sculpture
“Femina el Fera” Figural Studio Stoneware Vase / Candleholder Signed Polk
$900.00Bulbous-form figural ceramic vase / candleholder. Marvelous textural elements: an unglazed slab with a hole for a candle or flowers was applied to an orb-shaped base with a woman’s face on the front and a beastly figure on the back (hence, the incised script on the front ‘Femina el Fera,” translating from Catalan to mean “Female Beast”). Intriguing piece, with nice patina / wear from age (namely craze lines, as shown).
Incised “Polk” signature present to the underside.
Height: 6.5″
Width: 6.25″
Depth: 5.25″
Internal Note – P12
1973 Studio Ceramic “Pythia” Sculpture by Pollack
Pollack ceramic sculpture believed to depict “Pythia” / The Oracle of Delphi draped in a cape with a headscarf holding a crystal ball. Pythia was forcibly taken by Apollo, the Greek god of truth and prophecy (and more), and the crystal ball was a symbol of his strength. This depiction suggests that Pythia has reclaimed her power by seizing the ball from her captor.
Signed “Pollack ’73.”
Height: 12.25″
Width: 4.5″
Depth: 3.5″
1974 Studio Stoneware “Bird in Tree” Sculpture Signed Pollack
$950.00Impressive stoneware sculpture in matte sepia with pops of blue and green.
Interesting form, with bird in tree motif on one side and figural decoration on the other, incorporating cut outs and open exposures as compositional constructs.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Height: 12.25 in.
Width: 8 in.
Depth: 2.25 in.
1974 Studio Stoneware “Birds” Sculpture Signed Pollack
$950.00Impressive stoneware sculpture in matte sepia with pops of blue and green.
Interesting form, with bird motifs incorporating cut outs and open exposures as compositional constructs.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Height: 12 in.
Width: 7 in.
Depth: 2 in.
1975 Crude Studio Stoneware “Angel” Vase by Pollack
1974 Figural studio pottery vase depicting an angel by ceramicist, Pollack.
Outsider / primitive in style with exaggerated features and crudely composed details, though expertly executed utilizing difficult techniques and incorporating varied textures and glazes.
Signed “Pollack ’74.”
Height: 13.75″
Width: 4.75″
Depth: 4″
Internal Note – P21
Art Deco Hammered Cast Brass Snake Form Serpentine Sculpture
$450.00Art Deco cast-brass snake sculpture (ca. 1930s, USA).
Hammered details are faithfully representative of scales.
Elegant objet d’art that sits flat on a surface and enhances any decor, pairing well with a variety of decorating styles.
Very good, vintage condition with attractive, natural patina present.
H: 0.5″ x L: 12.75″ x D: 2.5″
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware “Ladder” Brass Finish Bookends
“Ladder” bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and distributed by Raymor. Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as shown (unevenness in finish due to inconsistent wear in places, spotting, etc.).
Height: 5 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 3 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish “Stirrup” Bookends
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. Sculptural “stirrup” form with a nicely aged, patinated copper finish. Wear throughout, as shown / heavy patina.
Height: 6.75 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 4 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish Bookends
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. This exquisite example is nicely aged with a rich, patinated copper finish. Wear throughout, as shown / rich patina.
H 5.75″ x W 5.25″ x D 4″
Brazilian Modernist Brass Rhino by Alvaro Franklin da Silveira
Brass rhino sculpture designed in the 1970s by renowned Brazilian sculptor, Alvaro Franklin (Urandi, Bahia, 1935-2020).
Having learned forging and foundry methods from his grandfather, Franklin is most recognized for his metal and marble sculptural works, despite being an accomplished artist in other mediums.
Visually striking, modernist decorative object with good age/patina present, despite having been recently polished. There are spots of tarnish and scuffs, as shown.
Branded “Franklin” and “AFS”.
H: 3.25″ x L: 6.25″ x D: 2″
Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass ‘Cats’ Wall Sculpture
$225.00Mid-Century Modern ‘trio of cats’ sculpture in torch-cut sheet brass with soldered whiskers. Very nice patina and age.
10.5ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 16.5ʺH
Ceramic Bird by Howard Pierce
$95.00Lovely bird ceramic figure from revered ceramicist, Howard Pierce’s ‘animal line.’ Piece is matte brown with ‘speckled’ white accents (Pierce’s signature glaze). A fine example of California Pottery from the mid 1960s.
Manufacturer stamp is present on the underside.
3ʺW × 5ʺD × 6ʺH