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"technology man" Life-Size Bronze Sculpture

$118,000
£90,037.22
€102,424.07
CA$165,710.20
A$181,349.90
CHF 95,827.50
MX$2,164,531.01
NOK 1,222,878.42
SEK 1,118,421.83
DKK 765,054.62

About the Item

A bronze sculpture by John Brevard depicts a man in a profound state of contemplation, standing as if in prayer. His focus is entirely on the cell phone he holds before him, symbolizing the modern world's devotion to technology. The figure's expression, a mix of reverence and obsession, suggests a deeper narrative about the digital age's impact on human spirituality and connection. The phone, subtly detailed to hint at an apple, serves as a modern 'forbidden fruit,' representing temptation and knowledge in the digital era. The sculpture captures the intricate relationship between humanity and technology, rendered in bronze to evoke a timeless quality amidst a contemporary theme. This piece is a contemporary expression on a midcentury masterwork. Inspired by A 1947 bronze sculpture by Alberto Giacometti. The pointing man became the most expensive sculpture ever when it sold for US$141.3 million on 11 May 2015. Giacometti made six casts of the work plus one artist's proof. Pointing Man is in the collections of New York's Museum of Modern Art, London's Tate Gallery, and the Des Moines Art Center. One of the others is also in a museum, and the rest are in foundation collections or owned privately.
  • Creator:
    John Brevard (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79.5 in (201.93 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Production Type:
    New Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Coral Gables, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1631239225462

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