Mid 20th C. Pair Polish Wood Masks, M. Antuszewicz
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Mieczyslaw Antuszewicz (Polish, b. 1927), two untitled wooden masks, ca. mid 20th century CE. A pair of fun wooden masks, both signed on the versos, hand-carved and decorated with applied metal elements like hooks, nails, and spikes. One has what appears to be a bannister finial serving as a whimsical hat. Both figures have their mouths open, as if singing or gasping in shock. Antuszewicz is a prominent Polish artist who has worked in a variety of mediums. In addition to being a sculptor, he is also a painter and playwright. Size of largest: 6.4" W x 18" H (16.3 cm x 45.7 cm)
Provenance: private Gordon collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired 1960s
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Mieczyslaw Antuszewicz (Polish, b. 1927), two untitled wooden masks, ca. mid 20th century CE. A pair of fun wooden masks, both signed on the versos, hand-carved and decorated with applied metal elements like hooks, nails, and spikes. One has what appears to be a bannister finial serving as a whimsical hat. Both figures have their mouths open, as if singing or gasping in shock. Antuszewicz is a prominent Polish artist who has worked in a variety of mediums. In addition to being a sculptor, he is also a painter and playwright. Size of largest: 6.4" W x 18" H (16.3 cm x 45.7 cm)
Provenance: private Gordon collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#132299
Condition
Dark patina on wooden and metal surfaces indicative of age. Small nicks and chips but overall in excellent condition. Both are signed by the artist on the undecorated versos.
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Mid 20th C. Pair Polish Wood Masks, M. Antuszewicz
Estimate $200 - $300
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