DONALD EDWARD SHAW (American 1934-2016) TWO SCULPTURES, "Artifact," AND "Betatakin," 1984/1989, a welded and monochrome detailed cut steel sculpture in space shuttle form, engraved on integral steel base "SHAW 84," height: 10 3/4", on a custom built cypress base verso black felt pen inscribed "Shaw / CYPRESS BASE FOR / 'ARTIFACT' 1984," with base height: 14", width: 12 3/8", depth: 14"; together with a small two dimensional mixed media framed artwork of gray painted balsa wood and salvaged iridescent computer foil on taupe artist's paper, pencil inscribed title, signature, and date "BETATAKIN SHAW 89." 7 1/2" X 6" Provenance: Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.

Each sculpture in good condition with normal buildup and light surface rust on the steel sculpture. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."