Sean Crampton, Flautist Maquette (1990), Bronze, Edition 16 of 24, 35cm high, 15cm wide, 7.5cm deep
Flautist Maquette (1990) by Sean Crampton is a table-top bronze figurative sculpture depicting a male musician playing the flute. Standing upright with the instrument to his mouth, the figure wears a characterful pointed hat, giving the composition a theatrical and almost timeless quality.
The figure of the Flautist represents the tranquillity and solitude of a single instrument. It was inspired by a very similar, life-size welded figure made for the Silent Music exhibition at the Alwin Gallery in Albemarle Street, London.
Silent Music was one of Crampton’s eighteen solo exhibitions, which featured primarily welded pieces and were almost invariably sold out.
Crampton captures the gesture of musical performance through the positioning of the figure’s hands, arms and head. The flute creates a strong horizontal line across the upper body, contrasting with the musician’s elongated vertical form. Together, these elements give the sculpture balance and rhythm, while the concentrated pose suggests a moment absorbed in performance.
The pointed hat contributes to the work’s distinctive silhouette. Crampton’s expressive approach emphasises gesture and presence rather than precise naturalistic detail, allowing the flautist’s personality to emerge through the modelling of the bronze.
At 35 cm high, the sculpture combines modest scale with a strong vertical presence. Its narrow profile and compact proportions suit display on a table, shelf, console or pedestal, while its three-dimensional form encourages viewing from different angles.
Created in 1990, this example is number 16 from an edition of 24, bringing together musical expression and figurative character in a limited-edition Sean Crampton bronze sculpture.
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