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Dave Stevenson
Fugue - Fluid, Graceful Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base

2023

$22,000
£16,622.23
€19,058.13
CA$30,703.53
A$33,407.77
CHF 17,689
MX$401,918.35
NOK 224,610.94
SEK 205,503.28
DKK 142,390.78

About the Item

"Fugue" is an elegant, elongated figure forged from fluidity itself. Its bronze surface shimmers with warm, earthen hues, catching light along every curve as though the piece is breathing. Ribbon-like forms twist upward in a continuous, organic ascent, evoking the sensation of motion captured at its most ephemeral moment. The composition feels both grounded and weightless. At the base, a slender stem anchors the work, from which smooth, sinuous shapes unfurl and diverge, looping and folding back into themselves. These forms resemble petals, wings, or fleeting silhouettes—suggestions rather than declarations—inviting the viewer to interpret the dance of shapes freely. There is a tension between delicacy and strength. The bronze, inherently solid and enduring, has been coaxed into lines so soft and fluid they appear almost liquid. Its surface bears subtle patinas: deep russet, muted gold, hints of verdigris. These variations give the sculpture a sense of age and natural evolution, as if it has weathered seasons of light and shadow. Overall, the piece conveys a spirit of ascent—growth, emergence, transformation. It feels like a visual metaphor for music, movement, or the intangible pulse of life. It stands not simply as an object but as a moment suspended, an invitation to follow its upward flow and lose oneself in its quiet, dynamic grace. Dave Stevenson Fugue bronze 36.50h x 12w x 12d in 92.71h x 30.48w x 30.48d cm 2/5 DAS002
  • Creator:
    Dave Stevenson (1966, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DAS0021stDibs: LU554317383102

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