a variety of mediums. This brings an intriguing style and vibrant sense to all of his three-dimensional works of art.
  
  David Scherer is well known for his 3-D clocks. He uses focus and innovative techniques to fuse the explosion of textures and colors. He ignites energy in every creation he makes. David puts his unique direction down to the wealth of his experience. For more than 30 years he has been a practicing artist."
  
  Please note that this item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping prior to bidding.
  
  Provenance: private Goldstein collection, Denver, Colorado, USA. The Goldstein's have amassed their collection over the past six decades.
  
  All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
  
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  #177082

  Condition

  Clock is battery operated but has not been tested for functionality. Appears to be intact and excellent.
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