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Pal Kepenyes ”Milagros” necklace with praying figures in brass and copper.

Creator: Pal Kepenyes
Offered by: B4

Description
Pal Kepenyes is a sculptor and researcher of Hungarian art, whose artistic production includes sculptures of small and medium format, jewelry and miniature decorative pieces, all made by hand, without any machinery.

He began his studies at the School of Decorative Arts in Budapest, and then was a prisoner of war during the Stalinist regime. In 1956, at the end of the Hungarian Revolution, he finally was released and left the country for Paris, where he studied at the School of Fine Arts.

In 1956, he also traveled to Mexico, a country to which he has been devoted for tthe rest of his life because of his attraction pre-hispanic cultures. Mexico also has exerted great influence on his work.

17.5" long

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	include book of works
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1950-1999
Materials:	brass, copper
Condition:	Good. no damage
Creation Date:	1960's
Metals:	Other
Styles / Movements:	Mid-Century, Artist Jewelry, Other
Incollect Reference #:	552649

Message from Seller:

Located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, B4 specializes in collectible designer furniture, lighting, art and accessories. Pieces in the showroom date from the 1920’s through the late 1970's with a focus on Scandinavian Modern. Since opening in the year 2000, the gallery has been at the forefront of decorating trends, with appearances in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, HYLAND, Wallpaper* and Find magazines.