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Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981

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This work of Post-Modern functional art is called the 'Tongue' chair by artist and sculptor Alan Siegel, exhibited in 1981 at the Betsy Rosenfield Gallery in Chicago. Signed and dated (1981) by the artist underneath the seat. Carved from Maple and Black Walnut, this gorgeous piece of art is something unique, fun and whimsical, and ideal for art and design collectors and investors. This incredible chair, which in of itself is a sculpture of collectible fine art, was designed as a figural man's head where the backrest is comprised of the hair and eyes along with a sculpted nose, teeth and mustache. The tongue makes the seat and below that for the legs of the chair is the beard and chin. Other Alan Siegel chairs were present in the exhibition such as the 'Smiling Bandit' chair and 'Laughing Bandit' chair which were also carved from Maple and Black Walnut. Ideal for Modern and Post-Modern homes, also consider for Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Transitional and Mixed-styled rooms. Works great as a side chair, hallway chair, entryway chair, occasional chair, captains chair for a dining table or game table, reading chair or fireside chair, or office desk or guest chair. ARTIST EXHIBITIONS: 2017 Galeria Nudo, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2013 Kleinart James Gallery, Woodstock, NY 2013 Galeria Manuel Chacon, Fabrica La Aurora, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2011 Galeria Atelier, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2004 Galeria le Noir, Mexico 2002 Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY 2001 Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY 2000 Elena Zang Gallery, Woodstock (Shady), NY Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY 1998 Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY 1995, 96 Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY 1994 Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA 1993 Allene Lapides Gallery, Santa Fe, NM 1992 Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY 1991 Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA 1989, 87, 85, 81 Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY 1987 Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA 1986 Adams-Middleton Gallery, Dallas, TX Fay Gold Gallery, Atlanta, GA 1985 Sarah Squieri Gallery, Cincinnati, OH 1984, 81 Betsy Rosenfield Gallery, Chicago, IL Willingheart Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri 1983 Laumeier Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri 1981 Cordier and Ekstrom Gallery, New York, NY Michael Berger Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA 1980 Robert Miller Gallery, New York, NY 1976 Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 1974, 73, 72 Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, NY 1962 Steven Radich Gallery, New York, NY MEASUREMENTS: H 32" x W 25" x D 29" Seat Height: 17.5" Seat Depth: 19" CONDITION: Excellent condition. Lightly refinished and lacquered. When we acquired this chair there was no damage or issues, just minor and light age and use related wear to the topcoat finish. So we refinished this chair very lightly and applied a light lacquer coat and now the chair looks as good as new and is beautiful and ready for immediate use.
  • Creator:
    Alan Siegel (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Excellent lightly refinished condition, ready for immediate use. See description for more details.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1330227261092
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