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"Statuesque Female Nude, " Superb Art Deco Sculpture by Mankowski

About the Item

Imbued with dignity, gravity and Classic beauty, this rare terra cotta sculpture of a standing female nude was sculpted by Bruno Mankowski, a German American artist known for his murals and medallic art. Mankowski exhibited widely in the 1930s and 1940s, sculpted a WPA bas relief panel for the Post Office in Chesterfield, South Carolina, and sculpted figures for a pediment at the US Capitol building. This sculpture was auctioned by Christie's several years ago.
  • Creator:
    Bruno Mankowski (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86517888283

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