{"id":1818,"date":"2026-01-03T02:55:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T02:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americaleclectic.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1818"},"modified":"2026-01-03T02:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T02:57:39","slug":"bob-bennett-courtship-modernist-abstract-bronze-86-100-1989","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/americaleclectic.com\/?product=bob-bennett-courtship-modernist-abstract-bronze-86-100-1989","title":{"rendered":"Bob Bennett: &#8220;Courtship&#8221; \u2013 Modernist Abstract Bronze (#86\/100, 1989)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Americal Eclectic is proud to present <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">\u201cCourtship,\u201d<\/b> a masterwork of abstract fluidism by the renowned California sculptor <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"134\">Bob Bennett<\/b> (1928\u20132003). Created in 1989, this 14-inch bronze captures the essence of partnership and rhythmic balance through Bennett\u2019s signature &#8220;ribbon&#8221; forms\u2014where solid metal appears to flow with the grace of silk.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">This specific work is part of the <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">strictly limited B-100 edition<\/b>, making it a more exclusive find than his later, larger editions. Weighing a substantial 9 pounds, the sculpture features a sophisticated interplay of high-polished bronze highlights against a deep, hand-applied patina. <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"285\">Authenticated by an original COA signed by the artist<\/b>, this is an investment-grade example of 1980s American Modernism.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artist:<\/b> Bob Bennett (American, 1928\u20132003)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Courtship (B-100 Edition)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Year:<\/b> 1989<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Medium:<\/b> Patinated and Polished Bronze<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Edition:<\/b> 86 \/ 100<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dimensions:<\/b> 14\u201d H x 12\u201d W<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Weight:<\/b> 9 lbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Provenance:<\/b> Includes Original COA.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Americal Eclectic is proud to present \u201cCourtship,\u201d a masterwork of abstract fluidism by the renowned California sculptor Bob Bennett (1928\u20132003). 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