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American Modernism, a Pair of Nude Males, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, ca. 1940s

$4,800
£3,642.13
€4,164.45
CA$6,704.30
A$7,454.27
CHF 3,892.21
MX$90,736.59
NOK 49,662.87
SEK 46,531.74
DKK 31,080.05
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About the Item

About Sculpture This homoerotic ebonized hand-carved wood sculpture of a pair of nude males, the older one supporting the falling down body of the youth, was created by an anonymous artist circa 1940s in the USA. Dimensions: Height: 25 inches Width: 9 inches Depth: 5 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • 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 an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819330012952

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