Silent Auction 2026
Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 7, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 294
MICHAEL STEVENS, Rusty
Estimate: $3,150 - $3,850
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
Michael Stevens
Rusty
2021
Red rubber, wood, enamel paint
24 x 25 x 3 in.
Fair market value: $3,500
Rusty
2021
Red rubber, wood, enamel paint
24 x 25 x 3 in.
Fair market value: $3,500
Information provided by the Artist: Born in Gilroy in 1945, Michael Stevens moved to Sacramento with his family at age ten and grew up in front of the television set. Local children's programming and somber stories on the evening news had a profound effect on him, informing his work even today. Originally a painter, Stevens began to create wood sculptures in graduate school that he further embellished with paint. Drawing inspiration from early television characters and events related to his middle-class upbringing, he juxtaposes an idealized world with reality. Many of the artist's works appear fun, but then flirt with our fears. Stevens received his BA and MA from Sacramento State, where he met his future wife and fellow artist, Suzanne Adan. Michael Stevens' work is represented in the Crocker's permanent collection.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 24.00
Width: 25.00
Depth: 3.00
Available payment options
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The Crocker Art Museum Association is a tax exempt, nonprofit organization as described in section 501 {c)3 of the IRS Code. Our tax identification number is 94-2552486.
Thank you for supporting the Crocker!