Gold, Betty (American, California, born 1935), Mask of Silver II, 1979, aluminum sheet collage mounted on paper, 31.5 x 23 inches, signed dated and titled lower left, framed measuring 36 x 27 inches, Provenance: Sidney Feldman; The Estate of Earl Latterman (partner of Sidney Feldman at Tygart Steel); Sidney Feldman was a Carnegie Museum of Art board member and owner of Tygart Steel. Based in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Tygart Steel also had locations in Donora, Pennsylvania and the state of California, and was known for working with artists to develop large-scale metal sculpture for outdoor spaces. Feldman was an art collector and patron in his own right and sought out artists to make new monumental works of public sculpture in collaboration with Tygart Steel. The company donated materials and provided critical services such as fabrication, transportation, and installation at no cost to artists, removing financial and logistical barriers to creating these works at scale. At Feldman's direction, the company worked with Gold, Lila Katzen, Charles Ginnever, and Fletcher Benton to fabricate and install their sculptures at Hartwood. These four works were produced by Clifford Lacey in a welding and fabrication shop in Donora, Pennsylvania. Although it is unclear whether Lacey was a direct was a direct employee or outside contractor for Tygart Steel, the company engaged his fabrication services and connected him to the artists. Betty Gold collaborated Tygart Steel to produce multiple artworks for different sites around the United States. This aluminum collage was produced during the time Gold actively collaborated with Tygart.
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron maquette for Monumental Holistic, 1979. An elegant maquette created by American artist Betty Gold as a model for her monumental outdoor work at the Oakland Museum of Art in Oakland, California. Gold has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this maquette, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also intentionally left the piece in its raw state to oxidize to a rich patina. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 5.5" L x 7.75" W x 11.8" H (14 cm x 19.7 cm x 30 cm) The monumental version created for the Oakland Museum of Art is published on page 39 of the catalogue entitled, "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" which accompanies this piece, along with a copy of the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." A wonderful piece by Betty Gold, inspired by geometric models rooted in the linear geometry of rotational movement as well as paper folding. Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168269
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron maquette for Phoenix Museum of Art outdoor sculpture, 1979. An iron maquette by American artist Betty Gold for a monumental outdoor welded steel sculpture located at the Phoenix Museum of Art, Phoenix, Arizona. Gold has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this maquette, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also intentionally left the piece in its raw state to oxidize to a rich patina. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 8.75" L x 19.25" W x 13.875" H (22.2 cm x 48.9 cm x 35.2 cm) The monumental outdoor sculpture for which this maquette served as a model is published on p. 37 in the catalogue entitled, "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" (a copy of which is included in this lot) as well as p. 62 of "Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma," 2005. Note, the final monument was modified slightly from the maquette. A copy of "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" will accompany this piece, along with a copy of the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." A wonderful piece by Betty Gold, inspired by geometric models rooted in the linear geometry of rotational movement as well as paper folding. Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168268
Wave; painted steel; impressed monogram; in two pieces; Provenance: Chuck Fries, Godfather of the Television Movie, and Ava Fries Estate, Beverly Hills; 40 inches wide; 12 1/2 inches high
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron artist's proof, inscribed "A.P. B.G" (Artist's Proof / Betty Gold) at base of one side, ca. 1980. A special work by American artist Betty Gold who has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this sculpture, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also worked the surfaces to create a fine, smooth finish. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 4.75" L x 12.25" W x 8.625" H (12.1 cm x 31.1 cm x 21.9 cm) This piece is also accompanied by a catalogue entitled, "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" as well as a copy of the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168270
1980; silkscreen; signed, titled, and numbered 23/50 to lower margin; Condition: slight toning to paper; matted and framed under acrylic; Provenance: The Estate of Charles Fries and Ava Ostern Fries, Los Angeles; 23 1/3 x 14 1/2 inches sight; 29 x 20 1/2 inches frame
lithograph in colors; pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 65/75; inscribed "To Eva, 'Happy 9.9.99' Your friend, Betty"; Condition: a crease to top edge; handling marks to sheet; framed floating under acrylic; Provenance: The Estate of Charles Fries and Ava Ostern Fries, Los Angeles; 26 x 20 inches; 28 1/2 x 23 inches frame
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron maquette for Monumental Holistic, 1979. An elegant maquette created by American artist Betty Gold as a model for her monumental outdoor work at the Oakland Museum of Art in Oakland, California. Gold has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this maquette, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also intentionally left the piece in its raw state to oxidize to a rich patina. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 5.5" L x 7.75" W x 11.8" H (14 cm x 19.7 cm x 30 cm) The monumental version created for the Oakland Museum of Art is published on page 39 of the catalogue entitled, "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" which accompanies this piece, along with a copy of the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." A wonderful piece by Betty Gold, inspired by geometric models rooted in the linear geometry of rotational movement as well as paper folding. Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage replace this #168269
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron maquette for Phoenix Museum of Art outdoor sculpture, 1979. An iron maquette by American artist Betty Gold for a monumental outdoor welded steel sculpture located at the Phoenix Museum of Art, Phoenix, Arizona. Gold has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this maquette, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also intentionally left the piece in its raw state to oxidize to a rich patina. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 8.75" L x 19.25" W x 13.875" H (22.2 cm x 48.9 cm x 35.2 cm) The monumental outdoor sculpture for which this maquette served as a model is published on p. 37 in the catalogue entitled, "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" (a copy of which is included in this lot) as well as p. 62 of "Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma," 2005. Note, the final monument was modified slightly from the maquette. A copy of "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" will accompany this piece, along with a copy of the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." A wonderful piece by Betty Gold, inspired by geometric models rooted in the linear geometry of rotational movement as well as paper folding. Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168268
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron artist's proof, inscribed "A.P. B.G" (Artist's Proof / Betty Gold) at base of one side, ca. 1980. A special work by American artist Betty Gold who has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this sculpture, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also worked the surfaces to create a fine, smooth finish. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 4.75" L x 12.25" W x 8.625" H (12.1 cm x 31.1 cm x 21.9 cm) This piece is also accompanied by a catalogue entitled, "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" as well as a copy of the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168270
Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). Iron maquette for Holistic Image VIII, 1980. A Betty Gold maquette for her monumental sculpture "Holistic Image VIII" which was originally owned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art and is currently located in front of the Danville, Indiana Town Hall. Gold has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces and maquettes like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. In this maquette, Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also intentionally left the piece in its raw state to oxidize to a rich patina. What's more, the warm russet hues conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 16" L x 16.25" W x 15.875" H (40.6 cm x 41.3 cm x 40.3 cm) The outdoor sculpture entitled "Holistic Image VIII" modeled upon this maquette is a monumental steel geometric abstract public artwork that also consists of a triangle bisected by a pentagon form with a C-shaped negative cutout on the right proper side, and a pronounced curvilinear C-form intersecting the left proper front face. First owned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art and currently gracing the Town Hall of Danville, Indiana, it stands 16 feet tall and 16 feet wide. Of course, this maquette is a much more manageable scale. Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." The monumental version of this piece was published in "Betty Gold Retrospectiva." Casal Solleric, Ajuntament de Palma, Spain (2005) p. 20 in addition to "Betty Gold: Permanent Installations Monumental Sculpture" p. 18. A copy of the latter catalogue as well as the artist's impressively extensive resume which opens with a few quotes from the artist. Here is a statement in which Betty Gold discusses her maquettes, "Based on a flat rectangular structure, I deconstruct the whole and reassemble the pieces into one. From a basic set of shapes a small number of models, or maquettes, are constructed in steel. The maquettes provide a visual and architectural reference for what can then be scaled to monumental dimensions." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Soller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Mon. Soller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: Private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #168267
Gold Medal Flour wooden recipe box with brand printed recipes and handwritten recipes. Exterior lid has label still affixed that reads "Gold Medal Flour Home Service Recipes" and interior has a large sticker affixed to the interior of the lid. Made by General Mills, circa 1920's.
1006Betty Gold (American, b. 1935). "Holistic 72" bronze, 1980. 1/1 (a unique piece, not a maquette). Artist's signature at corner of one end. A cast bronze work entitled "Holistic 72" by American artist Betty Gold. Gold has been creating such abstract sculptures inspired by geometry, space, order, and form since the 1970's - with her oeuvre ranging from tabletop pieces like this example to monumental installations throughout the world. "Holistic 72" is made of solid bronze. Gold not only masterfully envisioned and modeled the form in space, she also worked the surfaces in a painterly manner with mesmerizing gestures and textures. What's more, the warm golden hues of the bronze conjure classical references, despite the fact that the form is cutting edge modern. An outstanding work by a prestigious sculptor who has works in more than 75 permanent collections and has exhibited in more than 130 solo and group exhibitions. Size: 6.75" L x 8.125" W x 8.7" H (17.1 cm x 20.6 cm x 22.1 cm) Betty Gold studied at the Octavio Medellin Sculpting School in Austin, Texas (1959-1964) and the Texas Trade Welding School in Dallas, Texas (1966-1970). Born in Austin, Texas, Ms. Gold has lived in Mexico City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Aspen, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Venice, California, and currently has a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has received many honors including: Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia (2014); XAM's Artist of the Year in Mallorca, Spain (2014) - Betty was the second woman to receive this award; numerous government commissions including Presidential Garden, Bratislava, Slovakia, Gift of the U.S. Embassy, Monumental Sculpture, "Tiron IV" (2002); Universiada '99, Ajuntament de Palma de Mallorca, Spain, "Tiron 1" (1999); Ronald Reagan State Judiciary Courthouse, Los Angeles, California, Monumental Fountain, "Redwood Moonrise" (1989); and International Olympic Workshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Olympic Village, Seoul, South Korea, "Kaikoo Series" (1987); Ms. Gold has been granted countless Artist in Residencies and given dozens of lectures throughout the world; and her works are in many elite institutions including Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia Madrid, Spain; Austin Art Museum Austin, TX; Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Villas Buenaventura Sculpture Garden San Juan, Cosala, Mexico; Milwaukee Museum Milwaukee, WI; National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul, South Korea; Oakland Museum of California Oakland, CA; Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ; New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA; Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN; Orange County Museum of Art Newport Beach, CA; Archer M. Huntington Gallery - University of Texas Austin, TX; Georgia Museum of Art University of Georgia Athens, GA; Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham, AL; The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Albuquerque, NM; Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, TX; California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA; just to name a few. In 2016, an independent, full length feature film entitled "A Year with Betty Gold" - directed and produced by Professor J. McMerty of Elon University - provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Gold's body of work. The film was a 2016 Academy Award Nominee. In the film there is a wonderful moment when Gold describes her process, "My whole life is about order, form, and shape, and geometry. The sculptures come from one rectangle of steel, because that's how you sell steel. That's how you buy it, by the rectangles. .. Whenever I get to playing about making models, I have an idea, and then it's like making sisters of that one shape. You know, you can take that shape and then say, oh, I think I'll turn that wrong side out and make something else. I make about 50, and I throw them all away but maybe about 7 or 8 that I really like, and I cull down, and then that is a series." ("A Year with Betty Gold, 2016 - a film) Betty Gold's Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper. I create a flat, rectangular structure, deconstruct the parts and reassemble them into the whole, then create a set of drawings and geometric models based on the linear geometry of rotating movement." "From a basic set of shapes, I design several different models - or maquettes then build them in steel and choose which piece integrates best into the commissioned landscape. The maquette also provides the visual and architectural reference needed to scale the work to its monumental dimensions. I still continue to personally oversee construction and site preparation for each of my installations to ensure the rigid-quality standards Ive upheld throughout my 45-year career as a professional artist." "My continuing goal is to create art that brings a sense of joy and imaginative flight to those who engage with it, and that will endure long into the future. I also hope to motivate, represent, and inspire more women sculptors to assert themselves into the competitive art market, where theyve yet to become dominant members." Media and Catalogues about Betty Gold: "A Year With Betty Gold". Full length Independent Feature film. Produced and Directed by Professor J. McMerty, Elon, NC, 2016; Block, Dick and Henry Breitrose. The Remarkable Journey of Betty Gold. Book and DVD. Los Angeles, CA: Block Communications Group, 2006; Betty Gold: Selected Sculptures 1970 2004. DVD. Block Communications Group, Los Angeles, CA, 2004; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Velas de Mar. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain: Museu Can Prunera, 2010; Serra, Pere A. Betty Gold: Mirades del Món. Sóller, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Estacio del Ferrocarril de Soller; Pomar, Jaume, and Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Retrospectiva. Casal Solleric. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Ajuntament De Palma, 2005; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Acero. Santa Barbara, CA: Sullivan Goss--An American Gallery, 2004; Betty Gold. Nara, Japan: Nishida Gallery, 1989; Betty Gold. Seoul, South Korea: Walker Hill Art Center, 1987; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: The Kaikoo Series. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1985; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold: Venice. Venice, CA: Betty Gold Studio, 1984; Betty Gold: Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Baum-Silverman Gallery, 1981; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images. Santa Ana, CA: Bowers Museum, 1977. Forward by Suzie Pettit. Essay by Reilly P. Rhodes, Director; Gold, Betty. Betty Gold, Holistic Images: Palm Springs Desert Museum. February 26 through April 26, 1981. Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs, CA: 1977. Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167933
Betty Gold (American, b.1935) A series of ten Betty Gold silkscreens silkscreens in color on wove paper A collection of ten bold, vibrant, and interlocking geometric images by this Texas born "California" artist. All prints are in editions of only 75 and are numbered, titled, and signed by the artist along lower edge.
Gold, Betty (American/California, born 1935), Untitled Sculpture Maquette for Hartwood Acres Monumental Sculpture, circa 1980, coated steel, 20 x 12 x 14 inches, Provenance: Sidney Feldman; The Estate of Bernard Latterman; Sidney Feldman was a Carnegie Museum of Art board member and owner of Tygart Steel. Based in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Tygart Steel also had locations in Donora, Pennsylvania and the state of California, and was known for working with artists to develop large-scale metal sculpture for outdoor spaces. Feldman was an art collector and patron in his own right and sought out artists to make new monumental works of public sculpture in collaboration with Tygart Steel. The company donated materials and provided critical services such as fabrication, transportation, and installation at no cost to artists, removing financial and logistical barriers to creating these works at scale. At Feldman’s direction, the company worked with Gold, Katzen, Ginnever, and Benton to fabricate and install their sculptures at Hartwood. These four works were produced by Clifford Lacey in a welding and fabrication shop in Donora, Pennsylvania. Although it is unclear whether Lacey was a direct employee or outside contractor for Tygart Steel, the company engaged his fabrication services and connected him to the artists. Working from the artists’ detailed drawings and cardboard models, Lacey created maquettes, scaled at one inch to one foot, to test the strength and stability of each sculpture prior to full scale production. Sculptures fabricated in Lacey’s shop were then transported to Hartwood Acres and installed at Tygart Steel’s expense. Betty Gold collaborated with Lacey and Tygart Steel to produce multiple artworks for different sites around the United States. According to Lacey, Gold was one of his favorite artists. Her Monumental Holistic Image IV of 1980, one of the first sculptures visible upon entry to Hartwood Acres, was fabricated by Lacey out of welded steel and painted a bright yellow as per the artist’s direction. The 7.5 ton sculpture consists of a rectangle that has been cut apart and recombined. Gold followed a similar process for all of her monumental sculptures, first cutting and assembling a model of the structure in paper and cardboard. The model would then be used as a guide for the fabrication of the work out of metal at a monumental scale. with a custom form sculpture pedestal of steel and wood possibly designed by Orin Raphael, pedestal 24 inches tall.
Gold, Betty (American, California, born 1935), Untitled Blue Sculpture Maquette for Hartwood Acres Monumental Sculpture, circa 1980, coated steel, 20 x 14 x 17 inches, Provenance: Sidney Feldman; The Estate of Bernard Latterman; Sidney Feldman was a Carnegie Museum of Art board member and owner of Tygart Steel. Based in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Tygart Steel also had locations in Donora, Pennsylvania and the state of California, and was known for working with artists to develop large-scale metal sculpture for outdoor spaces. Feldman was an art collector and patron in his own right and sought out artists to make new monumental works of public sculpture in collaboration with Tygart Steel. The company donated materials and provided critical services such as fabrication, transportation, and installation at no cost to artists, removing financial and logistical barriers to creating these works at scale. At Feldman’s direction, the company worked with Gold, Katzen, Ginnever, and Benton to fabricate and install their sculptures at Hartwood. These four works were produced by Clifford Lacey in a welding and fabrication shop in Donora, Pennsylvania. Although it is unclear whether Lacey was a direct employee or outside contractor for Tygart Steel, the company engaged his fabrication services and connected him to the artists. Working from the artists’ detailed drawings and cardboard models, Lacey created maquettes, scaled at one inch to one foot, to test the strength and stability of each sculpture prior to full scale production. Sculptures fabricated in Lacey’s shop were then transported to Hartwood Acres and installed at Tygart Steel’s expense. Betty Gold collaborated with Lacey and Tygart Steel to produce multiple artworks for different sites around the United States. According to Lacey, Gold was one of his favorite artists. Her Monumental Holistic Image IV of 1980, one of the first sculptures visible upon entry to Hartwood Acres, was fabricated by Lacey out of welded steel and painted a bright yellow as per the artist’s direction. The 7.5 ton sculpture consists of a rectangle that has been cut apart and recombined. Gold followed a similar process for all of her monumental sculptures, first cutting and assembling a model of the structure in paper and cardboard. The model would then be used as a guide for the fabrication of the work out of metal at a monumental scale. with a custom form sculpture pedestal of steel and wood possibly designed by Orin Raphael, pedestal 24 inches tall.
Betty Gold (American, born 1935) Untitled gold leaf and wood construction signed Betty Gold and numbered 4/15 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 8in (36.8 x 29.2 x 20.4cm) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Pat and Jerry Epstein residences decorated by James Lumsden.
Betty Gold (b. 1935 California) Triangle deconstruction (four works) Acrylic on Arches paper under Plexiglas Each: Signed lower right: Betty Gold Sheet of each: 22.5" H x 15" W Notes: Venice, California-based Betty Gold was born in Austin, Texas, in 1935. A former Miss Texas, Gold is most prized for her sculptures of steel plates coated in bright colors. Gold has long trod her own path in both life and art, pursuing a career in the male-dominated field of large-scale sculpture, and thriving. 'My inspiration comes from many directions, experiences, and channels, but my work always begins with the simple act of folding paper' (Betty Gold). This humble beginning is particularly evident in the two works included in this auction. The sharp folds and steep angles evoke the folds of paper on which the form was based. The primary colors of yellow and red command attention and create an irresistible blend of form and finish.
geometric images, pencil signed, titled "X" and "III" and numbered "34/75" and "47/75" along bottom, matted and framed under glass. SS 21.5 x 11.25; 30.25 x 19.75 in.
Holistic Image, 1978 The complete set, comprising 10 screenprints in colors on wove paper, each signed and numbered 5/50, including title page, with full margins, not framed. (10) each sheet 20 x 26in
