Title: Monumental Oriental Head

Artist: Sid Boyum, 1914-1991

Date: active: 1966-1991

Dimensions: 110" x 45" x 78"

Media: painted cast concrete

Condition: structurally sound with minor cracks

Examination Date: 7/30/99

Examiners: Jennifer Wetterau and Tony Rajer

Description: Immense cast concrete head in red having elongated ears, surmounted by a highly decorative crown painted silver. The head sculpture rests on a square base embodying eight bas-reliefs of zodiac signs, and is preceded by a l ow-lying square frame supporting ten cast concrete owls. This is one of the most important sculptures by Sid Boyum. It should be noted that when moving the object the owl base will likely separate from the head.

$12,000