Stoneware Sculpture "Reminiscence" by Jean Juhlin

"Reminiscence," a striking stoneware sculpture by Jean Juhlin, measures 11" in height, 10-¼" in width, and 14" in depth. Rendered in stoneware with a rich patina reminiscent of bronze, this piece showcases Juhlin's mastery of form and material. The sculpture portrays a female Indian figure in repose, a timeless and graceful pose that echoes themes found in art history.

Signed and numbered 13 of a 25-piece edition, the work is further authenticated by Juhlin's artist insignia stamped on the right shoulder of the figure.

Jean Juhlin, renowned for her abstract Indian figures, first discovered her passion for sculpture at age 10 during classes at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she fell in love with working in clay. After pursuing commissioned bronze portraits early in her career, she shifted to abstract figures inspired by Native cultures, a subject she discovered through a library book during a period of illness. Her work reflects both an artistic exploration of cultural heritage and her personal journey as an artist.

Juhlin's sculptures have been exhibited at prestigious venues, including the Ray Tracey Gallery in Santa Fe, El Prado Gallery in Sedona, Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, and the Other Side Gallery in Pier, Michigan.

Condition: good, with minor, inconspicuous slip cracks on the base. These are common occurrences during the firing process and do not affect the piece's structural integrity (see below).

Provenance: this Stoneware Sculpture "Reminiscence" by Jean Juhlin is from the estate of a Santa Fe resident. This sculpture was originally purchased directly from the artist in 1987 and has only had one previous owner.

Recommended Reading: Contemporary Western Artists by Peggy and Harold Samuels, 1982, Judd's Inc., Washington, D.C.

TAGS: Western Art; Bronze Sculpture, Jean Juhlin