Description
Minimalist style geometric welded steel sculpture by Philadelphia based artist David Tothero. This piece has a mixture of strong geometric shapes and is signed with welded artist signature DT in lower corner. It's 24 inches high and is suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
About the artist:
David was born and raised in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from the York Academy of Art, a school based on the principals of the Bauhaus, he moved to Philadelphia and began a career in graphic design. A sculptor friend taught David how to weld and let him use his studio and tools in exchange for taking care of his property while he was away traveling. That was the start of working in steel, creating large welded sculptures, and the beginning of a new creative direction. David sees a direct connection in his metal sculptures to the transformation of letter forms and shapes used in the graphic design process. To quote the innovative and influential sculptor David Smith - "sometimes when I start a sculpture, I begin with only a realized part, the rest is travel to be unfolded, much in the order of a dream".
David has had his work exhibited at prestigious institutions like the Woodmere Art Museum, the Michener Museum, and the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts. Beyond exhibitions, his monumental sculptures have found permanent homes in public spaces such as Friends of Palumbo Park in Philadelphia and the Ironstone Sculpture Garden in Alloway, NJ.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. The steel has a beautiful patina.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Steel
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Country of Origin: United States
About the artist:
David was born and raised in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from the York Academy of Art, a school based on the principals of the Bauhaus, he moved to Philadelphia and began a career in graphic design. A sculptor friend taught David how to weld and let him use his studio and tools in exchange for taking care of his property while he was away traveling. That was the start of working in steel, creating large welded sculptures, and the beginning of a new creative direction. David sees a direct connection in his metal sculptures to the transformation of letter forms and shapes used in the graphic design process. To quote the innovative and influential sculptor David Smith - "sometimes when I start a sculpture, I begin with only a realized part, the rest is travel to be unfolded, much in the order of a dream".
David has had his work exhibited at prestigious institutions like the Woodmere Art Museum, the Michener Museum, and the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts. Beyond exhibitions, his monumental sculptures have found permanent homes in public spaces such as Friends of Palumbo Park in Philadelphia and the Ironstone Sculpture Garden in Alloway, NJ.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. The steel has a beautiful patina.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Steel
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Abstract
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition. The steel has a beautiful patina.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
24 x 26 x 15 in
Abstract Welded Steel "Assemblage Iv" Sculpture by David Tothero
Estimate $1,400-$2,340
Starting Price
$700
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Vintage Furniture & Fine Art
Sep 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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