Lot 87: William Hodd (Bill) McElcheran 1927 - 1999

William Hodd (Bill) McElcheran 1927 - 1999 Canadian bronze sculpture Passers By "21 x 13 x 7 inches 53.3 x 33 x 17.8 centimeters on verso editioned 1/4 on the Roberts Gallery label Provenance:Roberts Gallery, Toronto Private Collection, Ontario William McElcheran is well known for his humorous and sympathetic portrayal of the iconic inhabitants of the world of commerce, usually shown bustling ahead through their environs with their conformist dress code of suit, hat and briefcase. In this poignant sculpture, McElcheran's businessman casts a sidelong look at the blithe young woman floating by him, momentarily distracted by her beauty. The date is circa 1967, a time of great social change and contrast between the generations, adding another layer of meaning to this work. "