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Deborah butterfield in full deborah kay butterfield born may 7 1949 san diego california us american sculptor known for her semiabstract elegant sculptures of horses made initially from natural and found materials. Deborah butterfields sculptures of horses appear to be fashioned from branches scrap metal and weathered lumber she uses these materials as the basis for each work casting the final sculpture in bronze which creates a rich patina that mimics the natural color and texture of wood. Deborah butterfield american born may 7 1949 is a renowned sculptor known for sculpting horses from materials such as wood and metal butterfield was born in san diego ca on the same day as the 75th running of the kentucky derby a fact that she claims to be the source of inspiration for her tendency to sculpt horses