109. Barbara Barrish (American, 20th Century)

Australopithecus. Bronze bust-length figure mounted upon a polished marble base 3" h., signed BARRISH and dated '89, one of an edition of three castings.
18" h., 12-1/2" deep, 13" d. (including base).

2,000/4,000     SOLD: $1,610.00

Barbara Barrish was an anthropologist who worked for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Her interest in the natural world led her to take up sculpture in her spare time, and she produced a number of carefully detailed animal figures in wax and clay, a few of which she had cast into bronze. The present work is typical of the high level of detail and personality she was able to achieve.

Condition: Excellent. Sharp, high quality cast.