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Rhys Caparn, Extraterrestial, American Mid-Century Cast Stone Sculpture, 1969
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This very unusual American Mid-Century Modern cast stone sculpture by Rhys Caparn, "Extraterrestial" on the original black marble base is one of the sculptor’s famous pieces. This work is on the cover of an exhibition catalog from the La Boetie Gallery exhibition of the work of Rhys Caparn in 1970. It is also photographed in the book "Rhys Caparn" by Robert Beverly Hale, Retrospective Press, Danbury, Connecticut, 1956.
Original black marble base.
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 inches (38.75cm)
Base height: 2 inches(5cm)
Total height: 17.5 inches (43.75cm)
Width: 19.25 inches (48.12cm)
Depth: 6 inches (15cm)
Rhys Caparn (American, 1909-1997)
(From the NYTimes Obituary in 1997): "Rhys Steel Caparn, age 87, Danbury, CT, a noted sculptress, died Tuesday in Danbury, CT. She was formerly of Newtown, CT., and was the widow of H. Johannes Steel. Mrs. Steel was born in Onteora Park, NY, July 28, 1909, daughter of Harold and Clara Jones Caparn. From 1927 to 1929 she attended Bryn Mawr College; and from 1929 to 1930 studied at Ecole Artistique des Animaux in Paris, France; and from 1931 to 1933 studied at Archipenko School of Art in New York City. Rhys Caparn taught Sculpture at the Dalton School in New York for 21 years. Following her first exhibit in 1933, at the age of 24, Ms. Caparn received many awards, including the Medal of Honor for Sculpture from the National Association.
- Creator:Rhys Caparn (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2819324665242
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