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Iron Swordfish Created by a Nebraksan Farmer, circa 1940s

$1,750

£1,325.46

€1,522.25

CA$2,452.32

A$2,666.17

CHF 1,413.61

MX$31,960.60

NOK 17,966.20

SEK 16,459.49

DKK 11,376.88

About the Item

Iron swordfish created by Byron Groelz, a farmer from Phillips, Nebraska. Born around 1900, Mr. Groelz made decorative iron for an environment on his ranch.

Dimensions:
Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good stable condition. Please see photos.
Seller Location:
Santa Monica, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U1110248734565

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