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Creator: Fred Press
"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkable pair of "faun" and "nymph" sculptures memorializes the legendary performance of Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun in Ballets Russes' renowned production of "Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Sculpted by Fred Press several decades later -- in the 1930s or 1940s -- the Faun captures the bold and sensual costume and headpiece of Nijinsky's character as designed by Léon Bakst, complete with spotted, form-fitting tights, a bare torso and a headpiece with horns in gold. Press was a kind of Renaissance...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Sculptures
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Composition
Fred Press, American Art Deco, Painted Plaster Bust of a Faun, ca. 1930s
By Fred Press
Located in New York, NY
Signed ‘Fred Press’ on back
FRED PRESS (American, 1919 – 2012) was born to Samuel and Rose Press, who emigrated from Russia in the early 1900’s. He was the fourth of five children. He was married to Alice Bernadette for over 60 years and they had three children, David, Peter and Christopher.
At an early age Fred showed his sculpting prowess as the Ivory Soap contest winner in the early 1930’s. During his contemporary stage, he created numerous sculptures with bold design choices and unique subject matter. Fred’s sculptures reflect both historically significant figures and time periods but he also showed a more fanciful side with sculptures depicting mythical folklore using the likeness of some of his relatives. His subject matter also reflected the people and cultures he came into contact with while a member of the Sixth Air Force Division stationed in the Panama Canal Zone...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Sculptures
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Plaster
Fred Press Astrological Zodiac Brutalist Bronze Sculptures Mid Century
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare set of 12 Astrological sign cast bronze brutalist sculptures by Fred Press. Each zodiac sign represented, beautiful age and patina.
Early in the 1950s, Mr. Press moved to...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Sculptures
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"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This depiction of a youthful figure, perhaps a street urchin from the alleys of New York, with his or her hair blowing wildly, is a rare or unique sculpture by Fred Press...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Sculptures
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Plaster
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Fred Press sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Fred Press sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plaster and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fred Press sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Fred Press were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Richmond Barthé, Walter Von Nessen, and Waylande Desantis Gregory. Prices for Fred Press sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,350.