Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

American, 1906-2008

The son of a commercial potter in Sebring, Ohio, Viktor Schreckengost learned the craft of sculpting in clay from his father. In the mid-1920s, he enrolled at the Cleveland School of Art (now the Cleveland Institute of Art, or CIA) to study cartoon making, but after seeing an exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art he changed his focus to ceramics. Upon graduation in 1929, he studied ceramics in Vienna, Austria, where he began to build a reputation, not only for his art, but also as a jazz saxophonist. A year later, at the age of 25, he became the youngest faculty member at the CIA. In 1931, Schreckengost won the first of several awards for excellence in ceramics at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and his works were shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, and elsewhere. By the mid-1930s, Schreckengost had begun to pursue his interest in industrial design. For American Limoges, he created the first modern mass-produced dinnerware, called Americana. Along with engineer Ray Spiller, Schreckengost designed the first-cab-over-engine truck for Cleveland's White Motor Company. By the end of the decade, he had designed the first Mercury Bicycle for Murray, Ohio. In 1939, the bicycle and "The Four Elements" in clay were displayed at the New York World's Fair. In the 1940s, Schreckengost's designs for children's pedal cars (as well as bicycles and toys) helped Murray, Ohio become the world's largest manufacturer of pedal cars. His design and ceramic work was interrupted by World War II, when he was recruited by the Navy to develop a system for radar recognition that won him the Secretary of Navy's commendation. After the war, Schreckengost resumed his industrial design career creating products for Murray, Sears, General Electric, Salem China Company, and Harris Printing, among others. Approximately 100 million of his bicycles were manufactured by Murray, making it the largest bicycle-maker in the world. He retired from industrial design in 1972, but continued teaching at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Biography from the Archives of askART In June, 2006, Viktor Schreckengost celebrated his 100th birthday in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Of him at this event, it was written: Viktor Schreckengost, a prolific designer whose works ranging from toys, ceramics and paintings to dinnerware and trucks, have touched countless lives, expects his next inspiration to come at any time. . . (he) always seemed to know what to create by responding to needs---like improving the ride of a child's wagon or making user-friendly tableware with an artistic flair." To recognize his birthday, more than 130 galleries and museums featured his work the summer of 2006 in a "National Centennial Exhibition" that paid tribute to his legacy that "includes generations of students who became designers who shaped the output of industrial America in the post World-War II era." In February 2008, Victor Schreckengost died at age 101 at Tallahassee, Florida, where he was spending the winter.

Artist: Viktor Schreckengost

Viktor SchreckengostGolf (Wall Plaque), 1930-1

$3,000

Golf (Wall Plaque)

By Viktor Schreckengost

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Golf (Wall Plaque) Polychromed ceramic, c. 1930-1 Signed with the artist's initials: VS recto Very rare, only a few produced prior to the closure of Cowan Pottery Format: Round ceramic plate, 11 1/4 inches Designed by the artist while working for Cowan Pottery in 1930. One of Cowan's clients, an interior designer, requested plates decorated with different outdoor activities. Others in the series included "Swimming," "Tennis," "Polo," and "The Hunt." According to Henry Adams, the number of examples created was very limited due to the closing of Cowan Pottery in 1931. Very rare Condition: Good, with the usual craquelure of the glazes used. Note: Industrial design democratizes high style, and Mr. Schreckengost was widely considered among the most democratic industrial designers. He made, quite literally, the stuff of life — things found routinely in homes, backyards and garages in this country and around the world. He designed bicycles for Sears and everyday china for American Limoges...

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1930s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Ceramic

Viktor SchreckengostPolo (Wall Plaque), 1930-31

$3,000

Polo (Wall Plaque)

By Viktor Schreckengost

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Polo (Wall Plaque) Polychromed ceramic, c. 1930-1931 Signed with the artist's initials: VS recto Cowan Pottery stamp verso References And Exhibitions: Designed by the artist while working for Cowan Pottery in 1930. One of Cowan's clients, an interior designer, requested plates decorated with different outdoor activities. Others in the series included "Swimming," "Tennis," "Golf," and "The Hunt." Condition: with the usual craquelure Size: 11 1/4 inches in diameter Industrial design democratizes high style, and Mr. Schreckengost was widely considered among the most democratic industrial designers. He made, quite literally, the stuff of life — things found routinely in homes, backyards and garages in this country and around the world. He designed bicycles for Sears and everyday china for American Limoges. He designed children’s toys and pedal cars; flashlights, furniture and fans; lawn chairs, lawn mowers...

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1930s American Modern Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Ceramic

Levon AgadzhanyanDeers, Art Deco figurine. Porcelain, hand painted. Riga Porcelain factory, 1963

$330

H 7.09 in W 6.89 in D 1.58 in

Deers, Art Deco figurine. Porcelain, hand painted. Riga Porcelain factory

Located in Riga, LV

Vintage Soviet period figurine from Riga of the 60's. Hand painted.

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1960s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Porcelain

Auguste Gilbert PrivatNude Girl Venus doves grapes Art Deco Vénus Bronze colombes aux raisins, 1927

$65,000

H 31.5 in W 15.63 in

Nude Girl Venus doves grapes Art Deco Vénus Bronze colombes aux raisins

By Auguste Gilbert Privat

Located in Miami, FL

The present work personifies high-end Art Deco. It has a wonderful, deep, rich green patina and commands the eye in any room. It looks better in person and is quite heavy. Signed a...

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1920s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Bronze

Jean CocteauVé et Astrology Ceramic Pendant, Art Deco, Signed, 1950s, 7x5.5 cm, 1958

$4,415

H 2.76 in W 2.17 in

Vé et Astrology Ceramic Pendant, Art Deco, Signed, 1950s, 7x5.5 cm

By Jean Cocteau

Located in CANNES, FR

Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) Vé and Astrology ceramic's pendant : Vé : signed underneath White 1ere variant ( Terre blanche en relief ). page 212 Size: 7 x5.5 cm catalogue rai...

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1950s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Ceramic

Georges LavroffTigre à l'affût, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Georges Lavroff, circa 1930

$20,000

H 4.5 in W 21 in D 4 in

Tigre à l'affût, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Georges Lavroff

By Georges Lavroff

Located in Long Island City, NY

Georges Lavroff, Russian (1895 - 1991) - Tigre à l'affût, Year: circa 1925, Medium: Bronze sculpture on marble base, signature inscribed at base, Size: 4.5 x 21 x 4 in. (11.43 x 5...

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1930s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silver-coated Bronze Falcon Sculpture, 2006

$3,500

H 23 in W 7 in D 5 in

Art Deco Silver-coated Bronze Falcon Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Prince Title: Falcon Year: 2006 Medium: Silver-coated Bronze Sculpture Size: 22 in. x 5 in. x 5 in. (55.88 cm x 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm)

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Bronze

Chaim GrossChaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Mother and Baby Playing WPA Artist

$2,400

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in

Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Mother and Baby Playing WPA Artist

By Chaim Gross

Located in Surfside, FL

Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) Cast bronze sculpture Caring (or Mother and Child) signed Mounted on wooden plinth Featuring a mother raising her child up in superb high relied i...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Bronze

Giorgio RossiDiogenes, terracotta sculpture, 1939, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981)., 1939

$1,321Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in

Diogenes, terracotta sculpture, 1939, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981).

By Giorgio Rossi

Located in Firenze, IT

**Diogenes.** **Terracotta sculpture, 1939, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981): Tuscan Sculptor.** **Material:** Hand-modeled terracotta by the artist. **Unique piece.** **Dimensions...

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1930s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chaim GrossLarge Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Circus Acrobats WPA Artist

$12,500

H 26 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

Large Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Circus Acrobats WPA Artist

By Chaim Gross

Located in Surfside, FL

Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) Patinated cast bronze sculpture, Three Acrobats, signed mounted on black marble plinth 24.5"h x 14"w x 7"d (bronze alone) Chaim Gross (March ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Jean CocteauTrois Faces aux Triangles Ceramic Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, 1959, 1959

$21,240

H 14.18 in Dm 14.18 in

Trois Faces aux Triangles Ceramic Sculpture, Art Deco, Signed, 1959

By Jean Cocteau

Located in CANNES, FR

Jean Cocteau ( 1889 -1963 ) " Trois faces aux triangles " signed Jean Cocteau . plat en terracotta et engobe partiellement émaillé . diamètre : 36cm . exécuté en 1959 dans une sér...

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1950s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ugo CiprianiThe Rudder, Terracotta, 1930s, 1930s

$5,900

H 16.74 in W 31.11 in D 8.67 in

The Rudder, Terracotta, 1930s

By Ugo Cipriani

Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR

French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Ugo Cipriani (1887-1960), France, 1930s. A man operating a rudder. Measurements : Width : 31"(79cm), Height : 16.7"(42.5cm), Depth : 8.7"(22cm...

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1930s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Terracotta

François PomponPolar Bear, 1927

$45,313Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 15.36 in D 3.55 in

Polar Bear

By François Pompon

Located in PARIS, FR

Polar Bear by François POMPON (1855-1933) An original edition sculpture made in white enameled porcelain biscuit. Stamped in the paste "S 1927 DN" (S for "Sèvres" – dated 1927 – DN...

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1920s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Ceramic

Jean CocteauCeramic Sculpture Pendant 'Vé & Astrology' Blue, Art Deco, 7cm, 1958

$4,131

H 2.76 in W 2.17 in

Ceramic Sculpture Pendant 'Vé & Astrology' Blue, Art Deco, 7cm

By Jean Cocteau

Located in CANNES, FR

Jean Cocteau ( 1889 -1963 ) Vé : (& Astrology ) ( Blue variant ) . 1958 . 4éme variante : terre incrustée blanche et bleue Size : 7 cm . Signed underneath . Astrology : Penden...

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1950s Art Deco Viktor Schreckengost Sculptures

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Ceramic

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