Pair of Art Deco female head sculpture

By RFrohoff, 17 September, 2022
Description

Pair of Art Deco female head sculptures.  Material feels like heavy plaster of Paris.  Painted a medium-grayish blue.  Most likely from early 1930s.  18" tall x 18" wide at base x 8" deep at middle of face image.  These have been in my family for approximately 90 years.  My grandfather brought them home to my grandmother. I was told they were retail store fixtures.  I have looked all over online, in libraries, etc.  Never seen anything else like them.

Category
Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Medium
Likely heavy weight plaster of Paris, painted. A chalky ceramic under semi-gloss blue-gray paint.
Distinguishing marks
Not signed. Have not found any manufacturing marks.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
18" tall x 18" wide at base x 8" deep at middle of face image
Date Period
estimated early 1930s
Weight
10 pounds each. This is a pair of identical Art Deco sculptures.
History
In my family for 90+ years. It is my understanding that my grandfather brought them home to my grandmother. I have been told they were retail store fixtures. I have looked all over online, looked through library books, never seen anything else like them. Unique, striking Art Deco pieces.
For Sale?
No
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