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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.
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Seeking appraisal -- Art Deco female head sculptures, set of two