Richard Kozlow - Spectre (Black), 1996 Modern Bronze Sculpture on Cement Base

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A modern bronze sculpture titled "Spectre (Black)" by American artist Richard Kozlow. Created and exhibited in 1996. Direct from the … Read more A modern bronze sculpture titled "Spectre (Black)" by American artist Richard Kozlow. Created and exhibited in 1996. Direct from the artist's estate. Dimensions: 8.5"h x 9.25"w x 8.25"w. In good vintage condition.

This sculpture embodies the artist’s mastery of organic form and texture. Cast in bronze with a subtle black patina, the work evokes a spectral presence emerging from rough, expressive surfaces. The composition suggests both figure and landscape, inviting viewers to interpret its shifting contours and shadowed recesses. The artwork is displayed on a solid cement base, grounding the fluid bronze form with architectural stability. Kozlow's choice of patina enhances the interplay between material weight and ethereal suggestion, reinforcing the sculpture’s title.

Richard Kozlow (1926-2008) was a celebrated American painter and sculptor whose career spanned more than five decades. His work was exhibited in over 100 solo and group shows, including major exhibitions at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Smithsonian Institution. Kozlow received numerous awards, such as the Prix de Rome in painting, and his pieces are held in prestigious public and private collections nationwide. Renowned for both his abstract and figurative works, Kozlow left a lasting mark on the Midwest art scene and beyond. See less