Diane Derrick is renowned for her allegorical sculptures of women and her many years of activism in the gay and lesbian rights movement. She began sculpting from wood in the 1960s. While changing art studios, Derrick moved her work into a storage facility temporarily. Several days later, the storage facility burned to the ground. All that remained of her life's work were those items that had already been sold to collectors. A digitized and altered image of Apple Mary, based on a slide, appears in Derrick’s book, From Flitch to Ash: A Musing on Trees and Carving (published by Alice Street Editions, 2001), a reminiscence on her carving experiences and the devastation caused by losing her life’s work in the fire.
Carved Wood Mid-Century Sculpture of a Female Form by Diane Derrick
By Diane Derrick
Located in Peabody, MA
Carved wood sculpture of a female form titled “Apple Mary" by Diane Derrick, circa 1972. Diane Derrick is renowned for her allegorical sculptures of women and for her many years ...
Wood
Abstract Figurative Carved Teak Sculpture, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak abstract figurative sculpture (23" high) signed with initials H.A, circa 1970s.
Teak
Mid-Century Floor Sized Abstract Wood Sculpture, Signed Harris, D. 1976
Located in Peabody, MA
A large floor sized mid-century biomorphic abstract carved wood sculpture, signed Harris, dated 1976. Pictured with chair solely for scale.
Wood
Pair of Modernist Carved Abstract Figural Scuptures by Stella Popowski, C. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare pair of carved mahogany abstract figures circa mid-1950s by the modernist jeweler and painter Stella Popowski (1931-2008). Popowski was active in both Los Angeles and San Fra...
Mahogany
American Mid-Century Black Walnut Fantastical Life Size Sculpture Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A figurative and imaginative carved sculpture in stack laminated black walnut circa 1960s. According to the family, the artist attended the Brooklyn Museum Art School and received hi...
Black Walnut
Museum Exhibited Stoneware Studio Pottery Sculpture by Susan Newman, D. 1962
Located in Peabody, MA
Expressive stoneware art pottery sculpture by Susan C. Newman, dated 1962. This piece was exhibited along with works by other noted modernist ceramicists such as Peter Voulkos, Ken F...
Stoneware
Mid-Century “Embracing G’nomies” Carved Cedar Sculpture by Witco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: William Westenhaver Manufacturer: Witco This Mid-Century “Embracing G’nomies” carved cedar sculpture by Witco brings all the persona...
Cedar
Vintage Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage hand carved sculpture Dimensions. 41/2 W ; 4 D ; 8 H.
Wood
Vintage Jamaican Carved Walnut Sculpture by K. Tekroade
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage carved wood sculpture, this looks to be made from solid walnut or teak. It’s signed below by the artist K. Tekroade (As far as we can make out!), it also has a la...
Wood
Wood Sculpture, by French Designer 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's It is signed P.Leclerc.
Wood
Vintage Female Form Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage mid-century modern carved wooden sculpture depicting the female form. Carved from solid wood, the figure stands in a gently bowed posture, its simplified anatomy emphasizin...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Wooden Girl Sculpture by Joop Hekman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice hand carved Wooden Girl ,with her hands on her back . standing on a base . Attributed to Joop Hekman (1921-2013) Dutch
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