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American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor

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An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (1877-1949). The bronze figure cast in an Art Deco manner with a Japanese inspired bronze plank style base.. Dimensions Height: 29.5" , 100 lbs Classic nude female mid century pose complete with signed base. She is simply yet seductively cast- a charming and subtle design. Her base is reminiscent of Japans often encountered thick cut wood planks with rough edging often used to display prized okimono sculptures. Excellent garden candidate. Dimensions: Sculpture 30 inches high Approximate Weight: 100 lbs References: Another sculpture by this artist: Portrait Bust of Mab Moltke (photo) Provenance: private American collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1939
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289219672902

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