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Robert Burnell (American 1932-2000) Stone Soldier Pottery Marine Drill Sargent Sculpture On Plinth Base
Price $1,250.00
Item #: 39503
Condition: Very Good - A little wear and tear, consistent with age and use.
Categories: Art , Sculpture
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Item Description
The Stone Soldier Pottery was founded by the late Robert C. Burnell in 1968 along with his wife Connie Burnell to create a line of work, some of which are still being produced today.
"As for the name Stone Soldier, lets hear it in Bob's words...
The inspiration for my figures comes from Japanese Hani-Wa sculpture. Han-Wa, literally clay cylinders, were burial mound sculptures - soldiers, dancers, animals, clowns - all to accompany the emperor on his trip to the next world. My first two pieces were much in the Hani-Wa style but quickly evolved into Hani-Wa Bob Burnell style. The third soldier, now my logo, is representative of the marine drill Sargent who in the mid 1950's made his recruits on training drill ford a river numerous times until one of the recruits drowned. I had Sargents like that when I was in the service and decided to immortalize him."
This is a sculpture of the marine drill sergeant that he described and is still in use today as the logo of Stone Soldier Pottery in Vermont. It is mounted on a plinth base with inset for the sculpture.
The pottery measures 68" overall. The sculpture measures 25 1/2" x 12 1/4" x 7 1/2".
Signed Burnell as shown.
Condition: There are repairs to the plume headdress, otherwise good condition. The original receipt is not included.
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