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Joe Brown Decorative Objects

Joe Brown, who followed R. Tait McKenzie, as America's leading sculptor of athletes in action. Brown sculpted just a year after he was named boxing coach at Princeton University. Like his mentor, McKenzie, Brown oversaw an athletic program while pursuing his sculpting work, and in his early years, he preferred to depict athletes in the nude, in the Classic Greek manner. Brown excelled as an athlete at Temple University and modeled for artists in Philadelphia, including Walker Hancock and McKenzie, who became his teacher for several years. Later, Brown became famous for his public sculptures, including Full Swing and Punter, now located near Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia.

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Creator: Joe Brown
Joe Brown, 1909-1985, Figurative Nude Clay Sculpture
Joe Brown, 1909-1985, Figurative Nude Clay Sculpture

Joe Brown, 1909-1985, Figurative Nude Clay Sculpture

By Joe Brown

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Striking figurative nude sculpture by Joe Brown. A bit of an anomaly, Brown served as professor of sculpture and boxing coach at Princeton. Usually known for his sports sculptures, t...

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Mid-20th Century Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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"Poseidon Calming the Sea, " Sculpture w/ Swimmers by Joe Brown Awarded by AAU
"Poseidon Calming the Sea, " Sculpture w/ Swimmers by Joe Brown Awarded by AAU

"Poseidon Calming the Sea, " Sculpture w/ Swimmers by Joe Brown Awarded by AAU

By Joe Brown

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Enormously important, both artistically and historically, this unique bronze depicting a monumental Poseidon figure calming the sea and making space for swimmers to complete below, w...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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"Double Play, " Sculpture Capturing Dramatic Baseball Play with Male Nude, 1953
"Double Play, " Sculpture Capturing Dramatic Baseball Play with Male Nude, 1953

"Double Play, " Sculpture Capturing Dramatic Baseball Play with Male Nude, 1953

By Joe Brown

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brilliant piece of sculpture capturing one of the most dramatic moments in American baseball, this 1953 bronze by Joe Brown shows a baseball player touching second base with his right foot and readying to throw the ball to first base for the second out with his right arm. The figure is cantilvered over the wood base, and the placement of his arms and legs is dancelike in its grace and strength. Brown has captured the tension of his torso and limbs and the beautiful musculature of the man's back, reminding the viewer that he learned from the master of American athletic sculpture...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joe Brown Decorative Objects

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Joe Brown decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Joe Brown decorative objects 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 Joe Brown decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Joe Brown were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Marianna von Allesch, Chaim Gross, and Witco. Prices for Joe Brown decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,500 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,750.