Huge 18\" Vintage MCM Brutalist Bird Sculpture Mixed Metal Studio Art Curlew For Sale

Available is an exceptional Mid-Century Modern Brutalist sculpture of a shorebird (likely a Curlew or Ibis), recently acquired from a long-term Northern California estate collection of 50 years. This is a substantial, gallery-sized statement piece, measuring approximately 18 inches tall and 15 inches wide.

The craftsmanship is far superior to standard mass-produced decor of the era. The bird’s body features a complex "puddled" weld technique that creates a beautiful, thick scaled texture. The wings are constructed from heavy, torch-cut mixed metals—brass and copper—with a deep, natural aged patina.

The sculpture is expertly balanced on a dramatic, gnarly natural wood root base (likely cypress or corkwood), providing a rugged contrast to the industrial metalwork.

Details:

• Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern / California Studio Art

• Dimensions: Approximately 18" H x 15" W

• Materials: Mixed Metals (Copper & Brass) on Natural Wood Base

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No breaks or repairs. The metal features an original, untouched patina.

• Origin: San Francisco Bay Area Estate Find

Item Specifics:

• Type: Sculpture

• Format: Statue

• Material: Mixed Metals, Wood

• Style: Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern

• Subject: Bird, Shorebird, Curlew

• Height: 18 inches

• Width: 15 inches

• Original/Reproduction: Original

• Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1979