{"id":1029,"date":"2025-12-27T05:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.americaleclectic.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1029"},"modified":"2025-12-27T05:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:16:53","slug":"the-ritual-of-preparation-ramon-parmenters-the-warm-up-1987","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/americaleclectic.com\/?product=the-ritual-of-preparation-ramon-parmenters-the-warm-up-1987","title":{"rendered":"The Ritual of Preparation: Ramon Parmenter\u2019s &#8220;The Warm Up&#8221; (1987)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>The Athlete\u2019s Grace: Ramon Parmenter\u2019s &#8220;The Warm Up&#8221; Bronze Masterpiece (#37\/74)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>While &#8220;Before The Curtain&#8221; captures the dancer\u2019s final mental focus, Ramon Parmenter\u2019s <strong>&#8220;The Warm Up&#8221;<\/strong> (1987) immortalizes the physical discipline and strength behind the beauty. This monumental <strong>33-inch bronze<\/strong> depicts a ballerina at the barre, her body engaged in a deep, athletic stretch that showcases Parmenter&#8217;s world-class understanding of human anatomy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The <strong>arched top mirror<\/strong> serves as a silent partner in the composition, reflecting the dancer\u2019s form and allowing the collector to appreciate the intricate musculature of the pose from 360 degrees without moving the sculpture. Created in <strong>1987<\/strong>, this piece belongs to Parmenter\u2019s most influential era, shortly after his work as the official sculptor for the 1984 Olympic Scientific Congress.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The &#8220;Low 74&#8221; Heritage &amp; Provenance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Strict Scarcity<\/em><\/strong><em>: This work is part of a limited <strong>edition of only 74<\/strong>. Most later Parmenter editions were expanded to 300 or more, making this early &#8220;Double Digit&#8221; series significantly more desirable for investors.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Seamless Documentation<\/em><\/strong><em>: This specific casting (#37\/74) comes with an <strong>unbroken paper trail<\/strong>, including the original <strong>1987 purchase record from Sierra Galleries for $5,500<\/strong>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Historical Validation<\/em><\/strong><em>: Included with the sculpture is the <strong>original 1980s price increase letter<\/strong>, proving that Parmenter\u2019s market was already in a steep upward trajectory during the initial release of this series.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Technical Profile<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Artist:<\/em><\/strong><em> Ramon Parmenter (American, b. 1954)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Title:<\/em><\/strong><em> The Warm Up<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Year:<\/em><\/strong><em> 1987 (Early Career Peak)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Medium:<\/em><\/strong><em> Limited Edition Bronze on Integrated Base with Arched Mirror<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Edition:<\/em><\/strong><em> <strong>No. 37 of 74<\/strong> (Hand-Signed and Numbered)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Dimensions:<\/em><\/strong><em> 33\u201d H x 28.5\u201d W x 8\u201d D<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Weight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Heavy-cast bronze (approx. 70 lbs)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Condition &amp; Authenticity Statement<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>AmericalEclectic.com<\/em><\/strong><em> provides the following certified details for this work:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Authenticity<\/em><\/strong><em>: Guaranteed original 1987 casting. Hand-signed, titled, and numbered on the base.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Provenance<\/em><\/strong><em>: Includes the <strong>Original 1987 Invoice<\/strong>, the <strong>Original Certificate of Authenticity (COA)<\/strong>, and the historical <strong>Price Increase Letter<\/strong>. This level of documentation is the gold standard for secondary market bronze acquisitions.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Condition Report<\/em><\/strong><em>: The sculpture is in <strong>Excellent Vintage Condition<\/strong>.<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The variegated patina is rich and well-preserved.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The signature arched mirror is clear, with no oxidation (desilvering) or scratches.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Valuation<\/em><\/strong><em>: Based on current 2025 gallery trends for early Parmenter &#8220;Mirror Series&#8221; works, the <strong>Retail Value is established at $16,500.00 \u2013 $18,200.00<\/strong>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Artists Bio<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Athlete\u2019s Grace: Ramon Parmenter\u2019s &#8220;The Warm Up&#8221; Bronze Masterpiece (#37\/74) While &#8220;Before The Curtain&#8221; captures the dancer\u2019s final mental 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