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Nikita Carpenko Modernist Wood Figurative Sculpture c1940s

$1,800
£1,370.90
€1,580.16
CA$2,518.19
A$2,830.28
CHF 1,473.93
MX$34,423.16
NOK 18,860.78
SEK 17,885.58
DKK 11,793.25
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Incredible modernist figurative wood sculpture by artist, Nikita Carpenko c1940s. Very difficult to find his sculpture, especially one of the female form. This piece was decommissioned from a museum collection. Still retains original tag on bottom. Nikita Karpenko 1898-1961 - Mr. Karpenko was born in Poltava, in the Ukraine. Member of the ‘45 Group with his wife Margaret. Nikita Karpenko, sculptor, and ship-model maker, whose models were exhibited at the Orrefors Gallery in NY. His models are of the period 1750-1850, and he was generally accepted as the foremost ship-modeler of his day. President Roosevelt had a Carpenko (sometimes spelled this way), a true model of the Hudson River packet sloop Experiment, which sailed for China in 1785, in his Oval Office.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The base has been refinished at some point. One small dent to sculpture as shown in last photo. Does not affect the beauty of this piece. It is not distracting to the eye.
  • Seller Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7361240777452

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