Taxidermy Form, (sculpture).

Taxidermy Form, (sculpture).

Graves, Nancy, 1940-1995, sculptor.

Tallix, founder.

Taxidermy Form, (sculpture).

Bronze with white, brown, and green patina on Corten steel base.

88 x 30 x 138 in.

(Inscribed:) N. S. Graves TAXIDERMY FORM 1979 TX signed Founders mark appears.

The skeleton of a camel-like animal. Its front right leg is a stump and its front left leg is missing. The two back legs spread apart from the knees.

Animal -- Other -- Skeleton

Murchison, John D., Mrs., Dallas, Texas

Commissioned through the Janie C. Lee Gallery, 2304 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas

Differs from original model. Artist made changes in wax molds and patina.

Carmean, E. A., Jr., et al., "The Sculpture of Nancy Graves: A Catalogue Raisonne," New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1987.

Carmean, E. A. Jr., et al., "The Sculpture of Nancy Graves...," New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1987, pg. 73.

For model see: 87460025.

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