2nd Annual Minnesota Art and History
Wed, May 17, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 449
Michael Bigger "Maquette Form #4" Sculpture
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Michael Bigger (American, 1938-2011). Polychrome bronze and glass sculpture titled "Maquette Form #4," depicting a green-blue painted abstract form, 1988. Initialed and dated along the bottom edge of the glass.
Bigger's commissions are represented in collections across the United States and Canada. His sculptures have been shown in many galleries and museums including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Muse Gallery, San Antonio; Flanders Contemporary Art, Minneapolis and at Chicago's Navy Pier international Art Exposition.
Provenance: from the collection of an important Minnesota institution.
Height: 11 in x width: 14 1/2 in x depth: 8 in.
Bigger's commissions are represented in collections across the United States and Canada. His sculptures have been shown in many galleries and museums including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Muse Gallery, San Antonio; Flanders Contemporary Art, Minneapolis and at Chicago's Navy Pier international Art Exposition.
Provenance: from the collection of an important Minnesota institution.
Height: 11 in x width: 14 1/2 in x depth: 8 in.
Condition
There are no major losses, dents, cracks, or restorations. There are a few small chips along the lower edge of the glass, consistent with display and age. Light dust and dirt collected in the recessed areas of the work. Light wear along the underside with some signs of minor paint losses and rubbing, consistent with age and display.
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