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Nano Lopez (Colombian, b. 1955). "Catfish Lily" bronze, May 2008. Edition 154 of 260. Signed, numbered, and dated on cat's rear end. A limited edition bronze sculpture titled "Catfish Lily" by Nano Lopez, created via a unique process that combines both traditional and innovative techniques. Beginning with a sketch followed by a clay model, Lopez then cast this endearing feline via the traditional lost wax process which originated in ancient Greece and Rome. In the artist's words, "The transformation from clay to bronze has always been magical to me." Once the bronze was cast, Lopez added countless details via metal chasing, applied patinas to imbue the work with vibrant colors, and finally applied several coats of UV protective lacquer to both enhance and preserve the patina. As always, Lopez has created a sculpture that is not only a work of fine art but also tons of fun! The following is Lopez's playful narrative for this fabulous feline, "Catfish Lily loves country fairs. She enjoys chasing roller coasters and fast rides. Here she is chasing a fish wheel, but the fish are faster than Lily. Even if caught, she wouldn't eat them because she believes in the catch and release program." One of Lopez's most appealing sold out designs, replete with impressive artistry and technique. Size: 31.5" L x 11" W x 19" H (80 cm x 27.9 cm x 48.3 cm)

Nano Lopez's Process: "For Nano, the entire sculpting process begins with his initial conceptual sketches. He then creates a small working model in clay. Following that, he will then sculpt the piece actual size. In his artistic process, Nano integrates organic textures and human-made objects into his bronzes to create pieces of art that reflect the same depth and richness he sees in the world around him. The sculptures unique elements become part of the final piece in several ways. They may be embedded, applied to the surface, or even indented in the actual clay." (source: artist's website)

Please note, "Catfish Lily" is one of Nano Lopez's sold out designs. What's more, this "Catfish Lily" is of the coveted "large" size. Lopez creates his "Nanimals" in four sizes: micro, small, medium, and large. The large scale sculptures usually list for over $18,000 and rarely come up for auction!

Provenance: private Brooklyn, New York, USA collection

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Signed, numbered, and dated on cat's rear end. Overall excellent.