Trying to identify...

[klc328i]

I am trying to identify a modern sculpture vase that is bronze in color. I'm not sure of the metal, but a magnet does not stick to it. The initials on the bottom are D (medium size) M (large size) B (medium size) with a smaller S centered beneath. All the letters touch each other, for instance the M is larger and centered between the D and B. The S is the smallest and is centered in the "v" of the M. It also has a 94 incised below the letter. I'm guessing this is the year it was sculpted.

Can anyone identify the sculptor or manufacturer for me? Thanks so much.

[fritchie]

Can you post pictures? One overall and a close-up of the inscription would help. I agree with your conclusion about year. "M" may be the sculptor's surname initial letter. The "S" is a puzzle.

[klc328i]

Thank you so much for replying. I just took pics and hopefully attached.

[fritchie]

Thanks for the images. An odd color, which I assume is pretty close to truth, though each monitor is different. If the central part of the inscription were Mc, that might be a stronger clue, but I really have no idea what this one represents. Hope you learn more, and if you do, please tell us. It's a nice piece.

[evaldart]

I am aware of a blacksmithing trick called forging "pillows". It involves injecting compressed air between red-hot edge-joined plates and expanding them like a baloon.. The end result looks like this thing. But this is usually done in steel. The signature stamp also indicates a blacksmith process. I suppose the same thing could be done with bronze plates. Just a thought.