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.
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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
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
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
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
$2,934
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
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
$2,856
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
$2,900
H 19.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
Rare Domed Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Art Nouveau Enameled Advertising Sign
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare, domed, black and white enameled Art Nouveau advertising sign for Wiener Werkstätte, founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and Fritz ...
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Doris Hall Enamel on Copper Art / framed plaque , Modernist woman
By Doris Hall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern enamel by American artist Doris Hall (1907-2000). Nicely detailed and in excellent condition. Vibrant Color's .Signed Doris Hall (lower left) Original f...
Copper, Enamel
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
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
Luke Butler The End Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
Photograph Color photograph made with archival pigments on fine art rag paper with matte finish Size varies based on edition This work comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity". Luke Butler...
Paper
Vintage Mid-Century Three-Panel Enamel Figurative Wall Art
Located in Debrecen, HU
This striking three-panel vintage enamel wall artwork features stylized human figures and abstract, organic forms rendered in vivid red, deep blue, white, and earthy brown tones. The...
Steel
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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