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Wilhelm Hunt Diederich Very Rare Pair of Silhouettes, circa 1925

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A rare pair of original hand cut silhouettes by the Hungarian-American deco sculpture Wilhelm Hunt Diederich, circa 1925. In period frames (unexamined out of frames), titles annotated in pencil on the circular cut mattes- "The Mad Russian" and "Death in the Afternoon". The black paper silhouettes themselves measure approx. 8" diameter. Framed: 16 3/4" x 12 3/4" each. Unsigned. Selling the pair as one lot.
  • Attributed to:
    Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1925
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The silhouettes are in excellent condition, and in the original frames and mattes, there is some foxing and oxidation to mattes.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU343839950493

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