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Founding Fathers WPA Bronzes by Rosario R. Fiore, 1930s
Founding Fathers WPA Bronzes by Rosario R. Fiore, 1930s

Founding Fathers WPA Bronzes by Rosario R. Fiore, 1930s

Located in Savannah, GA

Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A set of three WPA bronzes depicting founding

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Vintage 1930s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Mailman, " Rare and Important WPA Maquette and Bronze by Rudolf Henn
"Mailman, " Rare and Important WPA Maquette and Bronze by Rudolf Henn

"Mailman, " Rare and Important WPA Maquette and Bronze by Rudolf Henn

By Rudolph Henn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and important pairing of plaster maquette and bronze panel, sculpted in preparation for a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Donal Hord WPA San Diego California Montezuma Aztec Bronze Sculpture Art
Antique Donal Hord WPA San Diego California Montezuma Aztec Bronze Sculpture Art

Antique Donal Hord WPA San Diego California Montezuma Aztec Bronze Sculpture Art

By Donal Hord

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic original bronze sculpture by California sculptor/artist Donal Hord and dates from the

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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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"Warrior and Winged Horse"  Bronze by Important WPA Sculptor
"Warrior and Winged Horse"  Bronze by Important WPA Sculptor

"Warrior and Winged Horse" Bronze by Important WPA Sculptor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

America. Hancock's original clay model was later cast in bronze in 1986, and this example is one of 12

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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Machine Age WPA Style Period German Bronze
Machine Age WPA Style Period German Bronze

Machine Age WPA Style Period German Bronze

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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in

Machine Age WPA Style Period German Bronze

Located in Petaluma, CA

We have been selling bronzes for over 35 years and have never seen anything quite like this. This

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Vintage 1930s German Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp
Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp

Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

By WPA artist Thomas Lo Medico,each face shows another of Aesop's Fables.From a series of

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp
Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp

Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

By WPA artist Joseph Lomedico,each face shows another of Aesop's Fables. From a series of

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp.
Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp.

Impressive WPA Artist-Signed Sculptural Bronze Lamp.

Located in Bellport, NY

By WPA artist Thomas Lo Medico each face shows another of Aesop's Fables.From a series of

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Large Bronze Stylized Female Sculpture, WPA Artist Michael Lintz, 1946
Large Bronze Stylized Female Sculpture, WPA Artist Michael Lintz, 1946

Large Bronze Stylized Female Sculpture, WPA Artist Michael Lintz, 1946

By Michael Lantz

Located in Buffalo, NY

, while working as an instructor for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), he won a competition to

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Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Industry and Agriculture, " Allegorical WPA-Art Deco Sculpture with Male Figures
"Industry and Agriculture, " Allegorical WPA-Art Deco Sculpture with Male Figures

"Industry and Agriculture, " Allegorical WPA-Art Deco Sculpture with Male Figures

Located in Philadelphia, PA

two figures are linked together in an intimate, almost sensual, manner. The bronze is finished with a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

WPA Bronze Plaque by French Artist Evariste Jonchere, circa 1930
WPA Bronze Plaque by French Artist Evariste Jonchere, circa 1930

WPA Bronze Plaque by French Artist Evariste Jonchere, circa 1930

Located in Bernville, PA

WPA bronze plaque by French artist Evariste Jonchere, (1892-1956). Dimensions: 15 inches wide, 12

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20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Release of the Sun, " Extremely Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Lantz, WPA Artist
"Release of the Sun, " Extremely Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Lantz, WPA Artist

"Release of the Sun, " Extremely Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Lantz, WPA Artist

By Michael Lantz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary find, this dynamic allegorical sculpture of the sun being released by the hand of God was made by Michael Lantz, renowned for his powerful sculptures for the Federal...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

WPA Style Art Deco Transportation Worker Bronze Plaque
WPA Style Art Deco Transportation Worker Bronze Plaque

WPA Style Art Deco Transportation Worker Bronze Plaque

Located in North Hollywood, CA

striking and strong statement. The solid bronze figure depicts a railroad worker holding a lantern

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Vintage 1930s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze WPA Styled Worker by A. Wolff
Bronze WPA Styled Worker by A. Wolff

Bronze WPA Styled Worker by A. Wolff

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H 24 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Bronze WPA Styled Worker by A. Wolff

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The working man was a popular theme in WPA art and sculpture, and the Depression added to the

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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

A Modernist bronze Table Lamp by WPA Artist Minna Harkarry
A Modernist bronze Table Lamp by WPA Artist Minna Harkarry

A Modernist bronze Table Lamp by WPA Artist Minna Harkarry

Located in New York, NY

A Modernist bronze Table Lamp signed by WPA Artist Minna Harkarry

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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

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San Polo Italian Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate, 1950s
San Polo Italian Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate, 1950s

San Polo Italian Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate, 1950s

By San Polo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

San Polo Italian ceramic decorative wall plate, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Romer italy hand carved desk top scuba diver
Romer italy hand carved desk top scuba diver

Romer italy hand carved desk top scuba diver

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 3.25 in

Romer italy hand carved desk top scuba diver

Located in Ferndale, MI

Whimsical carved figure of skin diver , spear fisherman . Decked in wet suit with spear gun and fresh catch . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 1680s Charles II Trunks and Luggage

Materials

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Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier

Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Waterford Crystal Eighteen Light Chandelier An etched crown above a crystal string body leading to a beaded basket with drop crysta...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Old Fountain
Old Fountain

Old Fountain

$19,200

H 60 in W 66 in D 38 in

Old Fountain

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...

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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Flooring

Materials

Limestone

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A highly detailed and most elegant French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Mid-century Wroght Iron Scrolling Trestle Style Elevated Planter Stand
Mid-century Wroght Iron Scrolling Trestle Style Elevated Planter Stand

Mid-century Wroght Iron Scrolling Trestle Style Elevated Planter Stand

$255Sale Price|40% Off

H 23.5 in W 22.5 in D 9.5 in

Mid-century Wroght Iron Scrolling Trestle Style Elevated Planter Stand

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era wrought scrolling trestle style elevated planter stand with aged with a beautiful 70-year-old patina. The stand features a classic design with a square box shape on c...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack
Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack

Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack

$1,500

H 24.41 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in

Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Rare Atomic Age Magazine Rack made in cedar wood and brass details, recently restored and the bronze pieces have been polished, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer
Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer

Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer

By Christian Meyer

Located in Portland, OR

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Antique 1790s Russian Neoclassical Game Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood, Tulipwood

15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker
15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker

15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An English Solid Iron Door Knocker displaying an ominous Gargoyle. The piece is very large at 15" tall and also has a very good weight at 7 pounds. Definitely a substantial stateme...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates

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Iron

Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram

By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

$148,500

H 29.75 in W 49.75 in D 24.5 in

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superb mechanical desk by famed French ebeniste Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley is both an artistic and engineering achievement. A Parisian cabinetmaker, from a family of eb...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Other

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Wpa Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of wpa bronze on 1stDibs. A piece of wpa bronze — often made from bronze and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of wpa bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of wpa bronze, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of wpa bronze over the years, but those crafted by Michael Lantz and Rudolph Henn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wpa Bronze?

Prices for a piece of wpa bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,675 and can go as high as $33,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,775.