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"Prince" a Modernist Fantasy Dog Bronze Sculpture with Sketch by J. J. Kearns

$2,350per set
£1,778.34per set
€2,050.99per set
CA$3,281.61per set
A$3,676.47per set
CHF 1,913.60per set
MX$44,772.32per set
NOK 24,376.68per set
SEK 22,955.95per set
DKK 15,310.37per set
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"Prince" a bronze sculpture of a grotesque fantasy dog by James Joseph Kearns accompanied by its original sketch and hand written note from the artist. It is signed and dated to the back leg. James Joseph Kearns (b. 1924). Studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. Taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York, Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey and at the Skowhegan School of Art in Maine. Height: circa 8 7/8 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU161024544813

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