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Jane Dedecker Female Bronze "The Reader " ed. 4/31

$2,750
£2,086.98
€2,404.65
CA$3,885.31
A$4,163.05
CHF 2,233.18
MX$49,311.90
NOK 28,170.37
SEK 25,771.53
DKK 17,963.04

About the Item

Figurative sculptor Jane DeDecker Iowa, Colorado (1961-), Bronze titled "The Reader" edition #4/31. Female with hat bronze with artist applied patina on reclining chair reading a book. Sold out edition, signed and numbered on back. Estate of Joan Conway Crancer, daughter of the famous St. Louis painter Fred Conway, and was a passionate art collector, included in her collection were Calder Sculptures, Max Beckman paintings and Roman antiquities. She was actively involved with the Saint Louis Art Museum, where she served for many years as Museum Trustee and member of the Acquisition Committee, and remained Honorary Trustee for the rest of her life. Bio Jane DeDecker has been making a major contribution to the world sculpture scene since 1986. Creating over 350 limited edition, original sculptures, 90 of those being life-size and 20 one-of-a-kind monuments, with multiple sold-out editions. She has been published in magazines reaching global circulations, from USA Today to Forbes Magazine. Jane DeDecker has hit her stride in honoring the historical significance of women’s achievements through sculptural form. Throughout her career, she has commemorated the accomplishments of over 35 trailblazers like Amelia Earhart, Emily Dickenson, Harriett Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Alice Paul, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Hellen Keller, and Laura Cornelius Kellogg — this list just scratches the surface of the league of women she has brought into her life and her studio. These women were there to bear witness and bear the burden of discrimination and doubt in their abilities because of their gender. Against insurmountable odds, these champions accomplished groundbreaking achievements. In 2021 Jane had over 15 sculptures of sentinel women (in various stages of completion) gracing her studio. And there is always room for more. Cities and special interest groups across the nation have been commissioning Jane to capture and honor their local unsung heroine and icons. Until now, many of these women were merely forgotten and rarely mentioned but in footnotes. DeDecker’s latest commission debut is an homage to 4 giants in the civil rights movement titled “Ripples of Change” for Seneca Falls, NY. As described by Jane “Each of these women has their own individual connection to Seneca Falls as well as their unified dedication to women’s suffrage… “Each answers their own call to effect change, and yet their individual efforts merge into a coalesced movement that promotes, honors and expands the rights of women.” Her accolades in this category have led her to help pass a bill (HR-473) through the US Congress and Senate to have a monument placed in Washington DC that honors the women who fought for and eventually passed the 19th Amendment.
  • Creator:
    Jane DeDecker (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820248329932

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