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Margot Kempe Abstract Sculpture
By Margot Kempe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abstract sculpture of a woman's face by German born artist Margot Kempe. Well done executed in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

Margot Kempe Abstract Sculpture
Margot Kempe Abstract Sculpture
H 23 in W 10.75 in D 8 in
1950s Brutalist Sculpture of Two Men by Margot Kempe
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s ceramic sculpture by Margot Kempe.
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Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brutalist Stoneware Pottery Owl by Margot Kempe
By Margot Kempe
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware pottery owl by noted sculptor Margot Kempe. Art pottery in the Brutalist style.
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Pottery

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Pottery

Margot Kempe Abstract Fox Sculpture
By Margot Kempe
Located in Highland, IN
This charming little fox by sculptor Margot Kempe conveys so much personality with it's simplified
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Clay

Margot Kempe Abstract Fox Sculpture
Margot Kempe Abstract Fox Sculpture
H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Modernist Stoneware Three Wise Men Candelabra by Margot Kempe
By Margot Kempe
Located in New York, NY
Three Wise Men Candelabra by note modernist sculptor Margot Kempe. Signed, and in perfect condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Pottery

Margot Kempe Ceramic Fox Sculpture, circa 1960s
By Margot Kempe
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Cubist fox ceramic sculpture by German American Sculptor Margot Kempe (1898-1981) who
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Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Classical Modern Decorated Tole Metal Table Lamps
By Margot Kempe
Located in New York, NY
A pair of classical modern decorated tole metal table lamps.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Margot Kempe, Large Brutalist Ceramic Owl Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Pau, FR
, partly glazed, was made in the 1960s. Weight 13 lbs. Margot Kempe (1898-1981) was a German/American
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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