272: ELLIOT OFFNER (1931-2010) BRONZE SCULPTURE STUDY

Elliot Offner (1931-2010)
Study of a Great Blue Heron (1987)
The miniature study in brown patinated bronze is after a large installation on the campus of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts where the American sculptor, painter and printmaker Elliot Offner was professor of art. The base bears the cast inscription 'Smith College' on one side, the inscription of 'edition of 150' in the casting back side along with 'JM' in an oval, and the copyright signature '© offner' top of the base.
Measures 7 x 5.75 x 4 inches.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$600 - $800