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Jan De Swart Lucite Sculpture

$3,200
£2,378.84
€2,784.84
CA$4,475.43
A$4,996.94
CHF 2,606.54
MX$61,444.80
NOK 32,897.77
SEK 30,972.10
DKK 20,774.95
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About the Item

This Lucite sculpture by the artist Jan De Swart is an early work from the 1940s. The organic bean-shaped sculpture is entirely handmade and polished by the artist, very few of these exist. Scratches throughout with some minor cuts and one a few small gouges 1/8th deep, would benefit with polish 3.5" HIGH 6" WIDE 4" DEEP
  • Creator:
    Jan De Swart (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lucite,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945
  • Condition:
    micro scratches throughout consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1791stDibs: LU847439493992

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