“Designed to treat broken bones, the bandage is not just a medium but a metaphor. Segal’s plaster cast sculptures are literally shells of people…the strength of his work lies in the universal significance of human gesture and expression.” {via theartstory.org}
Provenance: Artist | Green Gallery, New York, New York | Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. The consignor recalls purchasing the work from the artist’s first show at Green Gallery, and it has remained in her collection since.
Designer/Artist; Manufacturer: George Segal (1924-2000)
Markings/Notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: American; plaster over armature, wood
Dimensions (H,W,D): 53″h, 34″w, 18″d