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Creator: R. Tait McKenzie
"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912

"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912

By R. Tait McKenzie 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the most renowned sculptures ever created by Robert Tait McKenzie, this medal depicting three nude male hurdlers represents, in miniature form, a relief created in 1912 for the facade of the Olympic stadium in Stockholm. McKenzie was, for many years, the world's leading sculptor of young athletes, and he often used student athletes at the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as Professor of Physical Education, as his models. He also created reliefs to celebrate the University's Relay Carnival, now known as Penn Relays, and created a medal for the Society of Medalists...

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1910s American Art Deco Vintage R. Tait McKenzie Sculptures

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Bronze

"Discus Thrower, " Large, Extremely Rare Bronze with Nude Male Athlete, McKenzie
"Discus Thrower, " Large, Extremely Rare Bronze with Nude Male Athlete, McKenzie

"Discus Thrower, " Large, Extremely Rare Bronze with Nude Male Athlete, McKenzie

By R. Tait McKenzie 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculpted by America’s foremost artist with a focus on the form and performance of male athletes, this masterpiece of 20th century sculpture -- especially large and rare -- depicts a nude discus thrower as he is about to hurl the disc forward. Robert Tait McKenzie...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage R. Tait McKenzie Sculptures

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Bronze

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R. Tait Mckenzie sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

R. Tait McKenzie sculptures 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 R. Tait McKenzie sculptures, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by R. Tait McKenzie were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 1920s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Roman Bronze Works, Richmond Barthé, and Waylande Desantis Gregory. Prices for R. Tait McKenzie sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $35,000 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $35,000.

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