This listing is for a very rare acid etched metal artwork by the mid-century Persian artist Bijan. Created using a very dangerous process that is no longer used, the image of a tree was etched in various metals using acid. We believe that copper and brass are among the metals used. The work is framed and appears to be in good condition overall with some scuffs and wear on the frame. There are some scuffs and small discolorations on the work itself but they're mostly on the edges so are not that obvious. This listing has no reserve price so don't miss your chance to win!
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Approximate measurements: 36" x 36"
From Groovywares.com:
"The credit of pioneering the field of metal sculpture has rightfully been given to Bijan. His massive architectural sculptures, murals, fountains, and paintings, his collection of bronzes, have made their homes on six continents. Bijan, who is so well known for his three dimensional sculpture in bronze, copper, and brass, who expresses his art form so superbly by using the natural richness of metal, his favorite medium, was also applied to his distinct style to Etched Engravings on metal ... Many have already joined the Bijan sculptures in collections of distinguished art connoisseurs."
"Tired of being repeatedly copied, in the mid seventies, Bijan developed the perforated metal technology, through an acid etching process. This became his new art form. Bijan???s acid etching designs, have now become the rarest form of art, collected from this artist. It is a technique so difficult and dangerous to produce that it has yet to be fully understood or duplicated, by any other artist. The process was utilized for art as well as functional designs, such as Christmas ornaments, trays, clocks and numerous other applications such as coffee and dining room table, lamps and elevator door panels. Eventually, Bijan had to discontinue his chemical operation. It was too hazardous and highly dangerous process."