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Gary Michael Weisman (American, b. 1952) patinated bronze sculpture of a nude male torso. Inscribed "Weisman" and numbered or dated "87". Mounted to a woodgrain block (1 3/4"H x 5" sq). Overall: 14 1/2" H.
Biography: Gary Weisman studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia University. He has been on the faculty of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts since 1986. He built his own foundry and uses the lost wax process in casting his work. Many of his works are in public locations including the Duluth, MN Sculpture Plaza and the Union League of Chicago. Weisman is a member of the National Sculpture Society.
PROVENANCE: The estate of Thelma Schlicher, by descent from the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ronald Schlicher, Brentwood, TN. Note: Tennessee native Ron Schlicher entered the foreign service in 1982, working primarily in the Middle East. He returned to TN after retiring in 2011. Among his many diplomatic roles, he served as Ambassador to Cyprus, U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Coordinator of Counterterrorism, and was director of the Iraq Task Force during the 2003 war with Iraq.
CONDITION: Excellent condition.
