Monumental patinated bronze figural sculpture, "To Know Joy," signed in cast J. R. Eason (Janet Rae Fielding Eason, American, 20th c.), depicting a cross-cultural or Native American woman, numbered 2/ 8, dated 2006, cast by the Parks Bronze Foundry, accompanied by certificate of authenticity, book of poetry written by the artist and other documents, approx 78"h, 85"w, 28"d **Note: Ramona Hancock, The Signature Gallery, Scottsdale, relayed these details from Jan Eason and her son Casey Eason: The "monumental" version of "To Know Joy" had an edition size of 6. The last casting sold for $53,000. Year not recorded. Compared to details given by Tom Fuchs at Parks Bronze foundry, edition size translates to 1 AP and 6 castings with one still uncast. Jan Eason clarified the woman depicted is multi-cultural and her pose and expression are intended to relate the universal feeling of pure joy and that she made the bronze to emphasize the importance of feeling and expressing joy for everyone.** Start Price: $5,000.00

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