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Marshall Shields
"Carved Horse Head, " Bas-relief Mahogany Wall Sculpture by Marshall Shields

c. 1940s

About the Item

"Carved Horse Head" is a bas relief sculpture hand-carved from mahogany by Marshall "Buster" Shields. In features two horses in profile, one behind the other, rearing back with their mouths open. Their manes are clipped short, and they have no bridle or other sign of human riders. To the left, there are two fern leaves. The frame was also carved by the artist to go with the piece. Art size: 8" x 8 1/2" Frame size: 12 3/4" x 13 3/4"
  • Creator:
    Marshall Shields
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11485c1stDibs: LU60534135332
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