19. Wise Guy (II)

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Title: Wise Guy (II)
Date: None
Subject: Stylized crow
Measurements: 6 ¾”W x 6 13/16”D x 7 1/16”H
Materials and Techniques: Cast bronze with applied patina shoe last
Description: A stylized crow sits with toes pointed upward, legs splayed in a ninety-degree angle, looking over his left leg. His beak is slightly open, exposing his tongue as he grins or laughs. Small circular pieces of metal represent eyes.
Signed: “N.S.G 1/9″
Note: Exhibited at Camden Art Centre in 1980 in a Lucite case. Signature notes that 9 editions of this piece exist. In this particular applied patina, only one piece has been seen. Including this piece with the other chrome-plated editions, five editions of “Wise Guy” have been seen.