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NANO LOPEZ’S 2009 “SHERLOCK” MEDAL
Here's an excerpt from Greg Ruby's Sherlock Holmes Fourth Garrideb blog about an unusual 2009 medal depicting the great fictional detective as a dog.
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Lopez has created a series of sculptures that he calls Nanimals and describes them as: Nanimals evoke the magic of seeing the world again for the first time with the eyes of a child. In his artistic process, Nano integrates organic textures and human made objects into his bronzes to create pieces of art that reflect the same attention to the magic, wonder, and creativity that children find in the world around them.
One of the Nanimals that Lopez has created is called Sherlock, “a well weathered Welch terrier. He’s extremely experienced in the art of finding things, that’s why for many years now he’s been working as a detective. Sherlock refuses to give up his pipe, doesn’t mind rainy weather or cats, and he used to be a part of the K9 units, and on Saturdays he just goes fishing.” In 2009, Lopez created a bronze collector “coin” featuring his Sherlock design and this is pictured at the top of this post. OBVERSE: Nano Lopez “Sherlock” In A Good Nose We Trust / (a right-facing Welch Terrier with a pipe and wearing a deerstalker cap) / 2009 REVERSE: (blank) 76 mm (3 inches), Bronze, Round If you are interested in purchasing one of these collector “coins,” it will set you back three figures. According to the gallery’s website, you have to have a minimum purchase of either $12,500 or $2,500 (it’s a little confusing) before you can buy one of these medals.
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