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Pair of Brutalist Thespian Wall Sculptures in Manner of Weinberg Circa 1950s

About the Item

An oversized pair of 1950s wall sculptures in the manner of Frederic Weinberg depicting the classic thespian masks of comedy (Thalia) and tragedy (Melpomene). Crafted in hammered bronze and framed upon a fretwork of square cut nails in the brutalist style, this uniquely classic pair were crafted for the walls of a pool house at a home outside Miami, FL.
  • Similar to:
    Frederic Weinberg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Both in fine vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Peabody, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU888042416222

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