Lot #36: "Tibor Timár Signed 12.5" Industrial Assemblage Sculpture - 1993 - Painted Plow Disc & Sickle Blade."

"Tibor Timár Signed 12.5" Industrial Assemblage Sculpture - 1993 - Painted Plow Disc & Sickle Blade." Tibor Timár (a listed Canadian artist known for industrial assemblage), it carries a significant premium over anonymous folk art. Collectors of Canadian outsider art or industrial design will pay for the name and the provenance of the '93 date. Based on the red signature "TIMÁR '93" and the construction style, this sculpture is likely an early work by Tibor Timár, a Hungarian-born Canadian artist known for creating art from industrial scrap metal. Here are the key details revealed by the markings on the back: The Artist (Tibor Timár): Tibor Timár (born 1955) is an artist who immigrated to Canada and began creating functional objects and sculptures out of repurposed industrial parts and scrap metal around 1992. The date '93 on this piece places it right at the beginning of his career in this medium. He is known for using heavy iron and steel components, often with a distinct patina or finish. The Red Symbol: The red flourish above the name appears to be a stylized maker's mark or "brand" used by the artist. The design—a loop flowing into a long line crossed by three tick marks—resembles a stylized whip, a shepherd's crook, or an abstract representation of a tool, which fits the "industrial/farm" theme of his work. It serves as a graphical signature to accompany his written name. Construction: The use of the sickle mower blade (the serrated arms) and the heavy industrial bolt (the stand) is consistent with Timár's style of "assemblage" art, where he welds together found steel objects to create something new. The "Canvas": While Timár is primarily a sculptor, this piece is unique because it serves as a frame for a painting. The signature on the front (likely "G. Arnel" or similar) suggests this might be a collaboration where Timár built the metal "easel" or sculpture, and another artist painted the prairie scene on the disc. Alternatively, Timár may have painted it himself in his early years before focusing strictly on sculptural forms. The glossy, durable finish strongly confirms that this is painted with enamel paint. Here is why enamel is the standard choice for this specific type of art: Adhesion to Metal: Unlike standard canvas acrylics, oil-based enamel bonds chemically with the steel surface of the plow disc. This prevents the paint from peeling off the smooth metal over time. Rust Prevention: The disc itself is made of high-carbon steel which rusts easily. Artists use enamel because it seals the metal completely, protecting the artwork from humidity and oxidation. The "Airbrushed" Look: The smooth purple gradient in the sky and the sharp, spattered "stars" are characteristic of spray enamels or fluid enamel applied with an airbrush. This technique allows for the seamless blending of the twilight colors without the brushstrokes you would see with heavy body oil paints. Original Context: Farm equipment like plows and tractors are originally finished in heavy-duty industrial enamel. By using the same medium for the artwork, the artist creates a visual continuity between the "sculpture" (the stand) and the "painting." Value & Rarity: As a signed and dated work from the artist's early period (1993), this piece has provenance as a genuine example of late 20th-century Canadian scrap metal art. It represents the "upcycling" movement that became popular in the 90s, elevating rusty farm equipment into decorative gallery pieces Size Factor: At 12.5 inches, this is considered a cabinet or mantel sculpture. While it doesn't command the high price of his functional furniture, it is easier to display and ship, making it attractive to a wider range of buyers. Dimensions: 12.5" Pickup category timeslot {A}