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Josef Marc PlotastLondon, Big Ben Cityscape Mid Century Architectural Modernist Gold Leaf1959
1959
About the Item
Plotast, Josef Marc (Joseph Mark)
Was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1917, studied architecture and art at various universities and art schools in France, Italy, Poland and the USA. His architectural work consists primarily of works of sacred art, and more than a hundred works in this direction bear witness to his work. In the sixties and seventies the artist designed and built impressive villas on the Costa Costa.
The graphic works of the artist include posters, book illustrations and "greeting cards".
His paintings were exhibited in various galleries in the USA and Europe.
Saggitarius Gallery, New York
Gallery Mondaine, New York
Bergdorf-Goodman Art Gallery, New York
St. James Galleries, New York
Artists' House Graz, Austria
Nebbienisches Gartenhaus, Frankfurt - Palais Pálffy, Vienna
Municipal Art Association Erlangen
The sculptures were exhibited at the "Elms Museum" in Newport, RI,
and at the Jefferson Museum in Texas.
His works of art are found in various public and private collections.
- Creator:Josef Marc Plotast (1917, American)
- Creation Year:1959
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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- Condition:minor wear. please see photos.
- Gallery Location:Surfside, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU38212598002
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