Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Star of Sounds / B-2369' brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia Studios in Pennsylvania and comprised of 12 heavy brass tops silvered to beryllium-copper rods silvered to a bronze base plate. This “Sonambient” groupings of rods strike together and chime when touched by hand or by the wind.
"B-2369" etched in the sculpture base by the artist. Retains its original custom fabricated wood box.
Price per item.
Born in 1949, Val Bertoia worked for decades alongside his legendary father Harry. Val was so inspired by Harry’s inventive sounding sculptures, that he kept the Studio going for 4 decades. Numbering each artwork that was made in the Studio, since 6th of November 1978.
Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Star of Sounds / B-2369' Brass Sculpture
Additional Details
CREATOR: Harry Bertoia (In the Style Of), Val Bertoia (Maker)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 50 in. (127 cm), Width: 11 in. (27.94 cm), Depth: 11 in. (27.94 cm)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Brass,Copper,Silver
PLACE OF ORIGIN: United StateS
PERIOD: 1950-1959
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 2020
CONDITION: Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.
