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Accordian Player: Dutch store signage

About the Item

Rescued from a musical instruments store in the Netherlands, this sophisticated yet whimsical example of mid-century signage is a rare find! Composed of lacquered wood and brass, this sculpture is mounted on an aluminum base that is suggestive of a rocket pointed toward outer space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940s Art Deco
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U090629865177

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