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"Fruit Carrier, " Large Sculptural Relief in Mahogany with Male Figure, Art Deco

About the Item

Large and impressive, carved in a naive-sophisticated way that suggests folk art as well as WPA sculptures which glorified the worker, this large bas relief depicts a shirtless young man carrying a large basket overflowing with grapes, apples, pears and walnuts. The ripe bounty suggested by the fruit, and the large foliage at his feet, give the feeling of a 1940s supper club featuring a big band and floor show. The sculpture is carved in mahogany.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very minor chips and darkened areas of varnish.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865119815302
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