Small Bear
"Chrome Bear II" by Michael MacTavish
- Item Number
- 128
- Leading Bid
- 526 USD
- Number of Bids
- 6 - Bid History
Item Description
This is not "Bearly There" but is a recreation by the original artist. The bear will be at the live auction tomorrow night. The bear will need a second coating of "chrome" in a week's time.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Michael MacTavish spent his first ten years in the small midwestern town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he developed a strong affinity for rural life. This period has influenced Michael's painting throughout his career. After undergraduate study Michael exhibited regularly including a solo exhibit at The Minneapolis Institute of Art and was awarded a Jerome Foundation grant. Since 2002 Michael has painted full time in New England and the Southwest, having a studio and home in both regions. Michael is currently represented by the Arts Unlimited Gallery, Nashawannuck Gallery and is a frequent participant in Cottage Street Studios Open Studios in June and December.
www.michaelmactavish.com, www.cottagestreetstudios.com, www.arts-unlimited.com, www.nashawannuckgallery.com
ABOUT THE BEAR: These are Michael's notes about the first bear "Bearly There" (a.k.a. Chrome Bear)
"When I first looked at the stylization of the bear form, it appeared liquid or molten to me. This gave me the idea to give it a metallic surface that will be highly reflective so that the form will be bearly there." - Michael MacTavish
Item Special Note
This bear is a small bear. The measurements are as follows:
Height: 26" tall.
Width: circumference - approximately 58" around at the widest point at the base of the bear. Footprint, 17" wide and 19" deep.
Weight: This bear weighs approximately 20 lbs.
Other useful information: The bear will come with the log that it was displayed on in the exhibit, and will include the plaque on the log.
The bear is coated with a UV protective clear coat so that the paint will not fade with exposure to the sun.
Donated By:
Law Offices of Alfred P. Chamberland, Richard Abbott, CPA, Dynasty Gourmet, College Highway Variety
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