1977 Bronze Cast Cosanti Windbell by Paolo Soleri -

Description

Brutalist Style. Uncommon early shape and size. Fantastic patina. Wonderful, charming sound.

I bought this early piece at the Arcosanti … more Brutalist Style. Uncommon early shape and size. Fantastic patina. Wonderful, charming sound.

I bought this early piece at the Arcosanti foundry of Paolo Solari in Paradise Valley, Arizona in 1977.

It consists of a sand-cast bronze bell, a clapper, and his signature copper "fin"-shaped wind-catcher. All the parts are original. It has a wonderful verdigris patina enhanced by exposure to a Northern California seaside environment.

Top of chain to the bottom of the wind-catcher 6”
The bell is 1.25” wide less