Kalamazoo, Michigan
Merrill ‘Sonny’ Dalton

Mixed metals, wire
1988
Piano Height: 7 in; Length: 14 1/2 in
Other – Sculptures

Engraved on both piano lid & violinist: Sonny Dalton / 1988

This signed Sonny Dalton (1933-2011) mixed-metal steampunk grand piano, pianist, and violinist sculptures are comprised of various found parts of metal.  Sculptor Sonny Dalton was known for his unique and often whimsical sculptures.  His “signature” pieces are trains and motorcycles, but we know with certainty he was  commissioned by museums and private citizens for various pieces of art, which may be the case here with the two musicians and grand piano.