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1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American

$875

£662.73

€761.12

CA$1,226.16

A$1,333.08

CHF 706.80

MX$15,980.30

NOK 8,983.10

SEK 8,229.74

DKK 5,688.44

About the Item

Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the Abstractionists, WPA artists of the day. The ceramic bust is mounted on a black painted wooden base.

Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Paint,Wood,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very slight wear to the paint on the base.
Seller Location:
Oakland, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7361245388872

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