Nick Bibby
Wren III
Bronze
18.5 x 13 x 13 cms / 7¼ x 5 x 5 inches
Edition 2 of 25
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Description
In this expressive bronze, Nick Bibby captures the wren’s character through a beautiful composition. Elevated on a slender, tapering support, the bird’s rounded body and uplifted tail create a sense of buoyancy and alert movement. Bibby pares back detail in favour of confident modelling, allowing the softly burnished surface and warm patina to suggest plumage rather than describe it. Light plays gently across the curves of the form, reinforcing the sculpture’s sense of vitality despite its stillness.
Provenance
Ex. 10126