'Cephalopod' $22,175.00

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Dimensions of the bronze octopus sculpture: 

17" H x 28" W x 33" L, Approximately weighing 90 lbs.

Ships globally from TIBURON.

Limited edition of 20 pieces - Released in - 2011  

Inquire about the having any of Kirk McGuire's artworks scaled up for large installations. 

This piece can also be purchased as a leveled glass top coffee table.  

Monarchs of the Deep. I have always been profoundly intrigued by cephalopods, an ancient lineage of marine wonders found throughout the global ocean. This free-standing fine art sculpture represents my creative vision of the largest known species in existence: the Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini). In the wild, records indicate these magnificent apex creatures can weigh up to 600 pounds, navigating their underwater kingdoms with an almost supernatural fluidity.
Biologically extraordinary, cephalopods possess three hearts, advanced neural structures, and exceptional vision. They are highly intelligent masters of their environment, capable of executing near-instantaneous camouflage to mirror the textures and colors of the sea floor. This hot-cast bronze masterwork transforms the heavy, unyielding medium into a weightless testament to their organic grace, designed to capture the brilliant intellect and fluid movement of a truly remarkable species.


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'Cephalopod' Sculpture dimensions: 17" H x 28" W x 33" L Edition of 20 / 2011 known to cause people to stop and stare. Adding movement and harmony to any decor. Can be purchased as a 'leveled' table base as well. (look in bronze table gallery.)
'Cephalopod' Sculpture dimensions: 17" H x 28" W x 33" L Edition of 20 / 2011 shown in a beautiful rich brown patina, ask Kirk about other color options.
'Cephalopod' Sculpture dimensions: 17" H x 28" W x 33" L Edition of 20 / 2011 actual bronze art foundries have thought this was a real octopus and not sculpted! This sculpture in unbelievable!
Kirk McGuire Bronze Sculpture - Tiburon, CA 94920
Sephora & Firmenich invited Kirk McGuire's 'Cephalopod' to be part of their show. In the 'Meatpacking District' Manhattan, NY.
'Cephalopod' (Face details) Sculpture dimensions: 17" H x 28" W x 33" L Edition of 20 / 2011 known to cause people to stop and stare. Can be purchased as a 'leveled' table base as well. (look in bronze table gallery.)
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'Cephalopod' shown with Sephora Sensorium. 'Meatpacking District' Manhattan, NY.
A 27-Year-Old Sculptor's First Bronze In 1987, when Kirk McGuire debuted his first hyper-realistic bronze octopus sculpture, "On the Move," at the Carmel Fine Art Gallery, it sparked an unexpected controversy. A nearby bronze foundry owner called the gallery upset, claiming the piece was so anatomically perfect that McGuire could not have sculpted it himself. Instead, the critic accused him of drying out a real octopus and making a mold from its body. While the accusation was meant as a slight, it was actually a massive testament to McGuire's technical skill, because casting a real octopus is physically impossible. Lacking an internal skeleton, an octopus immediately loses its shape and collapses into mush outside of water. This legendary dedication to true anatomical realism is the foundation built into every limited-edition octopus table and bronze sculpture he creates today.
'On The Move' 1987