Vintage 1980s Reclining Nude Brutalist Influence Bronze Plaque

Description

The signature on this significant work seems to read SJ 80. Or, by your interpretation…?? If my interpretation is correct, … more The signature on this significant work seems to read SJ 80. Or, by your interpretation…?? If my interpretation is correct, and it was created in 1980, it’s possible it was influenced by Brutalist styling. Or not! Insofar as I look at the way the artist has dealt with his subject’s hair, I think: “Hmmm…reminds me of the no-nonsense architecture of the 70s and 80s. You might have different ideas. Honoring the idea that “there’s nothing new under the sun,” perhaps it’s older…

One thing’s for sure -- it’s a compelling work.

Solid bronze, with a good verdigris patina in excellent condition (some very small disruptions to the patina on the subject’s left hip.

A piece of wire stretched across the two anchoring devices on the back allows it to be hung on the wall. It weighs around 9 pounds.

Measurements: 12 wide, 8 high, about an inch deep. less