Robert Bain (1911-1973) Scottish, Bronze Abstract Sculpture Mother & Child. Abstract bronze sculpture of a mother embracing her child, attached to square black marble cube. Faded tag on base.

Size: 3 x 4 1/2 x 10 in.

Robert Bain (1911–1973) was a Scottish-born sculptor and educator who became a prominent figure in South Africa’s art world. Trained at the Edinburgh College of Art and later at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence—where he won the Gold Medal in 1948 for a modern interpretation of Michelangelo’s David—Bain developed a reputation for his skill across multiple media, including wood, bronze, marble, and gesso. After settling in South Africa in 1937, he became Head of the Johannesburg School of Art, a position he held for about 15 years, shaping generations of artists. His notable works include large-scale public commissions such as bronze relief doors for the South African Reserve Bank and a monumental sculpture of King George IV, alongside more intimate bronzes exploring themes of motherhood and human form. Bain’s career reflected both classical training and modern sensibilities, securing his legacy as a key sculptor of the mid-20th century.

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