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1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American
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Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the Abstractionists, WPA artists of the day. The ceramic bust is mounted on a black painted wooden base.
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very slight wear to the paint on the base.
- Seller Location:Oakland, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7361245388872
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