Chaim Gross was one of the most important American sculptors of the 20th century. Along with other noted sculptors William Zorach and Jose de Creeft, Gross was primarily a practitioner of the direct carving method, and a majority of his work was carved from wood. Born in Ukraine in 1904, Gross studied at the art academy in Budapest under painter Béla Uitz, followed by art studies at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna. He immigrated to the United States with two of his brothers in 1921 and continued his studies at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design with Elie Nadelman and others, and the Art Students League with sculptor and direct carver Robert Laurent. He also attended the Educational Alliance Art School at the same time as Peter Blume, Adolph Gottlieb and Moses and Raphael Soyer. Thereafter, Gross began an illustrious career that included important public commissions via his work for the Works Progress Administration and solo and group shows at prestigious galleries and museums such as the Whitney and the Smithsonian. Gross was also recognized with a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle de 1937 in Paris and 1942 with a purchase prize at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Artists for Victory exhibition for his wood sculpture of famed circus performer Lillian Leitzel. Gross also had a long career as a professor of printmaking and sculpture at various institutions including the The New School for Social Research, Art Students League and New Art School (which Gross ran briefly with fellow artists Alexander Dobkin and Moses and Raphael Soyer). But he had his longest tenure of 50 years as a professor at his alma mater, the Educational Alliance Art School, where he taught Louise Nevelson in 1934 and helped guide her transition from painter to one of the most important female sculptors of her generation. Gross received multiple honorary doctorates in the 70s and 80s and his work can be found in major museums and private collections throughout the United States, with substantial holdings at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington DC. Gross died in 1991.
Chaim Gross Modernist Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Dancers
By Chaim Gross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern abstract bronze sculpture. By Chaim Gross. Depicting dancers with arms raised. Mounted on a trapezoidal wooden plinth. Signed 'CHAIM GROSS' in block let...
Bronze
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Chaim Gross Enamel 'Peace' Art
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
1970s Chaim Gross enamel 'Peace' pop art. Art measurements: Width 13.25, height 15.25.
Enamel
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LARGE Chaim Gross Large Acrobat Bronze Sculpture Signed and Dated 1964
By Chaim Gross
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
LARGE Chaim Gross Large Acrobat Bronze Sculpture Signed and Dated 1964. This sculpture is number 5 of a very low edition size of six.
Bronze
Chaim Gross (Austrian/Am., 1904-1991) Cast Dark Bronze Plaque, Mother And Child
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A diminutive relief plaque with the artist's classic image of a mother seated and playing with her child on her knees. Signed lower right. 3 5/8" x Depth 1/2" x 5" W Condition: Over...
Bronze
Chaim Gross "Mother's Pride" Figurative Bronze Sculpture, Mother and Child
By Chaim Gross
Located in Norwalk, CT
"Mother's Pride", 1976. Bronze on wood base. Signed on the bottom of the bronze base. Chaim Gross, JM, Foundry Josel Meisner & Co., Plainview, N.Y., edition 44/47.
Bronze
Chaim Gross, Engraving, Composition Avec Visages, 1942
By Chaim Gross
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chaim gross, engraving, composition avec visages, 1942 Signed by the artist Measures: 30 x 22.5 cm.
Paper
Chaim Gross 'Austrian, Am., 1904-1991' Limited Edition Litho "Children's Game"
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limited edition lithograph depicting children and female figures within five spheres. Presented in a leaf, vine and rose embossed design, superimposed on mat, glazed. Pencil number...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Enamel on Copper Image of Birds
By Judith Danner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Enamel on Copper image of Birds - signed new frameless Swiss Corner clip hanging system ready to hang.
Enamel, Copper
Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque
By Miguel Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Enamel plaque by Mexican artist Miguel Pineda. This abstract still life is signed on the front and it retains an original gallery tag on the back. Hailing from Mexico City, Pineda studied under artist Maggie Howe...
Copper, Enamel
Olger Villegas Bronze Sculpture of a Mother and Child
By Olger Villegas
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Green patinated bronze of a mother and child mounted on a wood plinth base. Signed on verso as shown. Condition: Light loss and dents to wood.
Bronze
Cast Patinated Bronze of Mother and Child
Located in Montreal, QC
Cast patinated bronze of mother and child. Signature ineligible.
Bronze
Bronze Abstract Sculpture of Bird
Located in London, GB
Abstract bronze cast sculpture of bird about to fly, spreading its wings. The sculpture is Expressive in a brutalist manner. It stands on a cast bronze pedestal.
Bronze
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
Paper
Child sculpture in Bronze and marble
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Child sculpture in bronze and marble
Marble, Bronze
$2,945
H 24 in Dm 15.6 in
Art Deco Style Enameled Cameo Glass Pendant with Butterfly and Flowers Pattern
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art. If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this very rare (or possibly unique) art glass light fixt...
Metal, Brass
After Pablo Picasso "Femme Avec Le Chapeau"
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Vienna, AT
After Pablo Picasso ''Femme avec le chapeau'' Screenprint 24 x 35cm Sheet. Done after a painting executed in 1970s. Framed 41x52cm.
Paper
$4,450
H 75.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Minimal Curtis Jeré "Birds in Flight" Bronze Floor Sculpture Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental freestanding bronze sculpture title "three birds in flight" by Curtis Jeré, signed and dated 1976, USA. Three birds in flight on pyramidal base. Top is removable from base...
Metal
$1,040
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Mid Century Modernist Abstract Expressionist Bronze Sculpture Richard Kozlow Att
Located in Troy, MI
An intriguing Mid Century Modern abstract figurative bronze sculpture attributed to Richard Kozlow circa 1960s Beautifully executed piece with excellent patina Unsigned 5.5 inches ...
Bronze
$2,872
H 27 in Dm 16.6 in
Art Deco Organic & Vibrant Wisteria Plant Design Enameled Glass Pendant Light
By Loys Lucha
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning work of lighting art in the manner of Loys Lucha. The glass shande is marked with initials of the artist (picture 3 and 4). If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking pendant. What you are seeing here is a one of a kind, hand painted and enameled pendant. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, we too were thrilled when we first saw this amazing design. The combination of the vibrant colors and the unique and artistic motifs in this hand painted glass shade...
Brass
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H 27 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Chaim Gross Jerusalem Cafe Signed Contemporary Color Lithograph on Paper AP
By Chaim Gross
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive color lithograph on paper titled "Jerusalem Cafe" by Chaim Gross. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an AP annotation on the lower left. The composition depi...
Paper
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H 27 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Chaim Gross Jerusalem Cafe Signed Contemporary Color Lithograph on Paper AP
By Chaim Gross
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive color lithograph on paper titled "Jerusalem Cafe" by Chaim Gross. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right with an AP annotation on the lower left. The composition depi...
Paper
Chaim Gross Bronze Bust of Chaim Weizmann
By Chaim Gross
Located in Astoria, NY
Chaim Gross (Ukrainian/American, 1902-1991) Patinated Bronze Bust of Chaim Weizmann, signed and dated, and titled in Hebrew. 21" H x 7.5" W x 7.5" D. Note: Chaim Weizmann was an Isra...
Bronze
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H 6.63 in W 4.63 in D 2 in
Chaim Gross (Austrian/American, 1904-1991) Mid Century Cast Dark Bronze Menorah
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of Chaim Gross' signature bronze sculpture of a sinuous Menorah. 1960 design with the seven candle holders. Signed on the base. H. 6 5/8", W. 4 5/8", Depth 2" Condition: Very ...
Bronze
Chaim Gross Judaica bronze sculpture , The Burning Bush .
By Chaim Gross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional and very well known art work by the well known artist Chaim Gross. This is a known work for the artist . The biblical burning bush .Signed on the side of bronze as shown.
Bronze
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H 4 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Chaim Gross 'Austrian/American, 1904-1991' Cast Bronze, Reclining Female Nude
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed on the flat top. A stylized female figure with her arms up and knees bent. A similar figure to his noted "Sleepy Girl" figure. The bronze has a fine very dark patina and has g...
Bronze
Chaim Gross Modernist Brass Menorah
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s modernist brass with marble base menorah by Chaim Gross.
Marble, Brass
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H 9.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Chaim Gross, Ballerina on Unicycle, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, circa 1940s
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
Signed CH.GROSS on the plinth with the artist's "fox stamp" below, and on the bottom of the base, as well. A beautifully carved modernist wood sculpture by well known and highly collectible New York artist, Chaim Gross (1904-1991). It is one of ten small versions of a 29" sculpture in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The sculpture is made of Lignum Vitae wood. The meaning of LIGNUM VITAE is the very hard heavy wood of any of several tropical American guaiacums. Guaiacum is of the caltrop family of tropical American evergreen trees and shrubs. Sometimes called guayacan or guaiacum, it is also known in parts of Europe as Pockholz or Pokhout. Due to its extreme hardness, the wood of such a tree is often used for making pulley blocks, mallet heads, bearings, etc. Provenance: Schrick private collection, Connecticut, USA. Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) was an Austrian born American sculptor. He was born in the then Austro-Hungarian village...
Wood
Chaim Gross Bronze
By Chaim Gross
Located in Westport, CT
Chaim Gross Mother and child Bronze Sculpture,edition of 47 signed and numbered #35 Chaim Gross (1904-1991)
Bronze