Description
An original, signed sketch by Herman Roderick Volz.
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: Unframed.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United States
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: Unframed.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Unframed.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
10.75 x 11.25 x 0.01 in
Original Nude Sketch by Herman Volz
Estimate $320-$530
Starting Bid
$160
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November Mid-Century Furniture & Design Edit
New York, NY, United States
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