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Chris Bladen

South African 20th Century

Potato Grouper

signed and numbered AP

painted bronze, on a stone base

height: 62cm excluding base; 98cm including base; width: 120,5cm; depth: 79cm

Notes

"This old man of the sea is king of its coral environment – grumpy by nature, with a bulky build and easily identifiable spotted hue. This potato grouper bronze sculpture truly has a presence of its own."¹

¹^. Chris Bladen (no date) Chris Bladen, Life-Size Bronze Potato Grouper Sculpture, online, accessed 21 July 2026.

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