“CXC I” is a definitive study in spatial geometry by the master of industrial elegance, Larry Mohr (1921–2013). Standing as an early pillar of his famed “CXC” series, this 1998 bronze explores the tension between weight and air. By interlocking heavy bronze beams into a rhythmic, open composition, Mohr invites the viewer to see the sculpture not just as an object, but as a frame for the space surrounding it.
Unlike his monumental outdoor installations, “CXC I” offers an intimate look at Mohr’s structural genius. The work is signed, titled, and dated by the artist, serving as a sophisticated “Desktop Monument” that reflects the same architectural DNA found in his works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Cornell University.
Artistic Context: Mohr was a “Sculptor of the I-Beam.” He revolutionized the use of industrial materials, treating welded and bolted bronze with the same reverence classical sculptors gave to marble. “CXC I” is a pure expression of this philosophy—raw, geometric, and undeniably modern.
3. Technical Specifications & Condition Notes
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Artist: Larry Mohr (American, 1921–2013)
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Title: CXC I
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Date: 1998
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Medium: Cast and Fabricated Bronze
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Dimensions: 5″ H x 14-3/4″ W x 8″ D
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Markings: Signed, Numbered, Titled, and Dated on the base.
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Condition Report: Good estate condition. Note: The bronze surface shows minor characteristic scuffs and surface scratches consistent with age and estate handling. These do not affect the structural integrity but add a “lived-in” patina to the industrial finish.
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