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"Shepherd and Shepherdess, " Monumental Art Deco Sculptures, Probably by De Vegh

$7,800per set
£5,883.22per set
€6,795.17per set
CA$10,928.34per set
A$12,151.68per set
CHF 6,361.63per set
MX$148,435.09per set
NOK 79,940.10per set
SEK 75,199.68per set
DKK 50,725.49per set

About the Item

Monumental and dignified, this pair of Art Deco sculptures depict a shepherd and shepherdess, crisply shaped and stylized like the best of 1930s public sculpture, and painted in rich but subdued colors with an effect like sun-bleached stucco. It is our estimation that they were sculpted by Geza De Vegh, the Hungarian-American sculptor who created a range of pieces for the Lenox and Lamberton Scammell porcelain works, both in Trenton, New Jersey, as well as a group of rare ceramic pieces for the Phoenix Company. Importantly, De Vegh's work was very popular among set designers and art directors in Hollywood. His works are evident in the background of important Bette Davis films such as "The Letter," art directed by Carl Weyl; and "Now Voyager," art directed by Robert Haas.
  • Attributed to:
    Geza De Vegh (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plaster,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Many small paint losses and small chips.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865115664141

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