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

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:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1940-1949

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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