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Large Mahogany Relief of Prometheus, The Giver of Fire in Style of Peterpaul Ott

Circa 1960

$7,640
£5,877.20
€6,821.75
CA$10,774.22
A$12,068.94
CHF 6,339.05
MX$146,754.47
NOK 80,273.01
SEK 76,200.67
DKK 50,913.39

About the Item

Large Scale Mahogany Wood Relief Sculpture of Prometheus, The Giver of Fire In the Style of WPA artist Peterpaul Ott Wonderfully executed wood relief of titan Greek god Prometheus known for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humans. In this depiction, he holds a blazing torch and another torch blazing with licks of fire. An Agave plant at his feet add to interest and balance the sculpture's composition. Medium: Mahogany Unsigned Provenance: Acquired from private collector in New Jersey Condition: Very good, Minor wear on some edge detail. Substantial cradling and hardware on verso (see image) Peterpaul Ott was born in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia in 1895, raised in Dresden, and studied art in both Germany and Austria. In 1924 Ott came to New York City, and by 1928 had received commissions for architectural sculpture in the area. While in New York he studied at the Cooper Union and under Alexander Archipenko. Ott exhibited between 1928 and 1933 at the New York Architectural League, the National Academy of Design, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, as well as at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1929.
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.5 in (128.27 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Circle Of:
    Peterpaul Ott (1895 - 1995, Czech, American)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very Good; no visible damage. Minor separation of planking, to be expected. Solid cradling and strong hanging hardware (see images).
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D96891stDibs: LU54215611132

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