Abstract bronze sculpture titled "15 Minutes of Fame"; by local artist Herbert Simon.
Made in 1995. Measures 4 1/2"H x 10"W. A tabletop-scale bronze from the Herbert
Simon estate collection, with a title nodding to the artist's wry, pop-culture-aware
sensibility.

This striking, conceptually driven piece features a heavily modeled, expressionistic clenched human fist wearing a highly detailed wristwatch. The sculpture serves as a brilliant, tactile modernist commentary on Andy Warhol's famous Pop Art adage regarding fleeting cultural celebrity.

The hollow underside of the cast features deeply incised artist documentation directly in the bronze: "15 MINUTES OF FAME / H. SIMON / 1995 / 1/3 ED." As the very first casting from an incredibly small edition of only three pieces, this investment-grade sculpture is an elite find for fine art collectors, avant-garde interior designers, and corporate or residential gallery spaces.

About The Herbert Simon Studio Archive: This piece belongs to an exclusive, single-provenance acquisition sourced directly from the private estate and studio archive of celebrated American sculptor and university professor Herbert Simon (1927–2017). A student of abstract expressionist titans Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Philip Guston, Simon served as a professor at Wilkes University for over 20 years, where his work bridged the gap between the New York School and academic structuralism. His monumental public commissions are permanently installed at major regional landmarks, including the 'Facets' aluminum installation at Wilkes University, the 'Aloft' sculpture at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and civic plazas across Pennsylvania. Spanning over fifty years of creative evolution, this collection represents a rare opportunity to acquire investment-grade art with institutional provenance.


Specifications & details
- Artist: Herbert Simon (American, 20th Century)
- Title: 15 Minutes of Fame
- Date: Circa 1995 (Late 20th Century Modernism / Concept Art)
- Medium: Cast Bronze Sculpture with Rich Dark Patina
- Edition: 1/3 ED. (First casting of a strictly limited edition of three)
- Overall Dimensions: 4 1/2 inches High x 10 inches Wide


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This fine art bronze sculpture is in excellent, gallery-ready condition.
- Sculpture & Finish: The bronze retains its rich, original dark brown oil-rubbed patina with beautiful natural high and low points. There are no cracks, structural breaks, or repairs observed.
- Markings: All incised information on the inner wall remains completely crisp, legible, and unmarred. Please review all high-definition photos carefully as they serve as the ultimate description of the cosmetic condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This fine art bronze sculpture is in excellent, gallery-ready condition.
- Sculpture & Finish: The bronze retains its rich, original dark brown oil-rubbed patina with beautiful natural high and low points. There are no cracks, structural breaks, or repairs observed.
- Markings: All incised information on the inner wall remains completely crisp, legible, and unmarred. Please review all high-definition photos carefully as they serve as the ultimate description of the cosmetic condition.