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Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century

By Fong Chow

Located in New York, NY

A midcentury ceramic bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden in the Gulfstream series. The form is wheel

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Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Greater Kudu Ram Sculpture, Signed, Circa 1975
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Greater Kudu Ram Sculpture, Signed, Circa 1975

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Greater Kudu Ram Sculpture, Signed, Circa 1975

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

later moved to New York and studied under Fong Chow at the Metropotitan Museum of Art and learned the

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Limited Edition Bronze Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

way to New York where he studied under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

. He made his way to New York where he studied under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition "Lioness" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

York where he studied under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art of glazes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition "Gerenuk and Tree" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition "Gerenuk and Tree" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition "Gerenuk and Tree" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art of glazes and patinas. He moved to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 17 in D 6 in

Massive Bronze Artist Proof Rhinoceros Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art of glazes and patinas. He moved to Big

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Sculpture of a Gazelle Signed Numbered Limited Ed.

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

natural world. He studied Chinese glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered
Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered

Loet Vanderveen Penguin Bronze Sculpture Signed Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the Metropolitan

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow
Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow

Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow

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H 1 in W 12 in D 24 in

Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow

Located in Sagaponack, NY

"Beach Towel", created by master ceramicist Fong Chow. (Fong Chow worked at Glidden Pottery in the role

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pine

Large Glidden Pottery Sandstone Artware Vase by Fong Chow
Large Glidden Pottery Sandstone Artware Vase by Fong Chow

Large Glidden Pottery Sandstone Artware Vase by Fong Chow

By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow

Located in Rochester, NY

Large bulbous dimple formed glazed earthenware sandstone vase by Fong Chow ( 1923 -2012 ) for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Mother Elephant and Baby Pink Elephant by Fong Chow
Mother Elephant and Baby Pink Elephant by Fong Chow

Mother Elephant and Baby Pink Elephant by Fong Chow

Located in New York, NY

A charming painting by Fong Chow of a mother elephant and her pink baby.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Paintings

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow
Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a lovely and rare covered box by Glidden Pottery and most likely designed by Fong Chow who

Category

Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden
1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden

1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden

By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A striped, ceramic vase with satin matte glaze stamped with Glidden's ram head mark and signed "4004".

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa Artware Stoneware Vessel Vase Cup
Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa Artware Stoneware Vessel Vase Cup

Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa Artware Stoneware Vessel Vase Cup

By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Small vase with wonderful layered glaze. Marked on base with incised "4005" and ram's head stamp. Alfred, NY, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp
Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp

Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp

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H 24 in Dm 5 in

Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp

By Glidden Pottery

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fong Chow design "Gulfstream" line for Glidden ceramics. Excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Potter Lion Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Ceramic Potter Lion Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Ceramic Potter Lion Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Nantucket, MA

taking up a career as a fashion designer. A friendship with Fong Chow, a curator at the New York

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Loet Vanderveen Running Chetahs Bronze Sculpture
Loet Vanderveen Running Chetahs Bronze Sculpture

Loet Vanderveen Running Chetahs Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

learned the art of glazing from Fong Chow, who later became the curator of the Far Eastern Department of

Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Giraffe Family Bronze Sculpture
Loet Vanderveen Giraffe Family Bronze Sculpture

Loet Vanderveen Giraffe Family Bronze Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

art of glazing from Fong Chow, who later became the curator of the Far Eastern Department of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Deer Sculpture Signed Loet
Bronze Deer Sculpture Signed Loet

Bronze Deer Sculpture Signed Loet

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H 11 in W 114.5 in D 9 in

Bronze Deer Sculpture Signed Loet

Located in New York, NY

designer. He was not satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Bronze Imperial Bull Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Imperial Bull Loet Vanderveen

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H 10 in W 19 in D 9 in

Bronze Imperial Bull Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Atlanta, GA

York, he discovered ceramics and learned the art of glazing from Fong Chow, who later became the

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow
Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow

Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow

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H 3.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glidden ceramic bowl by Fong Chow. Bowl measures 3.5" high and 11.5” diameter.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fong Chow for Glidden Large Ceramic Bowl Midcentury
Fong Chow for Glidden Large Ceramic Bowl Midcentury

Fong Chow for Glidden Large Ceramic Bowl Midcentury

By Fong Chow

Located in San Diego, CA

Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa large ceramic bowl. Alfred, NY 1950s Fong Chow (1923-2012 ) was

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Large Constructivist vase by Californian Fong Chow
Large Constructivist vase by Californian Fong Chow

Large Constructivist vase by Californian Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in South Charleston, WV

Hand built piece by Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow Californian Artist. It is a dimpled or pinched vase

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow
Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a lovely and rare covered box by Glidden Pottery and most likely designed by Fong Chow who

Category

Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Mesa Blue Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
Monumental Mesa Blue Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

Monumental Mesa Blue Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental mesa blue "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Massive Bronze "Greater Kudu" Ram Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Massive Bronze "Greater Kudu" Ram Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Massive Bronze "Greater Kudu" Ram Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learned the art of glazes and patinas. He moved to

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Limited Edition Koala Bear in Tree Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Limited Edition Koala Bear in Tree Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Limited Edition Koala Bear in Tree Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

near a zoo. He made his way to New York where he studied under Fong Chow at the Metropolitan Museum of

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Original Loet Vanderveen "Reclining Horse" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Reclining Horse" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Reclining Horse" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Loet Vanderveen "Walrus" Bronze 2 Tone Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Walrus" Bronze 2 Tone Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Walrus" Bronze 2 Tone Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Loet Vanderveen "Elephant and Baby" Bronze 2-Tone Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Elephant and Baby" Bronze 2-Tone Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Elephant and Baby" Bronze 2-Tone Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. This

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Loet Vanderveen "Small Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Small Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Small Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the Metropolitan

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Original Loet Vanderveen "Large Polar Bear" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Large Polar Bear" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Large Polar Bear" Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Loet Vanderveen "Classic Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Classic Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Classic Polar Bear" 2 Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

. He studied Chinese glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Loet Vanderveen "Panther, Classic" Two-Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
Original Loet Vanderveen "Panther, Classic" Two-Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

Original Loet Vanderveen "Panther, Classic" Two-Tone Bronze Wildlife Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Tustin, CA

designer in Zurich, London and New York. He studied Chinese glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

PC Consolidated Listing, Decorative Accessories
PC Consolidated Listing, Decorative Accessories

PC Consolidated Listing, Decorative Accessories

Located in Sagaponack, NY

, f_1812282 , Price: $850 1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden , 9.25 x 2.5 , f_19933662

Category

20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy
Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy

Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy

By Alvino Bagni

Located in Dayton, OH

” vases because they resemble the work of Fong Chow’s Gulfstream designs for Glidden pottery. (See example

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Panther on Acrylic Block
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Panther on Acrylic Block

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Panther on Acrylic Block

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, the curator of the Far Eastern Department of the

Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Art Bronze Kudu Sculpture Limited Edition # 303 Signed
Loet Vanderveen Art Bronze Kudu Sculpture Limited Edition # 303 Signed

Loet Vanderveen Art Bronze Kudu Sculpture Limited Edition # 303 Signed

By Franz Hagenauer, Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

studied Chinese glaze techniques for three years with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Koala Bronze Wildlife Sculpture Signed Numbered
Loet Vanderveen Koala Bronze Wildlife Sculpture Signed Numbered

Loet Vanderveen Koala Bronze Wildlife Sculpture Signed Numbered

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

with Fong Chow, then curator of the Far Eastern Department of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. This

Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Collection by Fong Chow

Ceramic Collection by Fong Chow

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Fong Chow's grandfather, who was one of the first Chinese to be educated in America, paved the way

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Gorilla by Loet Vanderveen.

Bronze Gorilla by Loet Vanderveen.

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H 5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Bronze Gorilla by Loet Vanderveen.

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, working as a fashion designer. He was not satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, the

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Running Hound by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Running Hound by Loet Vanderveen

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Bronze Running Hound by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, working as a fashion designer. He was not satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, the

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Horse Family by Loet Vanderveen.

Bronze Horse Family by Loet Vanderveen.

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H 11 in W 15 in D 10 in

Bronze Horse Family by Loet Vanderveen.

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

a meeting with Fong Chow, the curator of the Far Eastern Department of the Metropolitan Museum in

Category

Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thomson Gazelle by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Thomson Gazelle by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Thomson Gazelle by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, working as a fashion designer. He was not satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, the

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Penguin and Walrus by Loet Vanderveen

Penguin and Walrus by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, working as a fashion designer. He was not satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, the

Category

Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Panther and Cheetah by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Panther and Cheetah by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Oakland Park, FL

, working as a fashion designer. He was not satisfied with his profession and a meeting with Fong Chow, the

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Bronze Cougar Stretching by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Cougar Stretching by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Cougar Stretching by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

chow who was curator of the far Eastern department at the Metropolitan museum of Art. Fong encouraged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

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H 11 in W 14.75 in D 8.5 in

Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chow who was curator of the far Eastern department at the Metropolitan museum of Art. Fong encouraged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 5 in

Bronze Deer Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chow who was curator of the far Eastern department at the Metropolitan museum of Art. Fong encouraged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Horses by Loet Vanderveen
Pair of Bronze Horses by Loet Vanderveen

Pair of Bronze Horses by Loet Vanderveen

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H 11.75 in W 12 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Bronze Horses by Loet Vanderveen

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

chow who was curator of the far Eastern department at the Metropolitan museum of Art. Fong encouraged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Fong Chow For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fong chow you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fong chow for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a fong chow — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each fong chow bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Loet Vanderveen, Fong Chow and Glidden Pottery each produced at least one beautiful fong chow that is worth considering.

How Much is a Fong Chow?

Prices for a fong chow start at $750 and top out at $3,960 with the average selling for $1,713.

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