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Sculptor William Conrad Severson 1950's Carved Sculpture Reclining Nude Female

$2,750
£2,040.61
€2,377.03
CA$3,828.02
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Listed artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999), organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood reclining nude female. A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm. C. Severson and dated 1957. Abstract female form carved out of single piece of wood on a black wood in the modernist style with long flowing hair. Has warm artist applied finish. Severson was born in Madison Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madsion. Internationally known, he began his career in the late 1950's as a sculptor of corporate, institutional, liturgical & private commissions. His sculptures can be seen in 28 states & in Saudi Arabia, Singapore & Moscow. He was a co-founder & former president of the St. Louis Sculptors Gallery & the first artist-in-residence at the Missouri Council of the Arts program. any of his works - which were done in stainless steel, copper, bronze, lead, concrete, wood and stone. One of his last major sculptures, the Millennium Spire, is located in Belleville, Illinois. Of the period of fellow artist / sculptors Alexandre Noll, Wendell Castle, James Prestini and Isamu Noguchi.
  • Creator:
  • Similar to:
    Alexandre Noll (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 21.63 in (54.95 cm)Depth: 5.07 in (12.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU820244776512

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