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Ceramic Sculpture, "Shirtless Standing Man", Golden Gate Expo Era.

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Handsome and important, this glazed ceramic sculpture of a standing half-nude male, dressed in a pair of pants held up by a rope for a belt, was sculpted by Brents Carlton in the 1930s. The artist bathed the figure in a dark, charcoal-grey glaze, and shows the figure in a placid state of mind, his arms crossed behind his back. Carlton was born in New Mexico, studied in California and New York, and settled down in San Francisco where he pursued two careers as a sculptor and pharmacist. He proposed a pair of sculptures that would be positioned outside Coit Tower in 1934, but the Public Works of Art program shut down soon thereafter, and the project was never realized. He created large sculptures for the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco in 1939-40, but most of his work was on a much smaller scale, such as this example. The piece is signed on the bottom.

More Information

Origin:	United States, California
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Ceramic
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses, but the absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	3788
Incollect Reference #:	842406

Dimensions

W.	3.75 in;	H.	8.88 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	9.53 cm;	H.	22.56 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design