Bidspirit auction | 6 John Geldersma Carved Wood

6 John Geldersma Carved Wood Spirit Poles 1997 - John Geldersma (American, b. 1942). Group of six carved and painted pine wood Outsider Art ”Spirit Totem Pole” sculptures, ca. 1997. Each of towering form with vibrant banded colors, terminating in angular points. Three of the poles with serrated regions along the upper third of the central column. The second to largest totem pole is signed and dated 1997 along the base. Provenance: LewAllen Contemporary, New Mexico, 1998; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota’s art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. Height ranges from 54 in to 108 in; width ranges from 9 in to 13 1/2 in; depth ranges from 9 in to 13 1/2 in. Condition: Some poles with splits and cracks forming along the length of the pole. There are few minute areas where the pigment has been flaked or chipped. Light wear to the bases.