Fred Torrey

Fred Torrey, best known for his Lincoln Walks at Midnight sculpture, which premiered at the 1939–40 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state capitol). Torrey also sculpted another Lincoln sculpture, which is on display on the grounds of the Iowa state capitol.

Creator: Fred Torrey

"Jump Shot, " Model for Art Deco Bronze Basketball Award Plaque, 1940s

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

"Jump Shot, " Model for Art Deco Bronze Basketball Award Plaque, 1940s

By Fred Torrey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Perhaps because it depicts its figures more as Greek athletes rather than modern players, this bronze Art Deco plaque is very rare, or possibly unique. The artist, Fred Torrey, depicts a Classic jump shot, with two virtually nude basketball players leaping up for the ball. Best known for his "Lincoln Walks at Midnight" sculpture which premiered at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

$3,091

H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 0.79 in

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Two Headed Eagle Bronze Wall Mirror, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Spectacular bronze wall mirror with a crowned double headed eagle surrounding a shield shaped beveled glass. This stunning br...

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20th Century Spanish Empire Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted 'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque

$2,104 / item

H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco Large And Impressive Hand Crafted 'Bathing Ladies' Wall Plaque

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of 'bathing ladies' the original being located in the famous Paris ''HOTEL des Collectionneur. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fred Torrey

Materials

Plaster

French Bronze Relief Plaque

$4,100

H 21 in W 16 in D 1 in

French Bronze Relief Plaque

By Augustin Pajou

Located in Long Island City, NY

French bronze relief plaque depicting Orpheus in Hades after the model attributed to Augustin Pajou.

Category

20th Century French Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Olympia Plaque Advertising Art Deco Chariot Gladiator

$536

H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in

Olympia Plaque Advertising Art Deco Chariot Gladiator

Located in Devon, England

A very attractive vintage Olympia wall plaque. There is a thin layer of copper that is embossed with the scene of a gladiator riding a chariot, very mu...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Fred Torrey

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Bronze Floral Motif Architectural Panel

$476Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.75 in W 12 in D 0.25 in

Art Deco Bronze Floral Motif Architectural Panel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco bronze floral motif architectural panel, each one of rectangular form with pierced floral still life.

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Bas-Relief Art Deco Plaque

$4,700

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 3 in

Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Bas-Relief Art Deco Plaque

By Chuck Dodson

Located in North Miami, FL

A wonderful depiction of a worker hanging from a crane at task. Art Deco buildings incorporated figural panels in their facades such as this exquisite bas reliefs sculpted by Chuck D...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Concrete, Iron

'70s Roger Tallon Bronze Wall Plaque

$40,511

H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 2.76 in

'70s Roger Tallon Bronze Wall Plaque

By Roger Tallon

Located in Paris, FR

A bronze square wall plaque, made with 49 pieces with rectangular, square and circular motifs.

Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco American Carved Walnut Mermaid Wall Plaque

$900

H 27 in W 40 in D 1 in

Art Deco American Carved Walnut Mermaid Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Art Deco American carved walnut wall plaque of a mermaid playing a guitar with a carved scroll top.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Fred Torrey

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French

$2,104 / item

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergeres cabaret by Maurice Picaud aka Pico (1900-1977). ...

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Fred Torrey

Materials

Plaster

Chuck Dodson Art Deco Wall-Mounted Cast Concrete Plaque

$4,700

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 3 in

Chuck Dodson Art Deco Wall-Mounted Cast Concrete Plaque

By Chuck Dodson

Located in North Miami, FL

Dating from the last few years when late Art Deco buildings incorporated figural panels in their facades, this exquisite bas reliefs was sculpted by Chuck Dodson, an artist active in...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

FRAMED Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on CRUCIFIX by Sylvain NORGA

$2,085

H 14.2 in W 17.9 in D 3 in

FRAMED Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on CRUCIFIX by Sylvain NORGA

By Sylvain Norga

Located in Lisse, NL

Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga. This practical-size and very well-preserved bronze plaque, set in an elegant oakwood frame, depicts Christ on the cross with Ma...

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1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Bronze plaque by Pal Kepenyes

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in Dm 17 in

Bronze plaque by Pal Kepenyes

Located in Winnetka, IL

A patinated bronze round plaque in relief depicting the mythological figure of Medusa by Pal Kepenyes who was originally from Hungary but emigrated to Mexico . Ring on verso for han...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Previously Available Items

"Football Tackle, " Unique Mid Century Bronze Sculptural Panel by Torrey

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H 7.25 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in

"Football Tackle, " Unique Mid Century Bronze Sculptural Panel by Torrey

By Fred Torrey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculpted and cast as the prototype for a bronze awards plaque celebrating accomplishment in American football, this piece shows two players in the middle of a dramatic tackle. The artist, Fred Torrey, is best known for his "Lincoln Walks at Midnight" sculpture which premiered at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state capitol), Torrey also sculpted another Lincoln sculpture this is displayed on the grounds of the Iowa state...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

"Freestyle, " Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaque Celebrating Swimming Accomplishment

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H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.75 in

"Freestyle, " Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaque Celebrating Swimming Accomplishment

By Fred Torrey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Clearly sculpted and cast as the prototype for a bronze awards plaque celebrating accomplishment in the freestyle or front crawl stroke, this piece shows the athlete at the peak of power, his body causing the surrounding water to froth and foam around him. The artist, Fred Torrey, depicts a Classic jump shot, with two virtually nude basketball players leaping up for the ball. Best known for his "Lincoln Walks at Midnight" sculpture which premiered at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state capitol), Torrey also sculpted another Lincoln sculpture...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

"Speed-Strength-Skill, " Bronze Panel by Fred Torrey

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H 11.75 in W 6.63 in

"Speed-Strength-Skill, " Bronze Panel by Fred Torrey

By Fred Torrey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Best known for his "Lincoln Walks at Midnight" sculpture which premiered at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Torrey

Materials

Bronze

Fred Torrey furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Fred Torrey furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fred Torrey furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Fred Torrey were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Chuck Dodson, Raoul Pene du Bois, and Andrew Szoeke. Prices for Fred Torrey furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,400 and can go as high as $3,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,400.