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"Dancing Woman", WPA-Period Ceramic Sculpture, Possibly Cleveland School

About the Item

Unique and lovely, this 1930s ceramic sculpture depicts a dancing female figure, her long robe swirling around her as she moves through space, her head looking down and her hands at her side. The artist -- who signed with his/her "JL" monogram -- has bathed the piece in an ivory-hued glaze with a beautiful craquelure finish. The artist may have been a part of the Cleveland School of ceramic artists -- including Viktor Schreckengost and Waylande Gregory -- because the figures has a resemblance to some of the pieces produced by Cowan Pottery in the 1920s and early 1930s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865140100432

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