Art Deco / Moderne Bronze Figure of a Nude, American, Signed Joseph Motto

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Art Deco / Moderne Bronze Figure of a Nude, American, Signed Joseph Motto

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Joseph Motto was a very well regarded sculptor of his time, and still important today. This sculpture is so reminiscent of the artist's imagination and artistry. She is so very captivating and graceful. We are always searching out this fine American artist. Please read on : The work of artist Joseph Motto, instructor of Art and Modeling at Hawken from 1915-1928, will displayed in a retrospective exhibit hosted by the Cleveland Arts Foundation from July 8 through September 9 at the Beck Center in Lakewood. Motto`s sculpture of Pan holding a frog, which usually can be seen in the fountain area at the Lyndhurst campus, has been loaned to the exhibition. The exhibition is titled Joseph Motto: A Jazz Age Journey from Cleveland to Florence, and chronicles the artist`s contributions to sculpture, ceramics and watercolors. Motto graduated from the Cleveland School of Art in 1916, and began working on sculptures commissioned by various organizations in Cleveland, such as the bust of Shakespeare for the Cultural Gardens. He was one of the original faculty members at Hawken before becoming an internationally recognized sculptor. Motto established a studio in Florence and made about 16 trips between Cleveland and Italy. In the last 20 years of his life, Motto worked on commissions for the Diocese of Cleveland, such as the sculpture of St. John Bosco at the Holy Rosary Catholic School. Motto passed away in 1965 at the age of 74. The exhibition will include 30 three-dimensional works by Motto and works by the artist`s relatives. The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on July 9 and will include a tour of Motto landmarks around the city. This was written in 2005 by Sarah Wang. Motto's bronzes were usually cast in Austria. A wise decision in our opinion. Here is a chance to own a really modern piece of sculpture ahead of it's time.

Creator:
Joseph Motto (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Onyx,Hand-Crafted,Patinated
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1925
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. There is some non-offensive wear to the original patina from all the fondling over the years.
Seller Location:
Petaluma, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: f87991609015390383fs