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"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press

About the Item

This depiction of a youthful figure, perhaps a street urchin from the alleys of New York, with his or her hair blowing wildly, is a rare or unique sculpture by Fred Press. Press was a kind of Renaissance Man in Mid-Century design, creating new patterns for Glidden Pottery after World War II and designing lines of glassware. He also issued his own sculptures in plaster or ceramic.
  • Creator:
    Fred Press (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Minor cracks in hair.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86512208612

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