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Mid Century Modern Bronze "Virgo" Zodiac Sculpture by Fred Press

$1,000per item
£762.22per item
€879.14per item
CA$1,420.30per item
A$1,526.26per item
CHF 818.93per item
MX$17,978.42per item
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Fred Press (1919–2012) was a renowned American designer and sculptor known for his prolific work in high-end giftware. During the 1950s, while serving as chief designer at Rubel and Company, he created this influential series of astrological figures. These pieces embody the Brutalist and Modernist aesthetic of the mid-20th century. They feature elongated forms, simplified facial features, and a textured, raw surface typical of Press’s sculptural work. Virgo, a singular, graceful figure with stylized hair and a long robe. Each sculpture is cast in solid bronze. The signature "© FRED PRESS" and the name of the zodiac sign are incised into the integral plinth. These examples feature a rich, aged bronze patina with notable verdigris (greenish) oxidation highlights in the recessed details.
  • Creator:
    Fred Press (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedford Hills, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU970744301902

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