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Mid Century Ceramic “Bowler Hat” Hanging Wall Sculpture by Artist David Gil

$650
£496.96
€572.40
CA$910.85
A$1,016.88
CHF 532.83
MX$12,447.58
NOK 6,766.93
SEK 6,380.35
DKK 4,271.86

About the Item

David Gil founder, operator and artist at Bennington Potters in Vermont created this sculpture circa 1960s . This wonderful ceramic face has mirrored glasses, bushy eyebrows, mustache and a bowler hat . Imprinted signature on the back .. Lots of character and ready to hang . Very good condition. In the 1950s David Gil was recognized nationally as a talented artist . He showed at the National Ceramic Show at the Everson Museum in Syracuse and in the Good Design exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
  • Creator:
    David Gil (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1960s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9441237728142

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