This welded brass and steel fish-and-reef sculpture is a one-of-a-kind statement piece of American studio art. It adds texture and a Brutalist edge to an interior without being too serious.

Acquired from a private estate in Topeka, Kansas, this sculpture is signed by Cappy Burnett. Research suggests the artist was a welder for Burlington Northern & Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad - a background clearly reflected in the sophisticated torch-cut techniques and masterful metal manipulation. This 'industrial-to-art' transition gives the piece a raw, authentic Outsider Art pedigree that distinguishes it from mass-market mid-century reproductions.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The sculpture is in good condition and is snuggly secured to the stone base with a screw. There is some rust on the steel portions, consistent with aging. There does not appear to be any damage or alteration that would have occurred since the sculpture was made.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze, Limestone, Steel

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Animals, Seascape

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The sculpture is in good condition and is snuggly secured to the stone base with a screw. There is some rust on the steel portions, consistent with aging. There does not appear to be any damage or alteration that would have occurred since the sculpture was made.