Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Jazz Trio Sculpture

This is a significant bronze sculpture depicting a three-piece jazz ensemble in a highly expressive Brutalist style. The piece features three elongated, stylized human figures: a central figure playing a trumpet pointed upward, a figure to the right playing a flute or clarinet, and a seated or crouching figure to the left playing a saxophone. The figures are characterized by a rough, pitted, and 'molten' textural surface typical of mid-20th-century Brutalist metalwork. The sculpture is executed in a dark, blackened patina with subtle highlights that suggest a high copper-content bronze. The construction utilizes dynamic, spindly proportions to convey motion and the energy of the music. It is mounted on a heavy, solid block base, likely made of dark marble or polished basalt, which provides a stable and contrasting foundation. The work displays characteristics common to artists such as Milton Hebald or similar Mid-Century Modern sculptors, estimated to date from the 1960s to 1970s. The condition appears excellent with no visible breaks or repairs; the surface texture is intentional and reflects the high-quality lost-wax casting process used to create such intricate, open-form metal art.