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Curt Chiarelli · 8th December 2007, 06:16 PM

Hi Brian:

To start with, I need some more information from you. What's its provenance (who purchased it when and from whom), what are its dimensions and weight and does it have any markings or stampings that may give us a clue to the maker's identity or the country it was created in?

These are good photos. From the patina of oxidation it could be up to 70 years old. The patina could have been elected or acquired through age.

The anthropomorphized subject is definitely of the Machine Age and the skill level of the artist is high, although not necessarily famous. A quirky, conveyor belt gargoyle that could rest atop Our Lady of the Immaculate Piston Shaft.

The first artist whose name fits this profile is Boris Artzybasheff who was a well-known illustrator who specialized in creating images of anthropomophized machines. To the best of my knowledge he never dabbled in sculpture and therein lies the rub. (However, this does not exclude the possibility that it was created by him either.)

Well, there's a start for you, but by no means a solid one. Send me more information when you can as I love puzzles and mysteries! Watson, the games afoot!

8th December 2007, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Curt Chiarelli Yog-Sothothery on the Fly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vatican City Posts: 858	Re: Can you identify this Sci fi Sculpture For me? Hi Brian: To start with, I need some more information from you. What's its provenance (who purchased it when and from whom), what are its dimensions and weight and does it have any markings or stampings that may give us a clue to the maker's identity or the country it was created in? These are good photos. From the patina of oxidation it could be up to 70 years old. The patina could have been elected or acquired through age. The anthropomorphized subject is definitely of the Machine Age and the skill level of the artist is high, although not necessarily famous. A quirky, conveyor belt gargoyle that could rest atop Our Lady of the Immaculate Piston Shaft. The first artist whose name fits this profile is Boris Artzybasheff who was a well-known illustrator who specialized in creating images of anthropomophized machines. To the best of my knowledge he never dabbled in sculpture and therein lies the rub. (However, this does not exclude the possibility that it was created by him either.) Well, there's a start for you, but by no means a solid one. Send me more information when you can as I love puzzles and mysteries! Watson, the games afoot!