Collection of the artist Thence by descent to the present owner
Catalogue Essay
Constructed of hollow textured bronze, the Bertoia family affectionately referred to the present lot as the "Bongos" given its tubular form and resemblance to drums. A drawing listed in the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné shows that this sculpture was a prototype for a much larger sculpture which may or may not have been completed.
1970s Patinated bronze. 6 1/4 x 14 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (15.9 x 36.2 x 18.4 cm) Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation.