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Stunning Art Deco Working Man Carrying a Hay Bale Sculpture on Brass & Iron Base

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Stylized 1920s sculpture of a 'working class hero'. This unique work of art from the early 20th century immediately caught our attention. The powerful statement that the artist has made with this incredibly stylish and strong sculpture leaves a lasting impression. It seems that this amazing Art Deco sculpture is not signed and that is why we have named it 'ode to the working man'. We have no idea who created this wonderfully stylized, solid oak sculpture, but he may have left a clue. The bolts that go through the first brass plaque and down through the wrought iron plaques, all have different markings on top (see images 12 and 13). They could be masonic symbols or some sort of secret ciphers, we are not sure. What we are sure of is that this truly is a very well made work of Art by a very talented artist and it is of museum quality and condition. Somebody, somewhere must recognize this wonderful style (and therefor the artist), because anyone capable of creating such a stunning sculpture simply cannot be a 'one day fly'. If you are a collector of rare and great quality art (deco) then this sculpture could be the perfect addition to your collection. Our price for this antique includes perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum height x width x depth: 11.8 x 8.1 x 3.8 inches. Weight: 11 pounds lbs. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again). You can shop all our 800+ listings on 1stdibs by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.8 in (29.98 cm)Width: 8.1 in (20.58 cm)Depth: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please read item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FiGQ16081stDibs: LU2341310908281
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