{"product_id":"jasper-dambrosi-american-1926-1985-first-blossom-bronze-sculpture-49-50","title":"Jasper D'Ambrosi (American, 1926–1985) First Blossom 1984 Ltd Ed Bronze Sculpture 49\/50 USA 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasper D'Ambrosi (American, 1926–1985) \u003cem\u003eFirst Blossom\u003c\/em\u003e, 1984 Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture, 49\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 18\" High x 11 1\/2\" Wide x 7\" Deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely modeled limited-edition Western and Native American figural bronze by American sculptor Jasper D'Ambrosi. Titled \u003cem\u003eFirst Blossom\u003c\/em\u003e and dated 1984, the work depicts a young Native American girl standing in traditional dress, wrapped in a broad textured shawl and wearing long earrings and layered turquoise-colored jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is cast bronze with cold-painted\/polychrome details. D'Ambrosi contrasts the dark patinated bronze of the figure with green\/turquoise accents at the necklace and jewelry, while the shawl is modeled with a woven textile-like surface. The figure's carefully modeled face, elaborate side-bun hairstyle, jewelry, clothing and moccasins demonstrate the artist's attention to both portraiture and decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze is signed, dated and numbered in the casting J. D'Ambrosi 1984 49\/50, identifying this example as number 49 from a limited edition of only 50. It is mounted on its original rectangular wood plinth with brass title plaque reading \u003cem\u003eFirst Blossom\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJasper D'Ambrosi was an American painter and sculptor associated particularly with Western subjects. After studying at the University of Southern California and working in commercial art and design, he became a full-time artist in 1970. His sculptural work includes both intimate limited-edition bronzes and monumental public sculpture. First Blossom is a documented D'Ambrosi composition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The bronze retains its dark patinated surface, contrasting polychrome\/cold-painted details, jewelry elements and shawl tassels. The wood base shows minor age-appropriate surface wear. Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasper d'Ambrosi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49053499031802,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/IMG_4194-Photoroom.jpg?v=1783098870","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/jasper-dambrosi-american-1926-1985-first-blossom-bronze-sculpture-49-50","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}