Description
A handcrafted sculpture in terracotta by California artist, Herman Roderick Volz. Original wood base measures 3.5"H.
Herman Roderick Volz
Painter, muralist, lithographer, set designer and ceramist. Formal training at the Art und Gewerbescule in Zurich and the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna. Immigrated from Zurich to the U.S. in 1933, settling in the San Francisco Bay Area and became a citizen in 1938. During the Depression Volz was appointed supervisor in the Northern California Arts Project and supervisor for the Federal Building mural project at the G.G.I.E. Two of these large mosaic panels were later installed at the San Francisco City College among a panel created by Diego Rivera. Volz designed sets for MGM and Paramount Studios. He was politically active, vocal and often made social statements through his imagery.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Terra Cotta
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure
Herman Roderick Volz
Painter, muralist, lithographer, set designer and ceramist. Formal training at the Art und Gewerbescule in Zurich and the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna. Immigrated from Zurich to the U.S. in 1933, settling in the San Francisco Bay Area and became a citizen in 1938. During the Depression Volz was appointed supervisor in the Northern California Arts Project and supervisor for the Federal Building mural project at the G.G.I.E. Two of these large mosaic panels were later installed at the San Francisco City College among a panel created by Diego Rivera. Volz designed sets for MGM and Paramount Studios. He was politically active, vocal and often made social statements through his imagery.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Terra Cotta
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
16.75 x 9 x 10.5 in
Terracotta Bust by Herman Volz
Estimate $440-$830
Starting Price
$220
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Curated Art Treasures
Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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