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Creator: Reuben Nakian
Seal, 1930 by Rueben Nakian
Seal, 1930 by Rueben Nakian

Seal, 1930 by Rueben Nakian

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

Seal, 1930 by Rueben Nakian

By Reuben Nakian

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reuben Nakian (American, 1897–1986) Title: Seal, 1930 Medium: bronze sculpture Movement: Modern Art Edition: Artist's Cast Dimensions: 7.5 inches deep x 14 inches wide x 17 inches hi...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Reuben Nakian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ruben Nakian Bronze Figurine "Leda and the Swan" Limited Edition
Ruben Nakian Bronze Figurine "Leda and the Swan" Limited Edition

Ruben Nakian Bronze Figurine "Leda and the Swan" Limited Edition

By Reuben Nakian

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Leda and the Swan” is by Reuben Nakian (1897 - 1986). He was an American sculptor and teacher of Armenian extraction. His works’ recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Nakian’s small bronzes achieve majesty and power which are not dependent on size and amplitude. With characteristic freshness, he has reinterpreted the classical subject of Leda and the Swan refining it in the Classical-Renaissance-Baroque tradition in a contemporary way. Dr. Robert P. Metzger gives us his aesthetic interpretation of this work which retells the myth in classical hedonism and freedom of expression showing Leda and the Swann prior to her being ravaged and during their first meeting. “The young virgin is fascinated with her new found friend and accepts him in a spirit of playfulness, contentment and wonder. She is dreamily available and shyly seductive as the deceptively tame swan snuggles up to her with its phallic-like neck.” Leda appears composed, placid yet open and available as compared to her more intense and passionate states in other of Nakian’s depictions on the same theme. This was cast at the "Renaissance Art Foundry" in 1978 and is so marked on the base being #5 of 7. It is believed that “no other sculptor of the twentieth century matched Rueben’s heroic renditions with the grand themes of Western Art. His erotic mythological figures exude a joyous energy of gesture and movement which place them among seminal sculptural achievements of the past one hundred years.” Nakian studied at the Independent School of Art in New York City previously known as the Robert Henri School … with Homer Boss...

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Reuben Nakian decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Reuben Nakian 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 Reuben Nakian decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Reuben Nakian were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Richmond Barthé, Oscar Bruno Bach, and Roman Bronze Works. Prices for Reuben Nakian decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,900.