Nureyev 1/3 Life-Size Bronze Sculpture 1998 30 in

Year1998

Foundry Signature w/ StampOn Base 

Condition Excellent 

Story / Additional InfoThe sculpture by Richard MacDonald depicts Rudolf Nureyev, one of the most charismatic ballet stars of the 20th century and an artist who was often called one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all times. This sculpture demonstrates an outstanding grace of male body in a dancer's posture. It shows the strong posture or the correct alignment of the body so that the bones and muscles can hold a dancer upright, against gravity, with the least amount of energy. Richard MacDonald is one of the most eminent and prolific figurative bronze sculptors of this era.1/3 life size (third-life-scale) Bronze edition of 90. Signed. Dimensions: H30” x W17” x D9”. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

LID168051

Richard MacDonald - United States

Art Brokerage: Richard MacDonald American Artist. Richard MacDonald will not allow Art Brokerage or his sellers to use his copyrighted images from books, brochures and advertising. He requests that seller's take their own photos. Richard MacDonald is a celebrated sculptor and a leading advocate of the neo-figurative movement in the arts. Known for his virtuosity in capturing impressions of live models while they are in motion, he depicts performers and dancers at the peak of their performance. According to author Tom Wolfe, MacDonald is "one of those rare artists who can feel the body in motion from the inside out." MacDonald's public monuments include The Flair, a 26-foot sculpture permanently installed at Atlanta's Georgia International Plaza for the 1996 Olympic Games, and Momentum, a 15-foot tall bronze celebrating 100 years of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Currently, he is creating The Grand Coda, a 16-foot monument for The Royal Ballet in London. MacDonald has dedicated his career to making a difference by creating passionate works of art that dramatically enrich the lives of others. Listings wanted. Macdonald will not allow us to use their stock photos.