Vintage Paolo Soleri Style Cast Bronze Wind Bell

For Sale by Auction in
Columbus, Ohio, US

Cast in sturdy bronze, this wind bell is dated vintage and is crafted in the brutalist, architectural style famously pioneered by Italian-American artist Paolo Soleri. This bell depicts a sculptural saguaro cactus in relief across its side and showcases a rich verdigris patina throughout, highlighting its age and history of usage. Suspended beneath the heavy…

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Columbus, Ohio, United States (US)

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Cast in sturdy bronze, this wind bell is dated vintage and is crafted in the brutalist, architectural style famously pioneered by Italian-American artist Paolo Soleri. This bell depicts a sculptural saguaro cactus in relief across its side and showcases a rich verdigris patina throughout, highlighting its age and history of usage. Suspended beneath the heavy cast bell body is an internal clapper connected directly to a crinkled, multi-faceted sheet metal wind catcher designed to capture gentle breezes and emit a deep, resonance-filled tone. Unsigned, this bell's specialized sand-cast texture, and organic, Southwestern motif strongly match the mid-to-late 20th-century artisan production styles associated with the Cosanti and Arcosanti studio foundries in Arizona. In good condition, with scratches, wear, and patina throughout. Please see photos for details.