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Peter Voulkos, Ribar, bronze sculpture

Auction Date: September 17, 2021

Estimate: Estimate: 8000 - 12000

Sold for: $9,600

Peter Voulkos, Ribar, bronze sculpture

Lot: 5181

(American 1924-2002)
Ribar
bronze,
7 x 12.75 x 11 inches,
signed on the base: Voulkos
This piece is a partial study for life size work in front of the Veterans Building in San Francisco
Notes: This bronze includes a letter from the artist discussing the work stating: Dear Hilliard Jeanette, I am happy to know that you are now the owners of Ribar. I am sure that it will have a beautiful and fullfilled existence in your fine home. If I may, I would like to pay it an occasional visit just to recall our old friendship. We can all have a toast (signed in blue ink) Peter Voulkos. This letter is written on UC Berkeley Department of Art stationary and dated June 25, 1970.

Auction Date: September 17, 2021

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