brass bonsai tree Twisted Brass Trunk Bonsai Pine Tree Sculpture by Richard Bell – Quondam Redux

brass bonsai tree Twisted Brass Trunk Bonsai Pine Tree Sculpture by Richard Bell – Quondam ReduxVintage, late 20th century, probably 1980s, hand wrought brass miniature bonsai tree Sculpture with amethyst "sprinkles" by Richard Bell Smith. This "tabletop" work of art depicts a bonsai monterey pine style tree with a twisted trunk in welded brass growing around a chunk of iron oxide colored natural rock and accented with branches and leaves of brass and polished pieces of real amethyst as flowers. The brass roots that extend out of the trunk

NOTES on RICHARD BELL:

Bell, who grew up in Michigan in the 1950s, was immersed in nature throughout his childhood and started his art work there, becoming an oil painter before moving West. Bell spent 11 years studying Old Slavic literature and linguistics in Arizona and then in Los Angeles (UCLA). he then returned to the studio and took up welding to try something different and to explore work in 3 dimensions. He developed a number of innovations in the art of welding, making his mark on sculptors who have followed through these techniques as well as from his unique works. He has received countless awards and won many competitions and his work displayed in many shows. His sculptures are found in some of the finest collections in the world. He continues to produce work, using only his oxyacetylene torch, pliers and his imagination creating his own pieces as well as custom work.