The Unfolding Bronze Statue - 1936
$8,000.00Price
The Unfolding by Avard T. Fairbanks
The Unfolding was created in 1936 by Avard T. Fairbanks. It is his 2nd figure study in the springtime theme. This female figure demonstrates ideal female body proportions. Avard was serving as Professor of Sculpture at the University of Michigan at the time. This statue recalls the springtime theme with arms opening as if they were the petals of a flower.
In addition to recalling the springtime theme, it shows the human figure depicting natural phenomenon which has occurred in a number of his figure studies.
A small postmortem bronze casting can be made available for purchase.
Dimensions
32” H | 8” W | 6” D
Artwork Medium
- All reproduced sculptured works of Avard T. Fairbanks are postmortem.
- The mediums are Bronze, cast Stone, Marble, or Resin. Produced from the sculptor’s original model, each bronze casting is professionally produced and followed throughout the casting process by one of Avard T. Fairbanks’ original assistants (his son).
- This includes retouching the wax, chasing the bronze, and selecting the patina to ensure that each piece is of museum collectable quality.

