2 Vtg Sculpture Maureen S. Riley Portrait N'dume Gorilla Bronze Wildlife 16" MI
$ 5950.00
Up for consideration is a vintage/contemporary Bronze Portrait Bust of
N'Dume the Gorilla by Michigan artist Maureen S. Riley along with original Model/Maquette in plaster. The bust stands about 16 inches in height is cast in bronze is titled "Portrait of N.Dume" and signed "M.Riley" for Maureen S. Riley (1963-2016) of Michigan. The buyer will recieve both the Bronze bust as well as the rare original study model done by the artist used in the casting process. Maureen had a Studio in Pinckney of which we were able to purchase the contents of the studio from sketches to studies..models maquettes as well as a multitude of painting and bronzes. This particular bronze is is in excellent condition with no visible repairs. It has screw holes in the bottom of which if one wants to add marble or a wood base one can or enjoy it as such .N'dume "En-doo-may" (born October 10, 1981) is a male western lowland gorilla born in captivity and has learned a number of signs adapted from the American Sign language and has been at the center of controversial lawsuit regarding custody between Cincinnati Zoo and the Gorilla Foundation. One can read through the life and history of N'dune throught Wikipedia... After 25 years of dedicated service dealing in Fine Art and others items of interest you can see for yourself that JohnnyCrystal is a name you can trust. As like all our items guaranteed authentic as purchased directly from the artist's estate studio in Pinckney. Signature confirmation required. If you have any questions or something to share please message me. Buyer pays shipping... Free local shipping and delivery.Biography: Maureen S. Riley recieved her MFA from Eastern University here in Michigan. She focused on Sculpture and Paintings...mostly of Wildlife. We purchased several works of art from the artist of which all will be available as the near future. If you have any questions or something to share please message me...Buyer pays shipping. Biography: as per askart Maureen Siobbhan Riley (20th century) was active/lived in United States. Maureen Riley is known for Realist bronze sculpture, shooting sports themes.Sculptor Maureen Siobhan Riley grew into the sporting life quite early, learning about gun dogs from her Granddad and about sculpture from his best friend, Walter Midener.The shooting sports - sporting clays, horses, scuba diving, archery and fishing have played a big part in her life from childhood to the present - these country pursuits being the stuff of which her art is made.Educated at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan, Riley chose sculpture as a medium in which to express her experiences and was soon exhibiting and selling her work at shooting events.Representational Bronze that focuses on a chance observation, a dynamic moment, these are the things that interest this sculptor. When creating a sculpture it is important to Maureen that she gets in front of her subject. Observation is key to creating that essence she strives for in her work.Warmest Regards,JohnnyJohnnyCrystal Est. 1987
N'Dume the Gorilla by Michigan artist Maureen S. Riley along with original Model/Maquette in plaster. The bust stands about 16 inches in height is cast in bronze is titled "Portrait of N.Dume" and signed "M.Riley" for Maureen S. Riley (1963-2016) of Michigan. The buyer will recieve both the Bronze bust as well as the rare original study model done by the artist used in the casting process. Maureen had a Studio in Pinckney of which we were able to purchase the contents of the studio from sketches to studies..models maquettes as well as a multitude of painting and bronzes. This particular bronze is is in excellent condition with no visible repairs. It has screw holes in the bottom of which if one wants to add marble or a wood base one can or enjoy it as such .N'dume "En-doo-may" (born October 10, 1981) is a male western lowland gorilla born in captivity and has learned a number of signs adapted from the American Sign language and has been at the center of controversial lawsuit regarding custody between Cincinnati Zoo and the Gorilla Foundation. One can read through the life and history of N'dune throught Wikipedia... After 25 years of dedicated service dealing in Fine Art and others items of interest you can see for yourself that JohnnyCrystal is a name you can trust. As like all our items guaranteed authentic as purchased directly from the artist's estate studio in Pinckney. Signature confirmation required. If you have any questions or something to share please message me. Buyer pays shipping... Free local shipping and delivery.Biography: Maureen S. Riley recieved her MFA from Eastern University here in Michigan. She focused on Sculpture and Paintings...mostly of Wildlife. We purchased several works of art from the artist of which all will be available as the near future. If you have any questions or something to share please message me...Buyer pays shipping. Biography: as per askart Maureen Siobbhan Riley (20th century) was active/lived in United States. Maureen Riley is known for Realist bronze sculpture, shooting sports themes.Sculptor Maureen Siobhan Riley grew into the sporting life quite early, learning about gun dogs from her Granddad and about sculpture from his best friend, Walter Midener.The shooting sports - sporting clays, horses, scuba diving, archery and fishing have played a big part in her life from childhood to the present - these country pursuits being the stuff of which her art is made.Educated at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan, Riley chose sculpture as a medium in which to express her experiences and was soon exhibiting and selling her work at shooting events.Representational Bronze that focuses on a chance observation, a dynamic moment, these are the things that interest this sculptor. When creating a sculpture it is important to Maureen that she gets in front of her subject. Observation is key to creating that essence she strives for in her work.Warmest Regards,JohnnyJohnnyCrystal Est. 1987
