Bob Cooper “Patina Pot with Beads” Copper Wall Sculpture – Shadowbox Frame

Dynamic handcrafted wall sculpture by Bob Cooper, created for Copper Images of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This dimensional composition features a stylized vessel form in flame-patinated copper, richly variegated in turquoise and bronze tones. The piece is adorned with white leather cord and turquoise-colored glass beads, evoking a Southwestern ceremonial style. Each element is hand-shaped and torch-treated to produce vivid texture and tonal depth. Signed “Cooper” on the lower right and presented in a rustic wood shadowbox frame, double matted and glazed for preservation and visual depth.

A striking example of Cooper’s copper artistry, blending regional symbolism with natural materials and tactile craftsmanship. Its compact size makes it ideal for collectors of Southwestern, rustic, or artisan metalwork.

Condition:
Excellent condition, with no damage or repairs noted. The copper surface features intentional tonal variation from the artist’s patination process. Frame, matting, and glazing are clean and display-ready.

Dimensions:
Overall (framed): 8.5" x 10.5"
Visible artwork: 4" x 6"

Provenance:
From Copper Images, 402 Alamo Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Retains original Copper Images by Cooper label verso.

Artist Biography:
Bob Cooper is an American sculptor and metal artist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, recognized for his hand-crafted copper wall sculptures under the Copper Images studio name. His work combines Southwest-inspired motifs—such as masks, pottery, dancers, and ceremonial figures—with flame-patinated copper, leather, turquoise, and beads. Each piece is uniquely hand-formed, heat-treated, and composed to evoke movement, texture, and cultural symbolism. Cooper’s pieces have been widely collected and exhibited throughout the American Southwest and remain sought after for their tactile surfaces and regional character.