Lot 431
Cordray Parker (American/Alabama, 1934-2007), "Giulis", 20th c., sculpture of bronze, iron and mixed media, on self-base, height 28 in., depth 11 in., width 10 in. Provenance: Purchased from the artist. Note: A Birmingham based sculptor, Parker studied in Florence and Vienna. Inspired by the architecture and ancient ruins of Europe, Parker developed an artistic approach best described by the artist himself, "I became fascinated by ruins and fragments...I suppose what I try to capture is the contemporary condition of ancient pieces." Often incorporating architectural and figural elements with steel support rods, Parker suggests the restoration scaffolding that has encompassed many ancient structures at one time or another. The effectiveness of this unusual technique is evident in the present lot, where the various, seemingly unrelated parts are joined into a cohesive unit by the surroundings of steel. Reference: Ruth Reuse. "The Fragmented Life". Limelight. pp. 5-8.
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