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Modernist Wäinö Aaltonen (1894-1966) "Suru" Sculpture

$800
£605.25
€698.56
CA$1,117.38
A$1,242.31
CHF 650.27
MX$15,236.52
NOK 8,279.64
SEK 7,816.96
DKK 5,212.87
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About the Item

circa 1930's sculpture by modernist sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen of Finland. "Suru". Ceramic composition mounted on a wooden plinth with name plate. Rear side of sculpture is signed, as pictured. This was an estate find and nothing is know of it's origin or history.
  • Creator:
    Wäinö Aaltonen (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. as pictured with no damage or repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1195237900142

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