William Sharles Bronze, Cold Painted Sculpture Titled, Parrot Tulip/Iris Vase, Edition 60/75

Beautiful and original William Sharles, Bronze parrot tulip/Iris bronze vase.

Circa 1995 and measures 16 1/2” tall x 12” wide x 6” depth. It weighs a little under 15 pounds and is 11 1/2” at the widest point.

The vase features wonderfully cold painted green foliage, parrot tulips and irises. It highlights deep reds and white/yellow parrot tulips with purple irises, all with the bronze ground.

The vase is sculpted by noted Colorado artist, William Sharles (1940 - 2023), known for his creative nature compositions.   He was named the official wildlife sculptor for the American Endangered Species Foundation in 1995.

This beautiful vase was created in the early 1995’s and still retains its original sales label on the bottom, selling for $1800.00 originally.  It is signed, dated and numbered, a limited edition of only 75, 60/75. It is also scribed on the bottom with the numbers 22050. 

Above the vase is a beautiful Terrier painting by noted English artist Paul Jones.  (1865-1888).   (There is actually a pair, one above the other.)

This is a wonderful, high quality bronze creation by a much sought after artist.  His pieces seldom come up for sale and especially retaining the original gallery label.   An Estate item that will sure be a keeper.