Description
Striking and large woodblock print by Herman Roderick Volz. (1904-1990) Three standing figures. Pencil signed and numbered 13/35. Image only measures 29.75"H 15.75"W. Notice paper loss at bottom left corner, can be covered when framing.
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: Notice paper loss at bottom left corner, can be covered when framing.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pencil
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
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: Notice paper loss at bottom left corner, can be covered when framing.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pencil
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Notice paper loss at bottom left corner, can be covered when framing.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
36 x 19.13 x 0.1 in
Figurative Woodblock by Herman Roderick Volz
Estimate $850-$1,430
Starting Bid
$420
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