Description
Max Neufeldt "Blue Bird Heart" Assemblage Collage, 1985
An original mixed-media relief by California artist Max Neufeldt, this 1985 "Blue Bird Heart" piece marries a hand-crafted bird figure on a perch with assorted found objects"”all mounted to a stained wooden heart. Neufeldt's signature blend of industrial remnants and warm materials evokes a poetic nostalgia, each element thoughtfully arranged to riff on themes of memory and craft. Signed "Neufeldt Santa Barbara" on the back.
Dimensions
12.50"³ high × 15.50"³ wide × 3.75"³ deep
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Original patina intact; minor surface wear consistent with age and handling.
About the Artist
Born in Sylvia, Kansas, and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, Max Neufeldt (1938–2025) earned his MFA at Pratt Institute before making his mark in Venice and Santa Barbara. Known for transforming everyday tools"”scissors, graters, keys"”into "quiet relics of a pre-digital age," he exhibited at venues such as the Pasadena Art Museum and was featured in leading California design publications.
Provenance
From the Estate of Max Neufeldt. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: very good, original condition
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 in.
Width: 15.5 in.
Depth: 3.75 in.
Category: Sculptural Wall Objects
Origin: United States
Materials: Wood
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An original mixed-media relief by California artist Max Neufeldt, this 1985 "Blue Bird Heart" piece marries a hand-crafted bird figure on a perch with assorted found objects"”all mounted to a stained wooden heart. Neufeldt's signature blend of industrial remnants and warm materials evokes a poetic nostalgia, each element thoughtfully arranged to riff on themes of memory and craft. Signed "Neufeldt Santa Barbara" on the back.
Dimensions
12.50"³ high × 15.50"³ wide × 3.75"³ deep
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Original patina intact; minor surface wear consistent with age and handling.
About the Artist
Born in Sylvia, Kansas, and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, Max Neufeldt (1938–2025) earned his MFA at Pratt Institute before making his mark in Venice and Santa Barbara. Known for transforming everyday tools"”scissors, graters, keys"”into "quiet relics of a pre-digital age," he exhibited at venues such as the Pasadena Art Museum and was featured in leading California design publications.
Provenance
From the Estate of Max Neufeldt. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: very good, original condition
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5 in.
Width: 15.5 in.
Depth: 3.75 in.
Category: Sculptural Wall Objects
Origin: United States
Materials: Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; very good, original condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Max Neufeldt Blue Bird Heart College 1985
Estimate $1,300-$2,700
Starting Price
$1,300
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