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Robert Hughes
Jonah & The Whale

circa 20th century

$4,800
£3,638.53
€4,248.34
CA$6,723.43
A$7,568.40
CHF 4,004.56
MX$93,876.75
NOK 49,473.32
SEK 47,316.85
DKK 31,694.75
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About the Item

This impressionist wooden sculpture of the biblical story of Jonah & The Whale was done by New Hampshire artist Robert Hughes (1915-2004). Hughes was born in Providence, Rhode Island and later moved to Berlin, New Hampshire, where he became well known as teacher for 43 years in the Berlin school system, as well as a graphic designer and artist. Hughes’ work has been compared to the work of Henry Moore and William Zorach. This unsigned 20th century wooden sculpture is carved mostly from one piece of wood, with some added pieces, and an olive green painted interior and measures approximately 33.5 in H h x 18 in W x 15 in D and is in very good condition, with minimal imperfections, shrinkage cracks, and losses. One of the fingers has a small repair. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's family. Ref: 10789
  • Creator:
    Robert Hughes (1915 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition, with minimal imperfections, shrinkage cracks, and losses. One of the fingers has a small repair.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78631stDibs: LU93137581812

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