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Signed Mid 20th Century Plaster Bust of a Young Man by Harold Sampson Pfeiffer
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A very handsome patinated plaster bust of a young man, most likely a commissioned piece bearing the sitters initials J.D.F. signed on the reverse with impressed signature and dated 06/48, raised overall upon a square teak base. Dimensions, 16" high (including base) x 7" wide x 8.75" deep.
In very good overall condition and priced competitively in comparison to similar examples in the marketplace.
PROVENANCE: Purchased directly from the Artists Estate.
Harold Sampson Pfeiffer (1908-1997) is a listed member of the Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) whose works are in several public collections including Alberta House in London England, Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull Quebec, Sculptor’s Society of Canada in Toronto Canada.
Ref: ‘The Man Who Makes Heads with His Hands'.
- Creator:Harold Sampson Pfeiffer (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1948
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. A few very minor surface abrasions which can be addressed if requested.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU272839367363
Harold Sampson Pfeiffer
Harold Sampson Pfeiffer was born in 1908. He was a listed member of the Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) whose works are in several public collections including Alberta House, London England, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull Quebec and Sculptor’s Society of Canada, Toronto Canada. He died in 1997.
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