Breon O'CASEY (1928-2011) Men Bygham, 2008 Bronze Impressed ...

Hammer

£720

Breon O'CASEY (1928-2011) Men Bygham, 2008 Bronze Impressed initials and numbered XXIII Length 7cm, width 5cm The original concept for this work was commissioned by the British Art Medal Society. ‘When I was asked to make a medal, I had no idea how to go about it. Luckily the definition of “medal” was very tolerant; but even so the prospect was daunting. I had to put my thinking cap on. ‘I eventually got some pebbles from the beach, dipped them into molten wax several times to build up a layer of wax, shaped them a bit, and then, when they were hard, carved lines into them. Whether the result is any good is not for me to say; and why these lines and not others, I have no idea; the idea is there but can’t be translated into words.’ Breon O'Casey