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Bronze Quince Made by Polish Artist Aleksander Detkos

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Aleksander Detkos, born in 1939 in Gorlice, is a Polish sculptor. Fascinating piece made by Detkos in 1990. It depicts the quince fruit which itself is about as hard as this bronze. The high up leave gives it a somewhat burlesque appearance. Engraved: DETKOS . A . 90 . Detkos graduated at the State High School of Art Techniques in Zakopane (1955-1960) and the State Higher School of Visual Arts in Gdansk, on the Faculty of Sculpture and Ceramics in the studio of professor Stanislaw Horno-Poplawski (1960-1966). At the same time he completed a pedagogical study. Winner of numerous prizes and honors in sculptural competitions his name is in the English edition of the biography of contemporary artists, published in Lausanne titled: Who is who. Since 1999 he is part of the Accademia Internazionale Greci Marino in Italy, with the title of member of the Academy of Arts.
  • Creator:
    Aleksander Detkos (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Doornspijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1251213557172
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