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Sculptor William Conrad Severson 1970s Lead Crow Sculpture Granite Bird Bath

$3,500
£2,669.69
€3,046.63
CA$4,921.92
A$5,401.92
CHF 2,838.79
MX$64,281.77
NOK 36,288.16
SEK 33,160.19
DKK 22,761.38

About the Item

Unique one of a kind, artist William Conrad Severson lead crow sculpture and granite garden bird bath fountain. Commission by local art collectors for their home garden in the latter 1970s. Water trough is 9.63" dia x 5" d , bird is 12" x 7" x 4.5" The Eames used the Crow motif in their house, for furniture ads and brochures. A crow is a bird of the genus Corvus, or more broadly, a synonym for all of Corvus. The word "crow" is used as part of the common name of many species. Severson was born in Madison Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madsion. Internationally known, he began his career in the late 1950's as a sculptor of corporate, institutional, liturgical private commissions. His sculptures can be seen in 28 states in Saudi Arabia, Singapore Moscow. He was a co-founder former president of the St. Louis Sculptors Gallery the first artist-in-residence at the Missouri Council of the Arts program. Many of his works - which were done in stainless steel, copper, bronze, lead, concrete, wood and stone. One of his last major sculptures, the Millennium Spire, is located in Belleville, Illinois.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition, patina to Crow.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820240297062

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