Items Similar to "Apollo, Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, " Exceptional Art Deco Drawing by Goor, 1947
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
"Apollo, Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, " Exceptional Art Deco Drawing by Goor, 1947
About the Item
Superbly conceived and executed by Gaston Goor in the late 1940s, when he was at the height of his powers, this drawing brings together three male figures -- all beautifully depicted in the nude -- Apollo, Hyancinthus and Cyparissus. Apollo is shown to the left, with his beloved lyre, accompanied by two male figures who served as his companions and lovers. The figure to the right is probably Cyparissus, who is said to have accidentally killed his beloved pet deer, moving him to ask Apollo to allow his tears to fall forevermore. Apollo turned him into a cypress tree, whose sap forms droplets like tears on the trunk. Goor was a great admirer of the great Classical and Renaissance masters, and here his figures are masterfully drafted, showing the influence of the lithe Mannerism of the late Renaissance. The artist illustrated a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others which had an implicit, or sometimes explicit, homoerotic theme. Goor also designed vases for the famous Sevres porcelain works, as well as for the Mougin pottery company in France. The medium is pencil on paper.
- Creator:Gaston Goor (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1947
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Area with pencil drawing is in excellent condition; a pattern of spotting on upper righthand corner and along right margin; minor folds at edges.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865126305362
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2009
467 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Philadelphia, PA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All"The Hourglass, " Art Deco Drawing with Nude Couple by Goor, 1951
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Haunting and beautiful, this drawing of a young nude couple facing death, in his Classic shroud and holding an hourglass aloft, was made in 1951 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for il...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings
"St. George and the Dragon, " Art Deco Drawing with Male Nude by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic drawing of St. George and the dragon was executed in 1954 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others in France. Go...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings
"Spring Frolic, " Rare Drawing with Nudes by Gaston Goor, Late Art Deco
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely drawn and vividly hued, this drawing was executed in 1954 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others in France. Goor was ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Crayon
"The Idealized City, " Depiction of Classicized, Homophile Paradise by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This idealized view of a Greek city of cliffside temples and columned walls climbing a craggy mountain is also the depiction of a homophile Shangri-La, where lithe nude male figures ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Floating Art Deco Nude, Drawing by Zaidenberg
By Arthur Zaidenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extremely prolific writer, teacher and practicing artist, Arthur Zaidenberg was virtually a household name in the 1940s and 1950s, thanks to the dozens of books he wrote for a gen...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of stylized Art Deco drawing with attenuated figures, this depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden was created by Glidden Parker, who is most famous for his...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
French Art Deco Black and White Framed Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco black and white framed drawing.
Beautifully executed stylized French Art Deco black and white drawing in a giltwood frame wit...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Exceptional Pointillist Drawing by Dora Maar, circa 1960
By Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist composition by Dora Maar.
Signed in ink in the lower right corner.
Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris.
Black ink on cream white paper.
20...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Suite of 26 Art Deco nude alphabet pen and ink drawings, American, circa 1930s. Perfect for an old school country club, bar, or gentleman's study. Framed in cle...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
$1,600 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Original Framed Art Deco Jewelry Box Drawing by French Decorator Claude Cior
Located in Miami, FL
Interesting French pencil drawing by famous French decorator and designer Claude Cior from the Art Deco era. Featuring a typical 1920/30s jewelry box.
N...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Drawing Representing Nude Woman by Van Doren 'Raymond' Belgium 1941
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This drawing is representing a nude woman. The frame is in a brown color, and the drawing is done on a white support.
It has made circa 1940. Art Deco Period.
by VAN DOREN (Raymond...
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$605 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco, Tiger, Early 20th Century, Charcoal and Gouache on Paper, Drawing
Located in Dresden, DE
P. E. Millet
(France, early 20th century)
TIGER
Executed 1937
Charcoal and gouache on paper, 64 x 93 cm
Signed and dated lower left: P. E. MILLET 37
Athletically well-trained, mus...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper