Louis Stettner Sculptures

A beautifully detailed bronze of a whale on a marble base by the talented, noted American Sculptor Frank Eliscu. The artist is most known as the creator of the Heisman Trophy, one of American Sports’ most iconic symbols. This piece is beautifully detailed with sea shells forming the body of the whale or fish. The bronze is in good condition with some surface grime and a few imperfections to the marble base. From Wikipedia: Frank Eliscu (July 13, 1912 – June 19, 1996) was an American sculptor and art teacher who designed and created the Heisman Memorial Football Trophy in 1935[1] when he was only 23 years old. The first Heisman Trophy, a strong young bull of a football player cast in bronze, was presented to a college football player in 1935, and is considered one of the greatest honors a college athlete can receive. Over the years the Heisman Committee has paid tribute to Eliscu and his creation several times, and in 1985, the Heisman Committee invited him to speak at the 50th Anniversary Heisman ceremonies.[2] Eliscu amassed a body of work that spans from public fountains to ex-President Gerald Ford's inaugural medal (later given as a gift to Leonid Brezhnev when Ford visited Russia), to the five-story bronze frieze that decorates the glass panes above the doors to the Library of Congress. This massive sculpture won the Henry Hering Memorial Medal from the National Sculpture Society. Eliscu also is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with his Sea Treasures.[3] A resident of New York and later Sarasota, Eliscu died in Sarasota, Florida on June 19, 1996 at the age of 83.[4] Family Frank Eliscu was born in Washington Heights, Manhattan. His parents were Charles Eliscu and Florence Kane who was of Jewish descent.[3] He had a sister, Rita Rothman and two brothers, William Eliscu and Nelson Eliscu. He married Mildred Norman and had one daughter, Norma Eliscu Banas. Education Eliscu graduated from Pratt Institute in 1931 and from New York Teacher's College in 1942. He was awarded a permanent teaching certificate in 1944. In 1941, Eliscu apprenticed with Rudolph Evans and worked with him on the sculpting of the statue of Thomas Jefferson for the Jefferson Memorial.[5] Military service Eliscu served in the army in World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was first put to work on camouflage and maps for the Allied invasion. In 1943, he developed a unique technique used by the US Army to rehabilitate facial disfigurements from war injuries. According to his discharge papers, "Made drawings in the operating room of surgical procedures, modeling of features for reconstructive surgery, and carving cartilage for grafting in plastic surgery, pigmentation of skin in plastic procedures. Had three assistants working under him. Served at Valley Forge General Hospital in Plastic Surgery Department."[6] Following his service, the unique research Eliscu did on tattooing pigmentation to cover the discoloration from skin grafts and for people with port wine stains was used at the New York Hospital. Eliscu applied for a patent for the tool he developed to use intradermal injections of permanent pigments.[7] Career Teacher, School of Industrial Art, NYC (currently called the High School of Art and Design) 1945 to 1970. As a sculptor, Eliscu had his first one-man show in 1929 at age 17. From there, Eliscu went on to a career that brought him international fame. He has two National Monuments to his credit, "Uncle Joe Cannon" at the Cannon House Office Building and "Falling Books", a four-story bronze at the James Madison Library of Congress.[8] The four-story falling books on the face of the Library of Congress building in Washington, D.C., took Eliscu 10 years to complete and in 1985 won him top honors from the National Sculpture Society. The heroic bronze, along with Eliscu's plaque of Uncle Joe Cannon in the same city, has been declared a national monument, and by law can never be removed or changed in any way.[2] He is represented in Brookgreen Gardens;[9] in the Metropolitan Museum with a medallion titled Sea Treasures, 1965;[10] in the Smithsonian Museum Archives, coins titled, Lewis & Clark, 1966;[11] and in National Academy of Fine Arts Museum, with a bronze, 1967. Eliscu created medals for the Society of Medalists...

Contemporary ceramic "Abba" Boot sculpture, made by Swedish artist Gertrud Alfredsson. Best featured on a table, desk or shelf, for anyone looking for something fab with a twist. ...

Created by multi disciplinary artist Yvette Jarreau. Artist made molten copper cold dropped sculptures in Abstract Organic form. Various shapes, sizes and textures. Some pieces show ...

An immense and heavy bronze by the noted artist Jeff Day. he is currently in China but we managed to converse with him. He identified the work and the approximate year it was cast and how heard it was to make. He thinks he signed it although we can't find his mark. it is quite impressive and has a beautiful gold flecked patina. There is a fracture in the center small and hard to spot that occurred in the casting. This is a unique piece. There are some minor losses to the patina near the base and minor nicks and scratches. The base has been repaired in one corner. One other corner is missing the wood trim, pictured. The piece and shows its age with age appropriate wear. Biography: One and Two Person Shows 2012 Circle Gallery, Shenzhen, China 2011 Families of the World Sculpture Exhibit, The European Chamber of Commerce, Nanjing, China 2010 East Meets West, Sensation Art Space, Chongqing, China 2010 Paintings and Sculpture, The Centre Gallery, Nanjing International School, Nanjing, China 2006 Sculpture Exhibit, Bayview Front Room, Whidbey Island, Washington 2005 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, Sade Kave, Rumeli Hisar, Istanbul, Turkey 2004 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, Michael Stadler Gallery, Langley, Washington 2003 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, University House Gallery, Issaquah, Washington 2003 Marion Meyer Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 2003 Visions of a Turkish Landscape, Enka Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul, Turkey 2001 Marion Meyer Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 2000 Recent Work, Woodside/Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1999 Works from Rialto, Desert Art Source, Palm Desert, California 1998 Pacific Forms and Other Worlds, Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, Oregon 1997 Pacific Forms, Woodside/Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1996 Day Meets Eve, Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, Kirkland, Washington 1992 Pacific Forms, with Guy Anderson, 1001 Fourth Avenue Plaza, Seattle, Washington 1990 Pacific Forms, 1001 Fourth Avenue Plaza, Seattle, Washington 1989 Sculpture, 1927-1989, Seattle Center, Matthew Kangas, Curator 1985 Black Arts Festival, Invitational, Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington Peacemaker, Invitational, Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington 1984 Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington 1981 New Work, Gallery Whidbey, Langley, Washington 1979 Exploration of Form, Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1976 Figurative Forms, University Fine Arts Gallery, Two-person show with Alfredo, Arreguin, Seattle, Washington 1974 Figures in Action, Ryder Gallery, Los Angeles, California 1973 Family of Man, French Consulate, Toluca, Mexico 1973 Capturing Universals, Polly Friedlander Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1972 Moving Forms, University Fine Arts Gallery, Seattle, Washington Group Shows 2011 Dunn Gardens Outdoor Sculpture Show, Seattle, Washington 2010 Sensation Art Space Gallery, Chongqing, China, Group Show, Organic Forms 2009 Group Show, Woodside Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 2008 Dunn Gardens Outdoor Sculpture Show, Seattle, Washington 2007 Outdoor Sculpture Gardens, Westcott Bay, San Juan IslandWashington 1993 Group Show, Riverhouse Galleries, Brisbane, Australia, Group Show, Gallery Mack, Seattle, Washington 1991 Sculpture Show, Burien Arts Gallery, Burien Washington, Vision, Myth and Magic III, Kirsten Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1989 Group Show, Gallery Mack, Seattle, Washington 1988 International Gardens of Art, Bellingham, Washington, Nagatani Gallery, Bellingham, Washington 1987 Invited to participate in Northwest Sculpture 1927-1987, Mathew Kangas, curator Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington 1987 Outdoor Sculpture, Gallery Mack, Seattle, Washington 1986 Woodside Braseth Gallery, Seattle, Washington 1983 King County Executive Invitational, Seattle, Washington 1978 Moody Gallery, Pasadena, California 1974 The Gallery, Palm Springs, California Collections: Corporate, Institutional and Private ACT Theatre Paul Allen Collection Curtis Beattie and Associates Anne Gould Hauberg Collection Milliman and Robertson, Incorporated John Moga Collection Mount Zion...

Created by multi disciplinary artist Yvette Jarreau. Artist made molten copper cold dropped sculptures in Abstract Organic form. Various shapes, sizes and textures. Some pieces show ...

This hand carved walnut torso sculpture by Slim Schramm is an abstract reclining figure. Schramm's exploitation of the natural growth patterns and irregularities of the wood lend to ...

Belgian Clay Sculpture By Yolande Ide. Offered is a Belgian sculpture of a male torso by Yolande Ide. This well executed sculpture was created in the 1960’s.

A set of vessels made in barro negro bruñido (burnished Black clay) from Oaxaca, with legs carved in rose wood from a master carpenter in Tlaquepaque, J...

Whimsical lion sculpture signed by Marlene S Icant firure the last name , well done piece circa 1970's no chips or cracks.

One of a kind wonderful large glazed plaster sculpture of a reclining lion, signed and dated on side as shown in photo close ups.

A beautiful large glazed terracotta sculpture by the noted East Hampton based artist Phyllis Hammond. It is quite large and extremely well done. It is signed Hammond lower back and the artist has identified the piece as having been done in the late 1970s. It appears to have been made in two parts and then joined. Please be sure to visit her website as well. A brief biography from her website follows: Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Phyllis has a BS in Education (fifth year graduate certificate) Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. In 1960 she was awarded a Travelling Scholarship by the trustee’s of the Boston Museum. She was the first American woman to work study at Kyoto City College of Fine Arts, Japan. A studio at Scarborough, NY until 1998. Relocation in 1998 to East Hampton, New York where a custom built studio and sculpture garden recreate sculpture in public places. Public Arts Commissions: The Will Award "The Shakespeare Theatre at the Folgers will present this sculpture to the first recipient of the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre. Designed by nationally-recognized artist Phyllis Hammond, the intricate 14” cast bronze piece pays homage to Shakespeare and his work. The award will be presented April 23 during a gala evening under written by Shearson Lehman Hutton, at the National Building Museum." New York Times, The Arts Section C15 on Tuesday March 15, 1988. The 2002 award marks the 14th year of presentations. The Shakespeare Theatre Company... Past Will Award recipients. Connecticut Commission For The Arts, Percentage for the Arts Program. Hartford CT Phoenix1 and 2. Memorial Hall Library, Andover, Ma Acquisition, 1989 Stoneware Sculpture. American Savings Bank, corporate headquarters, White Plains, NY. Schmeltzer, Aptaker, And Shepard. law offices, Washington, D.C. Centerpoint, office complex: Fair Oaks, VA Atrium: Cadillac Fairwell, Corp. headquarters White Plains, NY. Guest Quarters Hotel, Bethesda, MD: 2 bronze sculptures, Visions/Revisions. One Clay TOTEM. Unitarian Fellowship in Mt. Kisco NY: 1992 the sculpture commissioned by Henderson Cole. Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT: 2 Clay Wall Panels. Associations: Artist Alliance of East Hampton (President) PO Box2242 East Hampton, NY 11937. Friends Of Guild Hall (Director of the Artist Studio Visits) 158 Main Street East Hampton, NY 11937. East Hampton Arts And Culture Council (Member) POBox232 East Hampton NY 11937. International Sculpture Center (ISC Member) 19 Fairgrounds Road, Suite B Hamilton, NJ 08619. Clay Art Center (Member)40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Gallery and corporate representation Kiesendahl & Calhoun Contemporary 122 Great Oak Lane Pleasantville, NY 10570. Exhibitions selected group: 2007 Artist Alliance of East Hampton Members Exhibition and Studio Tour. 2007 Clay Art Center, Port Chester NY. Past member exhibition 1969-1975. 2006 Spring Invitational, Springs Improvement Society, Springs NY. 2006 Artist Alliance of East Hampton Members Exhibition and Studio Tour. 2004 Guild Hall East Hampton NY Group Exhibits. 2004 Artists Studio Tour, East Hampton Artists Alliance NY. 2002 Guild Hall Invitational East Hampton NY. 2002 Artists Woods Amagansett NY. 2001 Artists’ Woods, East Hampton NY six sculptures. 2001 Springs Invitational Springs Improvement Society, Springs NY. 2001 Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, N.Y. 1999 New Studio Space & Sculpture Garden, East Hampton NY. 1993 The Gallery Briarcliff Manor NY. 1992 Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, N.Y. 1992 Seraphim Gallery, Englewood, NJ. 1991 Benson gallery: East Hampton N.Y. 1990 Art Gallery, Montgomery College, MD: "Sculpture Public Art”. 1989 Rockland Center for the Arts, Nyack, NY: "Clay Transformations” Travelled. 1989 Atelier Gallery, Zug, Switzerland: "Icarus". 1989 Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA: "Contemporary Sculpture". 1988 Franz Badar Gallery, Washington, DC: "Architectural Ceramics" 1987 Kendall Gallery, Wellfleet, MA 1985 Silvermine Guild of Artists, CT: 33rd New England Exhibit of Paint & Sculpture. 1983 Robertson Center, Binghamton, NY: "Ancient Inspiration/Contemporary Interpretation". 1983 Cummings Art Center, Connecticut College. New London, CT: w/Poster. 1982 Women's Interarts Center, NYC: "Architectural Ceramics". 1982 Brookfield Art Center, Brookfield, CT: "Centennial Exhibition of Sculpture". 1981 Summit Art Center, Summit, NJ: "Paper, Clay, Metal, & Glass". 1981 The Gallery at Hastings, NY "Collage/Assemblage". 1981 Katonah Art Gallery, Katonah, NY "Sculpture. Invitational". 1980 Ikebono School, Shinjuku, Japan: International invitational (Travelled). 1979 Mamaroneck Artist Guild Juried Exhibition White Plains NY. Solo exhibitions: 2002 Ashawagh Hall, EH, NY. 1998 Exhibitions at Studio & Sculpture Garden, Scarborough NY. 1990 112 Greene Street Gallery, NYC. New Sculpture. 1990 Pindar Gallery, New Works NY. 1989 Pindar Gallery, NY. Visions/Revisions. 1989 Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY 1986 Pindar Gallery, NY: Excavations: Clay. 1986 Hudson River Gallery, Ossining, NY Retrospective exhibit. 1984 Noyes Museum, Ocean Ville, NJ: Curator Anne Fabbri, Retrospective. 1981 Mari Galleries, Mamaroneck, NY. 1981 Pindar Gallery, NY: Transitions, Clay. 1979 Pindar Gallery, NY Emerging Images. 1979 Silvermine Guild of Artists, CT: 30th New England Exhibition of Paint & Sculpture. 1977 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA: "Art in Transition". Awards: 1991 University of Florida at Pensacola. Finalist for a Sculpture Garden. 1990 Ragdale Artists Community Lake Forest, ILL. - Fellowship. 1986 Woman in Design International Compendium - Certificate of Outstanding Achievement 1985 State Legislative Office Building, Hartford - Finalist, Percent for the Arts Program. 1981 CT Commission: Portals for a school - Finalist. 1981 National Endowment for the Arts - Grant. 1979 Mamaroneck Artist Guild Award - Juried by Mr. Doty, Whitney Museum. 1978 Westchester Art Society: Sculpture Award - Juried by John Bauer...

A lovely bronze by the noted California Artist Jorjana Jorgana Holden (1917-2011) titled “The Waitress”. It is Monogrammed JH 2/11 and dated 82. It is mounted on a bleached mahogany ...