#10630 • Tom Hardy (1921-2016) "Lake Birds" Sculpture

Part of Pierre Argillet & Royal Family Art Collection (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $7,500-$8,000 Tom Hardy (American; 1921-2016) "Lake Birds" Fabricated Bronze & Gold Leaf Sculpture W/Proposal for Sculpture Signed by Hardy & COA - This piece is an original, fabricated bronze with gold leaf "Lake Birds" sculpture. The piece was commissioned for a private collection in 1989, and will come with the proposal for the piece, hand written and signed by the artist. The sculpture consists of (19) birds, and measures approx. 60" x 55". This piece will also come with a certificate of authenticity. Tom Hardy graduated with a BS in General Art from the University of Oregon in 1942, before reporting for duty for the U.S. Air Force in Honolulu. He returned home in 1946 and got back to artistic endeavors, and his watercolors and ceramics were later exhibited at the Portland Art Museum and Oregon Ceramic Studio. After earning an MFA from the University of Oregon, Hardy held teaching positions at U of O, UC Berkeley, Reed College, Univ. of Wyoming and the San Francisco Art Institute. Toms worldwide travels to Africa, Europe and Tahiti introduced an international flavor to his work. Upon return, metal sculptures, water colors, prints, paintings and watercolors unfolded. Toms work hangs in major museum collections throughout America, including The Whitney Museum and The Metropolitan Museum in New York. His work is also found in major West Coast museums, private offices, public buildings and private collections. A crowning achievement to Toms career was Sen. Mark Hatfields commission to design and produce the bronze eagle seal on Pres. Franklin Roosevelts monument in Washington, D.C.