A young faerie man skillfully guides a gilded butterfly through his golden hoop in Paula Slater’s “The Butterfly Trainer.” The faerie’s voluminous wings help keep him afloat as he stands gracefully perched atop a stone. This sculpture reflects Slater’s high attention to detail- even the veins on the backs of the subject’s hands and feet are visible! “The Butterfly Trainer” captures the delicate movement of a single instant, leaving the viewer hard pressed to decide if it is faeries or butterflies who have the most beautiful wings.
Style Bronze, Figurative
Dimensions (3 sizes) 30 inches high
4 feet high
8 feet high
Materials Clay and bronze
Prices
$18,200
$48,000
$85,000
To inquire about this sculpture, please call 212-695-4074.