James Bearden, Ocean totem

Description

James Bearden
Ocean totem

2025
bronze, plasma-carved steel with metallic polywash finish
85 h x 18 w x 19 d in (216 x 46 x 48 cm)

Provenance: The Artist

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

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Weight

250 lb

James Bearden, Ocean totem

Lot 0136

Estimate $3,000-$5,000Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Design

Apr 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

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