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"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
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This depiction of a youthful figure, perhaps a street urchin from the alleys of New York, with his or her hair blowing wildly, is a rare or unique sculpture by Fred Press. Press was a kind of Renaissance Man in Mid-Century design, creating new patterns for Glidden Pottery after World War II and designing lines of glassware. He also issued his own sculptures in plaster or ceramic.
- Creator:Fred Press (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Minor cracks in hair.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86512208612
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