An exhibition of 20 bronze sculptures of animals by Italian-born artist Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916), currently on view at James Graham & Son, has been extended through December 17.
From New York City, the exhibition will go to the San Francisco International Art Exposition, January 14-17, and the Palm Beach Jewelry and Antiques Show, February 18-22. Throughout 2005, Bugatti will be featured at the James Graham Gallery in New York and the Sladmore Gallery in London.
An illustrated color catalog is available, as well as a recently published monograph by Edward Horswell.
The son of furniture designer Carlo Bugatti and the younger brother of car designer Ettore Bugatti, Rembrandt Bugatti distinguished himself as one of the finest sculptors of the early Twentieth Century. Although his career was brief – he committed suicide at age 31 – he produced some 300 sculptures to commercial and critical success.
In the centennial exhibition, the gallery is featuring many of Bugatti’s most accomplished bronzes, including “Walking Panther” of 1904, an example of his early impressionist handling, and the more stylized “Hamadryas Baboon” from 1910.
James Graham & Sons is at 1014 Madison Avenue near 78th Street. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 5:30 pm. For information, 212-535-5767.
