'Whimsy' sculpture

Maker
Darryl Frost
Production date
1996
Description
Entitled "I Am Back". 'Whimsy', decorative art piece. Clay and bronze. Clay asymmetrical triange, side faces etched with deep, flowing lettering moving from bottom to top at 75 degrees. Top face has three triangular notches cut in the back, moving down the full length of the clay. On face created by right notch is etched RR. Side faces coloured with mottled green brown glossed glaze, moving back to matt burgandy/brown. Top face coloured with gloss blue/green, as is notched area at back. Underside has scooped centre. Three bronze legs protrude from the base. Also in triangular form, tapering to a sharp point at the foot. Legs characterised by notches which protrude from the front and run the length of the leg. Interior of scooped centre has label.
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Production role
Artist
Provenance details
Purchased at "Canta Clay New Zealand Society of Potters National Exhibition 1996" held at the Canterbury Museum.
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 190 x 115 x 255mm
Current rights
Current rights code
Other Id
C1997.6
235/97
N/R
Catalogue number
C1997.6
Accession number
1997.235.5
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: Darryl Frost No 48 $350; Type of mark: Label; Notes: Taped label

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