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Lot # 53 - Michael Garman 1984 “Pay Phone Caller” Sculpture – Signed, COA
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
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| Start Date/Time: | 11-May-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 18-May-2026 7:52:00 PM |
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Description :
A richly detailed, character-filled 1984 sculpture by renowned Americana artist Michael Garman, titled Pay Phone Caller. This hand-painted cast sculpture captures a realistic street scene: a weary man making a call at a public pay phone, holding a cup and surrounded by everyday objects such as a sagging paper bag full of belongings and a chained phone book. Garman’s signature style—gritty textures, expressive faces, and authentic working-class storytelling—is fully present here. The sculpture retains its original hangtag/COA and gold foil maker’s label on the underside. An excellent display piece for collectors of Americana, 1980s nostalgia, and Michael Garman productions. Note: Some internally dirty-looking areas are visible within the payphone housing and textured surfaces, consistent with age and Garman’s intentionally weathered realism. ITEM DETAILS: Artist: Michael Garman Title: Pay Phone Caller Year: 1984 Medium: Hand-painted cast sculpture (from Michael Garman’s proprietary low-cost casting process) Markings: Base signed and dated © 1984 Michael Garman Original gold foil Michael Garman Productions – Colorado Springs label on bottom Original COA hangtag attached Subject: Man using a public payphone, holding a cup; chained phone book; paper bag of belongings at his feet Style: Americana, working-class realism Collector Notes: Michael Garman sculptures are widely collected for their storytelling quality 1980s pieces with intact tags and labels are increasingly desirable Ideal décor for office, den, library, or nostalgic display Included: Sculpture, original COA tag
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