Rubin Peacock (American), "Untitled Totem" Bronze Maquette Sculpture

1970, patinated bronze, signed and dated near the base.

19 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

A 5-foot version of this sculpture is in the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. “Untitled Totem,” was originally designed in 1978 as a gift for two friends who played important roles in his early career. Henrietta Near commissioned the VMFA’s 2005 version as a memorial for her departed husband, Pinkney, a curator at the museum for 30 years. It lived in her Fan garden for a decade before she donated it.

Making a statement through art has been a lifelong pursuit for Rubin Peacock. A native of North Carolina, Peacock received his B.S. and B.F.A. degrees from the University of Georgia, going on to the Peace Corps for two years and then continuing his education at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received his Masters of Fine Art degree. Today, Rubin is truly a dedicated working artist, having made a commitment to producing sculptures for over fifty years.

The strength and power expressed in Rubin’s sculpture have not gone unnoticed in the world of business and fine art. Rubin is fortunate to have his work in many corporate collections, such as the E.R. Carpenter Co., Inc., Corporate Headquarters Richmond, VA; Trammel-Crow Corp., the Arboretum Business Park, Richmond, VA; Trans-Am Corp America’s Gateway Park, Miami, FL; Wheat Securities, Richmond, VA; and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, VA. Besides corporate commissions, Peacock’s sculptures can be found in the collections of the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, the University of Richmond, the Valentine Museum, the University of Virginia, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts, and the Cary Hill Sculpture Garden in Charles City, VA.


Rubbing to the patina and some light oxidation greening.

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