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Lot #58: LISTED Sherri Cavan Large 1-of-a-Kind Painted Hard Clay Bust of a Head of a man on a Pedestal

Sold for

$81.00

Time Remaining:

Closed

End time:

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:07:00 PM

It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to offer this hard clay sculpture by one of California's most famous & respected sculptors- Sherri Cavan. As many of you know, Cavan recently died in 2016 and this sculpture comes from her estate, as do all of the sculptures by her that I am currently offering. 

When Cavan died, it was a great loss to California & American art! She sculpted for more than 30 years and participated in more than 40 exhibitions, for which she won many awards. Her expressive clay busts and portraits have earned her a special place in history alongside Beatrice Wood, Robert Arneson, and Ruth Asawa, among other famous contemporary sculptors!
 
Unlike most of her contemporaries, Cavan was also an Emerita Professor of Sociology (Ph.D.) and only started sculpting during the second half of her life. San Francisco State University wrote the following about Cavan: "Cavan was a respected, active and iconoclastic figure in the Sociology Department, who authored ethnographic studies of hippies ("Hippies of the Haight"), bar culture in San Francisco ("Liquor License"), the iconography surrounding Richard Nixon ("20th Century Gothic: America's Nixon") and visual culture throughout the city (she photographed and cataloged graffiti for more than 20 years). 
 
In addition to being a visual sociologist, Cavan was a superb sculptor who created works that realized sociological insights in visual form. Her works, some of which reside in San Francisco State University, are filled with humor, compassion, and an unflinching comment on what it means to be human. In recent years, Cavan fought to keep City College alive. As with all other fights she took on in her life, she fought it with strength, intelligence, and deep respect for the common good. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her."
 
Cavan incorporated a variety of subject matters into her sculptures. Some of her sculptures take political jabs at people or companies/organizations who she didn't like, while other pay tribute to the people she liked. White, black, yellow... Cavan was color blind! She detested authorities that treated minorities badly and praised minorities who stood up for their rights. Her sculptures are her autobiography and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to share the world through her eyes with you!

Condition: Good, overall condition. Sculpture may have a tiny chip or chips. Please enlarge digital images to see if there is any other damage that I may have missed.
Measurements: 14" by 5.5" by 5.5"

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, March 13 2022 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Category A: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Pickup Location:  Pixley Street, San Francisco, CA, 94112 MAP

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Bidding Starts:

Monday, February 28, 2022 at 3:00:00 AM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, March 11, 2022 between 3:00:00 AM and 3:32:00 AM UTC

See individual items for exact closing times.

Bid Date

Bid Amount

Mar 11, 2022, 3:01:57 AM

$81.00

Mar 11, 2022, 3:01:15 AM

$76.00

Mar 11, 2022, 3:01:16 AM

$76.00

Mar 11, 2022, 2:59:15 AM

$65.00

Mar 11, 2022, 2:18:00 AM

$60.00

Mar 11, 2022, 2:18:00 AM

$55.00

Mar 11, 2022, 12:37:31 AM

$45.00

Mar 11, 2022, 12:37:31 AM

$40.00

Mar 10, 2022, 7:37:42 PM

$32.00

Mar 10, 2022, 7:24:42 AM

$31.00

Mar 10, 2022, 7:24:42 AM

$30.00

Mar 9, 2022, 10:36:38 PM

$27.00

Mar 9, 2022, 10:36:38 PM

$26.00

Mar 9, 2022, 2:36:06 PM

$23.00

Mar 8, 2022, 8:15:58 PM

$22.00

Mar 3, 2022, 6:43:07 AM

$21.00

Mar 3, 2022, 6:43:08 AM

$21.00

Mar 2, 2022, 5:27:15 AM

$17.00

Mar 2, 2022, 5:27:15 AM

$16.00

Feb 28, 2022, 4:26:58 PM

$6.00

Feb 28, 2022, 4:07:12 PM

$5.00

Feb 28, 2022, 4:07:13 PM

$5.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:40:24 AM

$1.00

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