Southwest composition (acrylic) sculpture, signed Peter Berryman (New York, Arizona, Blue Raven Studios, 20th c.), dated 8-01, a raven with feather perched on top of a faux rock formation, with applied beaded accents, attached pouch with symbols on stones, loss of two talons, approx 25 7/8"h, 14.75"w, 11.75"d, 24lbs **Note: artist Peter Berryman relayed that this sculpture was the very first edition of his Raven Series, 11.2.23** **Provenance: From the lifetime collection of Dutch artist Yvonne Pipkin who traveled the world acquiring treasures most notably in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Seattle, Washington area** Start Price: $150.00

01.05.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 701: As described the raven is lacking two talons, I note that the sculpture is intact and structurally sound, with the raven appearing to be securely attached to the rock form, the pouch hide is supple and retains ten painted pebbles, the fringe retains all of its beads and Zuni style carved animal fetishes, and the faux rock possesses an inherently porous and irregular texture, I observe some minute chips to the edge of the raven tail feathers

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