Gunnar Torhamn, best known as a painter of laborers on farms and seasides in his native Sweden. Torhamn, who already in his childhood showed artistic talents, studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp 1918–1921 for Olle Hjortzberg, among others, and then made study trips to France, Italy and North Africa 1923–1928. He was awarded the Royal Academy's Royal Medal in 1921 and 1924 and a major travel scholarship in 1925.
"Leda and the Swan, " Art Deco Bronze Repoussé Masterpiece by Milwaukee Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the finest repoussé bronze sculptures we have ever offered, this high style Art Deco bas relief rondel was made in 1930 by Willi Knapp. Knapp was...
Bronze
"Zephyrus and Flora, " Rare and Striking Art Deco Sculpture by Williams
By Wheeler Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly conceived as two nude figures rising out of a bed of cumulus clouds, this sculpture depicts Zephyrus and Flora, Greek gods and lovers. The warm westerly wind of Zephyrus ...
Porcelain
"Cupid and Psyche, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Exotic Theme by Henning
By Gerhard Henning
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this sculpture is reputed to be a telling of the story of Cupid and Psyche -- the Classic story of the union between Soul and Love -- it also serves as a story of the coming...
Porcelain
"Eve and the Serpent, " Unique, Carved Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture by Merignargues
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly carved -- not molded -- and beautifully glazed, this stylized figure of Eve, sensuously encircled and surmounted by a powerful serpent, was sculpted by Marcel Merignargues, ...
Ceramic
"Snake Dancer", Fine Art Deco Sculpture w/ Female Nude, Lighted Alabaster Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and very finely cast, this gilded bronze sculpture of a snake dancer in harem clothes -- but with a modern 1920s hair style -- was sculpted by Raymond Delamarre...
Bronze
"Memorial", Large Maquette for Art Deco Memorial Monument with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique and powerful, this large plaster maquette for a major monument memorializing the dead, perhaps soldiers lost in World War I, features a trio of Art Deco angels...
Plaster
Frosted Art Deco Orrefors "Goddess" Wall Sconce
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Curved, frosted and etched with a voluptuous rendering of Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, her bow and prey. The sculptural light is affixed to her wall plate with brushed metal har...
Art Glass
Art Deco Plaster Wall Light Decorated with a Couple of Doves
Located in Crespières, FR
Art deco corner wall light in white plaster decorated with two doves. Rare corner wall lights in plaster with a relief motif of two intertwined doves. This sculptural wall light is ...
Plaster
Original Italian Hand Carved Nude Sculpture/ Lamp Signed Umberto Stiaccini
By Umberto Stiaccini
Located in New York City, NY
Hand carved white alabaster sculpture of a nude woman reclining inside a clam shell with three winged putti carrying her aloft from shell laden waters. Signed to verso by the Italian...
Alabaster
Art Deco Revival Figural Nude Table Lamp with Frosted Peacock Glass Shade
Located in Torquay, GB
Striking Art Deco revival figural table lamp circa 1980s. Featuring a sculptural female nude positioned before an illuminated scalloped frosted glass screen delicately etched with st...
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Wall Lamp in Crystal and Brass Lalique Style
By Lalique
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Art Deco 1930s matte crystal and brass wall lamp
Crystal, Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by the French artist Degue is in excellent condition. Molded clear frosted glass shade decorated with geometric and floral motifs. The shade is...
Bronze
