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Brass Lion Sculpture Attributed to Sergio Bustamante Mexico, 1970
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€1,670.36
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About the Item
Large Copper and Brass Lion Sculpture
Attributed to Sergio Bustamante
Mexico, circa late 1970s–early 1980s
23" W × 9" D × 13" H
This striking sculptural lion, executed in hand-hammered copper and brass with inset enamel eyes, is a powerful example of the expressive metalwork associated with the mature period of Sergio Bustamante. Depicted in a recumbent, alert pose, the lion conveys a sense of calm authority—at once watchful and introspective—reflecting Bustamante’s distinctive approach to animal symbolism.
The sculpture is constructed from individually formed and joined metal panels, with visible seams articulating the musculature, mane, and facial structure. These lines are not merely structural but serve as a graphic device, emphasizing volume and rhythm across the surface. The warm, reddish copper of the mane and face contrasts intentionally with the golden brass body, a material dialogue Bustamante frequently employed to differentiate expressive and structural zones within a single form. The softly planished surfaces retain their natural patina, producing subtle variations in tone and light that animate the figure.
Inset enamel eyes lend the lion a quietly uncanny presence—an element often found in Bustamante’s animal sculptures and one that heightens their psychological depth. Rather than presenting a heraldic or aggressive beast, this work embodies guardianship and contained strength, aligning with the artist’s broader interest in animals as emotive, almost humanized figures.
Although unsigned, the sculpture is consistent in material, construction, scale, and iconography with documented Bustamante metal works produced during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is therefore appropriately offered as attributed to Sergio Bustamante.
A compelling statement piece, suitable for placement on a low plinth, console, or hearth, this lion bridges sculpture and design, embodying the poetic, handcrafted spirit that has made Bustamante’s work enduringly collectible.
- Attributed to:Sergio Bustamante (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T36541stDibs: LU2592348181542
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