April 5, 2023 Online Catalog

20 - LARGE WILLIAM & BRUCE FRIEDLE METAL WALL HANGING

Mid-Century modern mixed media metal wall art sculpture by William & Bruce Freidle. Unique piece in their traditional abstract brutalist / brutalism style, this multi-dimensional wall sculpture features multiple layers of shaped, welded, pierced and bordered copper and brass pieces. Signed "Friedle" and dated "73" in market (rare, as they most commonly used stickers). Measures approximately 54" H x 40" W x 5" D. Bio details from Groovywares.com: "Working with brass and copper He and his brother Bruce opened a showroom called Sculptsmith at 138 west Tenth Street in 1961. Bill and Bruce were both under 25 years old at the time. They created wonderful and popular for the time brass and copper abstract sculptures. The most popular designs were the sunbursts. They created both floor and wall sculptures. They were responsible for the introduction sunburst design/movement of the 1960's. Many consider the Friedles to be the originators of mod metal starburst designs. Most of their starburst's were created during the 1960's. Collectors included Malcolm Forbes, Sammy Davis, Jr., Henry Morgan, Jim Henson, Former President Nixon, Ted Kennedy and Dom Delouise and many other notables/collectors.".

Pre-sale estimate $1000 - 3000