Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

"Woman's Head, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fenton, 1930s

$1,900
£1,435.77
€1,657.96
CA$2,654.96
A$2,945.91
CHF 1,543.13
MX$36,124.71
NOK 19,628.06
SEK 18,528.06
DKK 12,364.44
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A classic example of Art Deco sculpture, this terra cotta depicts a handsome woman with high cheekbones and pulled-back hair that give her a placid, peaceful appearance. The terra cotta has a rich patina from years of handling. Although not signed, an old notation suggests that Robert Bruce Fenton, in Westport, CT, was the sculptor.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Very good; unobtrusive chips at base.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1109238651345

More From This Seller

View All
"Heavy-Lidded Female Head" Dignified Art Deco Sculpture by WPA Artist
By Jean de Marco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by stylized Etruscan and African sculpture, this heavy-lidded female head is a classic example of Art Deco design. The artist was Jean de Marco...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

"Female Head, " Fabulous Mid Century Lucite Sculpture by Susan Bush
By Susan Bush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable and rare work by Susan Bush from the 1970s, this piece, to quote the artist, "is very archetypal and the carved forms of the head and hair are ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter" in the pebbly Sung glaze by Jais Nielsen is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's visage, no doubt...
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Golden Youth", Gilded Sculpture of Young Man's Head by Lundqvist, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This strong, placid visage of a young man, eyes closed and hair flowing, was sculpted by John Lundqvist, sometimes compared to Carl Milles, who was Sweden's leading sculptor in the e...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Terra Cotta Bust of Young Woman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Though sculpted by an Italian artist, this terra cotta head is strongly reminiscent of contemporaneous sculpture created by artists in the Vienna Wer...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

You May Also Like

Head of a Woman, Wood Sculpture, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Head of a woman, wood sculpture, Art Deco, 1930 Carved wood sculpture, in the taste of the renaissance, beautiful quality of work, 1930, Art Deco style. H: 36 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 17 c...
Category

Vintage 1930s European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

G.C. Marini Woman Bronze Style Head Sculpture # 318/ 500
By Marino Marini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculpture of a strong woman's head in a dark bronze styled finish with satin black oval base . This cast composite bust has great details with a wind swept feel of freedom and conf...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Busts

Materials

Composition

1934's sculpture ceramic " Head of a lady " signed Koos van der Kaay
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1934's sculpture ceramic " Head of a lady " signed Koos van der Kaay Rare piece Typical woman head " Garçonne" Beautiful piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Post Modern Lora Marx (Samuel Marx) Deco Bust Head Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A large Post Modern Deco style Plaster Bust Sculptures. Signed on top of the base "White Art ST C 80". Appears to be very similar, if not identical to the work of Lora Marx (Samuel Marx 's Wife). Please see photo included...Pair of Art Deco sculptures...
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture BrownColor Woman Head France 1980 Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture BrownColor Woman Head France 1980 Signed
Category

Vintage 1980s French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Austin 1980s Large Female Head Sculpture
By Austin Productions
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large plaster female bust in the 1980s vibe reminiscent of Studio 54 in satin white on a wooden base, signed to the back neck area Austin Product...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster