Marcel van Thienen's kinetic sculpture with bent stainless steel rods and solid metal spheres on a curved base
Detail of the interplay between solid spheres and dynamic stainless steel rods in motion, 20th century designer piece
Elegant 1973 motorized sculpture, made of steel rods and metal spheres on a polished stainless steel base
Top view capturing the rare overall form and geometric harmony of the seventies designed kinetic sculpture
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Close up of the 20th century sculpture's base, showing the signature of designer van Thienen, created in France
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Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973

Kinetic sculpture by Marcel van Thienen, France 1973. Constructed from bent polished stainless steel rods and solid metal spheres on a rectangular stainless steel base. The base hides a motor which rhythmically rotates the sculpture, evoking the feeling of the high tones in classical music, the grace of a ballet dancer, and the vitality of springtime. Although provided with a motor it was never intended for continuous use, also without the rotation it's visually striking and symbolizes movement while 'dancing' on the vibrating air. We photographed the sculpture in our preferred position, you can easily adjust it by turning it. Van Thienen, initially a violinist and a background in classical and electronic music before his career fine art career, dedicated his work to exploring movement choosing mobiles as his medium. This classical music background profoundly influenced his art. In 1958, van Thienen married Chinese painter Xie Jing-Lan, known as Lalan. His works is part of several important private collections, museums, and is placed in public spaces. Signed, numbered, and dated at the back. The sculpture comes with the original catalogue. In excellent original condition.

Dimensions W 78,5 x D 49 x H 97 cm
Price € 15.000
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