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Carl Schmitz Plaster Sculpture, circa 1940

About the Item

Schmitz was an important German-American figurative sculptor of the 1930s-1940s. Studied with J.Wackerle. Commissions include: Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. (The Parkchester Housing Project) the Bronx.
  • Creator:
    Carl Schmitz (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plaster,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. losses to grey surface paint.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU343839961663

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