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"Nude and Doves, " Important, Large Art Deco Sconce/Glass Sculpture by Torhamn
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An important example of Art Deco sculpture, possibly unique, this depiction of a female nude with two doves was created by Gunnar Torhamn, best known as a painter of laborers on farms and seasides in his native Sweden. Designed to serve as an internally-lighted sconce, the cast glass sculpture retains its original brass base, which has been rewired and is in perfect working order. The nude is kissing a dove about to take flight, with another dove at her knee, and is a perfect illustration of stylized Art Deco figuration at its best. The glass was cast by Glossner & Co, and the piece is signed by Torhamn.
- Creator:Gunnar Torhamn (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86511201648
Gunnar Torhamn, best known as a painter of laborers on farms and seasides in his native Sweden. Torhamn, who already in his childhood showed artistic talents, studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp 1918–1921 for Olle Hjortzberg, among others, and then made study trips to France, Italy and North Africa 1923–1928. He was awarded the Royal Academy's Royal Medal in 1921 and 1924 and a major travel scholarship in 1925.
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