Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Description

Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)

A from-life plaster bust of American composer Rudolph Gruen, circa 1930s.

10 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 20 inches tall

Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island, Georgia. Along with her husband Rosario Russell Fiore she was commissioned for portraits of many noted Americans for several decades starting in the 1930s.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Plaster

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

20 x 10 x 11 in

Florence Fiore - Rudolph Gruen Plaster Bust, C.1930s

Lot 0011

Estimate $2,200-$5,100

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