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Max KalishPair of Miner Bookends1921-1925
1921-1925
About the Item
Max Kalish was an important and highly collected American sculptor desired for his depictions of the working man. Here we see a miner taking a break. Kalish was adept at conveying a pathos and empathy but also a admiration and almost heroic stature of these individuals. Done during an era when New York city and other urban places in America were seeing huge growth and expansion, Kalish credits and tells the story of the people behind this actual work.
Bookends in the 1920's were a desirable and highly sought after form of sculpture that was put to good use. People had book collections and shelves and it was fashionable to collect bookends made by noted sculptors. Today, it is still a wonderful way of having art on shelves - either with or without holding the books! These editions were very small and are difficult to come by.
Gorham was one of the finest founders in the city and the United States.
- Creator:Max Kalish (1891 - 1945, American, Lithuanian)
- Creation Year:1921-1925
- Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
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- Condition:Very nice condition and no issues.
- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1413214337162
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