Lot 1332: Mel Fowler (American, 1921-1987), two sculptures, consisting of "Happy Seal II", a Persian onyx sculpture, 1981, edition 1/1, signed "Mel 81", h. 7", w. 7"; and "Nesting Birds I", a Persian onyx sculpture mounted on a shaped mottled black marble

Mel Fowler (American, 1921-1987), two sculptures, consisting of "Happy Seal II", a Persian onyx sculpture, 1981, edition 1/1, signed "Mel 81", h. 7", w. 7"; and "Nesting Birds I", a Persian onyx sculpture mounted on a shaped mottled black marble swiveling base bearing brass title plaque, 1979, edition 1/1, signed "Mel 79", overall h. 6-1/2", w. 9". Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann. The first example accompanied by the original bill of sale from Mel Fowler dated May 1983, and the second example accompanied by the original bill of sale from Mel Fowler dated March 29, 1980.