Title: Sherry Sander (1941- ), Gorilla, 1988
Medium: heroic size bronze, 4/8
Dimensions: 49 x 77 x 30
Notes:

The purchaser of this lot is responsible for transportation costs from its current location in Santa Fe, NM. This sculpture is available for viewing at Gerald Peters Gallery, 1005 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501, 10 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday

“I had always seen gorilla sculptures done on all fours with that mean posture and attitude. They are not at all like that. Although they do have a formidable look on their faces and sculpture can’t get around that, they are not in the least bit aggressive. They are a passive, kind, shy introverted animal...I made a real conscious effort to design the Gorilla so that kids would not fear it and would climb on it and sit on its lap. I wanted it to lie in quiet repose.” - Sherry Sander

Other editioned pieces are located, owned, and/or displayed at/by the following locations:

• Benson Park Sculpture Garden, Loveland, Colorado
• The Denver Zoo, Denver, Colorado
• Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• National Wildlife Art Museum, Jackson, Wyoming (Maquette)

The sculpture is in very good condition. Patina loss can be seen on the right elbow and knuckles. The largest example is around the size of a quarter. There is also slight patina/wear at the intersection of the thighs and abdomen where the water drains from the sculpture. There are some minor abrasions on the left arm that measure about a quarter of an inch in length. Minor abrasions on the left back/shoulder area also show some additional patina loss.

heroic size bronze, 4/8

inscribed: ©88 SSANDER 4/8