Archie Held is one of the most sought after water artists in the world. His elegant, contemporary aesthetic, combined with his flawless technique in bronze and stainless steel are one of the reasons he is sought after for public and private placements.
Archie is an internationally recognized artist who has been creating sculpture since the late 1970s. He studied at UCLA for both his graduate and undergraduate degrees. The Archie Held Studio, founded in 1985 and based in Richmond, California, has produced over 500 pieces of artwork and currently employs a team of 10 talented artists and metal fabricators. Archie works primarily in bronze and stainless steel; water is often used as a central element to further complement the simple and elegant designs. The appeal of his tranquil creations has led to several private as well as public art commissions. He enjoys working with clients on custom site-specific projects and welcomes collaborations with designers and architects.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Kips Bay Court, New York, NY
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK
Brittania Oyster Point, South San Francisco, CA
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
Charles Krug Winery, St Helena, CA
University of Arts and Science of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK
Sacramento City Hall, Sacramento, CA
Avalon Towers, San Francisco, CA
Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa, CA
Beringer Vineyards, Napa, CA
Vichon Winery, Napa, CA
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey, San Francisco, CA
Sky Tokyo Club, Tokyo, Japan
Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles, CA
Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
Hilton Hotel, Tucson, AZ
Hyatt Regency, Scottsdale, AZ
Harrah’s Resort Casino, NV
Harrah’s Resort Casino, LA
Orchard Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Bishop Ranch, San Ramon, CA
Auberge du Soleil Resort, Napa, CA
Chevron Texaco Headquarters, San Ramon, CA
W. W. Grainger World Headquarters, Chicago, IL
Alliant Energy World Headquarters, Madison, WI
SAP Technology, Newtown Square, PA
SAP Technology, Palo Alto, CA
Howard Hughes Corporation, Las Vegas, NV
Panasonic Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
First Republic Bank, New York, NY
Rene di Rosa Foundation, Napa, CA
San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo, CA
Department of Health Services, Richmond, CA
City of Los Angeles, Dept. of Water & Power, CA
T Mimarlik, Istanbul, Turkey
San Francisco Tennis Club, San Francisco, CA
Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford, CA
Gateway Medical Center, Dublin, CA
Sierra Health Services, Las Vegas, NV
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Monterey, CA
Palo Alto Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA
Mercyhurst College, PA
Price Waterhouse Corporation, Washington D.C.
Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Cleveland, Ohio
Alza Corporation, Mountain View, CA