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Philip McCracken ''Satyrid'' (Butterfly) 1974 Cedar
Estimate:
$3,000 - $6,000
Sold
$3,000
Live Auction
Northwest Modernism and Fine Arts! (Before the Seattle ART FAIR)
Description
Philip McCracken (1928-2021 Washington) ''Satyrid'' (Butterfly) 1974 Polychromed Cedar Sculpture 12.5''x12.5''. Museum quality cedar carving of butterfly perched on flower. Phillip was an understudy of famed British sculptor Henry Moore. Signed and dated on underside. A few minor areas of surface scratching on verso base. Overall excellent condition. Published in the 1980 book on the artist on page 29.