Roger Reutimann (Swiss/American, b. 1961), Contemplation

2008, patinated bronze, edition numbered "6/9," with impressed signature and date, mounted atop a round polished black stone base.

47 x 16 x 15 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina

Swiss-born artist Roger Reutimann has led a dynamic and creative life, mastering a range of disciplines within the arts and popular culture. He earned a master’s degree in sculpture from the University of the Arts in Zurich where he developed a foundation in fine craftsmanship and design. Early in his career, Reutimann founded a design company, producing limited-edition collections of hand-crafted light fixtures. Reutimann's career broadened when he worked at Art Basel and later served as CEO of FORUM International Art Fairs, organizing prominent exhibitions in Zurich, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf.

In 2008, Reutimann transitioned to making art full-time with recent endeavors focused on public art. His sculpture Cadillactus, commissioned by the City of Palm Springs, CA, won the prestigious CODAworx People’s Choice Award in 2024. His works are featured in public and private collections worldwide, as well as in luxury hotels and cruise ships. Reutimann’s distinguished clientele includes Sir Elton John, Emily Blunt, Anderson Cooper, and Sheryl Sandberg. His sculptures have also been sold at premier auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Roger Reutimann currently lives and works in Boulder, Colorado.

Good estate condition.