Description
An original signed sketch by Herman Roderick Volz. Image of two females in period fashion clothing. Some wrinkles to paper but most should frame out ok.
HERMAN RODERICK VOLZ:
A 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: Foxing to paper. Wrinkled corner upper right.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Figure, Fashion
Frame Type: Unframed
HERMAN RODERICK VOLZ:
A 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: Foxing to paper. Wrinkled corner upper right.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Figure, Fashion
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Foxing to paper. Wrinkled corner upper right.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
21 x 16.25 x 0.01 in
Original Female Sketch by Herman Volz
Estimate $340-$560
Starting Bid
$170
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Fine Art & Modern Masters
Oct 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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