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Walker Kirtland Hancock

American, 1901-1998

Walker Kirtland Hancock was an American sculptor and teacher. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Walter Scott Hancock, a lawyer and wife Anna Spencer. He had two older sisters and one younger. He attended St. Louis public schools and Central High School. From age 14, he attended Wednesday night and all day Saturday classes at Washington University's School of Fine Arts. He graduated from high school in 1919 and spent the summer taking classes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He enrolled at Washington University in the fall, and the following summer worked as an assistant to his teacher, Victor Holm, helping to complete the sculpture program for the Missouri State Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park.

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Creator: Walker Kirtland Hancock
"Blessing the Fishing Industry, " Art Deco Bas Relief Bronze Sculpture with Nude
"Blessing the Fishing Industry, " Art Deco Bas Relief Bronze Sculpture with Nude

"Blessing the Fishing Industry, " Art Deco Bas Relief Bronze Sculpture with Nude

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Sculpted by Walker Hancock, who spent many summers in the Gloucester area north of Boston, surrounded by fishermen, fishing boats and other evidence of the industry, this rare bas relief rondel...

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Walker Kirtland Hancock furniture 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 Walker Kirtland Hancock furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Walker Kirtland Hancock were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 1930s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Richmond Barthé, Chuck Dodson, and Eugene Francis Savage. Prices for Walker Kirtland Hancock furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,100.