Patrick O'Reilly Irish, b. 1957
Minding His Own Business, 2023
Bronze
120 x 130 x 45 cm
47 1/4 x 51 1/8 x 17 3/4 inches
47 1/4 x 51 1/8 x 17 3/4 inches
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“All my figures, even if they are teddy bears, take the form of humans. A teddy bear is a very non-threatening animal, but a bear is very vicious, so it's...
“All my figures, even if they are teddy bears, take the form of humans. A teddy bear is a very non-threatening animal, but a bear is very vicious, so it's that combination. He's got enormous power. He could eat you, but he is very gentle. Teddy bears are very universal.”- Patrick O'Reilly
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