By Geza De Vegh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and unique, this porcelain vase, glazed in a lovely white glaze highlighted in gold, depicts a male head wearing a harvest crown with spikes of wheat. Although dating from the 1930s and quintessentially Art Deco, this piece was inspired by Greek and Etruscan sculpture. It was sculpted by Geza de Vegh, a Hungarian-American artist, and made by the Phoenix pottery which he established in New Jersey. The artist also sculpted a line of porcelain pieces for Lenox, the famed china and porcelain works, as well as the Lamberton Scammell Company in Trenton, New Jersey. Importantly, De Vegh's work was very popular among set designers and art directors in Hollywood. His works are evident in the background of important Bette Davis films such as "The Letter," art directed by Carl Weyl; and "Now Voyager...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Geza De Vegh Sculptures