{"product_id":"pair-of-gilt-bronze-swans-by-jack-zajac-elegant-american-abstract-masterworks","title":"Pair of Gilt Bronze Swans by Jack Zajac — Elegant American Abstract Masterworks","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"85\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-end=\"85\" data-start=\"2\"\u003ePair of Gilt Bronze Swans by Jack Zajac — Elegant American Abstract Masterworks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"87\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eThis exceptional pair of gilt-bronze swan sculptures exemplifies the refined abstraction and sculptural intelligence of Jack Zajac, one of America’s most respected postwar sculptors. Elegant yet powerful, the works distil natural form into flowing, expressive silhouettes where balance, movement, and material converge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"488\"\u003eCast in bronze and finished in luminous gilt, these sculptures possess a quiet authority — equally suited to a curated private collection, institutional setting, or sophisticated interior. Their limited-edition status, combined with documented provenance and strong secondary-market recognition, positions them firmly within the realm of serious modern sculpture collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e🎨 Artist Legacy — Jack Zajac (b. 1929)\u003cbr data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eJack Zajac is a leading figure of postwar American sculpture, known for expressive, organic bronze forms that bridge abstraction and emotional immediacy. A central voice in West Coast modernism, Zajac’s work features in major public collections worldwide, underlining both his critical standing and strong collector demand.\u003cbr data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003eCollections include: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City; Honolulu Museum of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e🦢 Sculpture Details \u0026amp; Aesthetic Presence\u003cbr data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1652\"\u003eThis matched pair of Gilt Bronze “Small Swans” reduces the bird to an elegant, abstracted rhythm of curve and plane — polished gilt surfaces play with light while the forms retain warmth and organic tension.\u003cbr data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003eKey attributes:\u003cbr data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003e• Rich gilt-bronze finish with layered depth\u003cbr data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003e• Mounted on sleek black acrylic plinths for modern presentation\u003cbr data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003e• One example signed and numbered 18\/95 (limited edition)\u003cbr data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e• Bold, flowing silhouettes that balance minimalist restraint with sculptural presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2223\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003cbr data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eSculpture A\u003cbr data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003eHeight: approx. 22 cm · Depth (front to back): approx. 26 cm · Width: approx. 13 cm · Weight: approx. 6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2485\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003eSculpture B\u003cbr data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2374\"\u003eHeight: approx. 25.5 cm · Depth (front to back): approx. 26 cm · Width: approx. 13 cm · Weight: approx. 5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2597\" data-start=\"2487\"\u003eGenerous enough to command console or plinth display yet proportioned for domestic and institutional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2599\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3061\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003e🧾 Provenance \u0026amp; Auction History\u003cbr data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2710\"\u003eWell documented with preserved auction labels and private collection history — including sale through the notable auction house Gorringes (2023). Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Zajac’s secondary-market performance places select bronzes in the mid-to-upper five-figure range (USD), with prices driven by edition, condition, and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3141\" data-start=\"3063\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3458\" data-start=\"3143\"\u003e🧼 Condition Report\u003cbr data-end=\"3165\" data-start=\"3162\"\u003eFine vintage condition: the gilt surface is stable with attractive, naturally developed patina and surface character consistent with age.\u003cbr data-end=\"3305\" data-start=\"3302\"\u003e• Stable, original gilt finish with desirable patination\u003cbr data-end=\"3364\" data-start=\"3361\"\u003e• Light surface wear consistent with use and age; no structural damage or visible restorations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3538\" data-start=\"3460\"\u003e─────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4152\" data-start=\"3540\"\u003e❤️ Why You’ll Love It\u003cbr data-end=\"3564\" data-start=\"3561\"\u003eThese two swans are more than decorative objects — they are considered works of art that reward repeated viewing. 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