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"Freestyle, " Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaque Celebrating Swimming Accomplishment
About the Item
- Creator:Fred Torrey (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86517291763
Fred Torrey
Fred Torrey, best known for his Lincoln Walks at Midnight sculpture, which premiered at the 1939–40 New York World's Fair (now displayed near the West Virginia state capitol). Torrey also sculpted another Lincoln sculpture, which is on display on the grounds of the Iowa state capitol.
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