Mario Dal Fabbro
Medium: Carved wood
Dimensions: 17.5 in high x 16 in wide x 10.5 in deep
Signed: Mario Dal Fabbro 1981
Marked: C.11
These markings appear in two separate locations on the underside of the sculpture.
One of the more figural of dal Fabbro's oeuvre, this sculpture conjures images of a bird perched on a branch, ready to take flight. In the artist's classic style, however, the carving of this piece reveals the undulating forms, varying densities, and shifting colors of his favorite medium.
