ITALIAN FRAGMENTARY MARBLE HEAD OF AWOMANOn an associated base.
12 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. diam. (overall).
6 1/4 in., height of the bust.
Condition
There is an old repair to the top of the head, with losses, nicks...
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NICK VACCARO "HOMAGE TO A BRICK" (ASSEMBLAGECA. 1970S)Nick Vaccaro
(Kansas, 1931-2002)
Homage to a Brick
"Magic Box" assemblage, circa 1970s
20" x 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"
A humorous sculpture of found objects, with a life...
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9 1/4 x 12 in. frame.
6 1/2 x 13 in. frame.
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