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Jetty Homan (Nl. 1912-1996)

The Dutch artist Jetty Homan established herself in her younger years as a ballet dancer. After 1950 she began a career as a largely self-taught sculptor. At first she began working in ceramics and later she focussed primarily on making abstract bronze sculptures.

These sculptures are typical of her interest in an organic movement articulated in form and material. One is mounted to a granite block base and the other on a teak wood base. (Unsigned as was normal for her work). The sculpture on the left is a maquette for a larger work on public display in the Dutch town of Arnhem.

Price: On request

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Midcentury abstract sculpture

Unsigned 1960s sculpture.

Lead and marble. 57cm high / base 12 x 12cm.

A large and heavy abstract lead sculpture executed by an unknown artist in the 1960s. Its overall impression is of a modern dynamic figure in molten lead; a figure morphing into various biomorphic or abstract forms.

Price: 1.400 euro

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Abstract sculpture

1970s Brutalist abstract sculpture. Unsigned.

A large basalt stone sculpture composed of simple modernist/architectural forms. At some time this sculpture has stood in a garden which has resulted in a thin layer of moss on some parts.

It measures 36 x 12 x 45cm high.

Price: 1.500 euro

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Ceramic pitcher

Pol Chambost (France 1906-1983)

Model 835. Ceramic with yellow glaze.

The French mid-century sculptor and ceramicist Pol Chambost had already discovered and mastered ceramics by his mid-20s. From the start his work was know for its biomorphic forms and bold colours. As a prolific maker Chambost established himself as an important maker in the context of the French midcentury art and design world. His work was largely forgotten until revived in the early 2000s. Since then his works have become increasingly sought after and reach very healthy sums at auction.

This jug/pitcher is typical of his work. The model number 835 is inscribed to the underside alongside his signature.

Price: 3.650 euro

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wooden carved sculpture

Bertus Hylkema (Nl 1928-2004)

Totemic abstract Sculpture, 1968.

Teak / 82.5cm high

A large carved signed totemic form sculpture. The artist, Bertus Hylkema was born in Luinjeberd in France in 1927. He moved to Amsterdam and worked and taught there and later moved to Amersfoort. The artist died in 2004.

Price: 1,950 euro

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architectural throne chair

Brutalist / Structuralist chair. Netherlands. Circa 1960s/70s.

Steel & leather/hide.

An interesting architectural chair. Its construction and manufacture lead us to believe that it is possibly a prototype? – Its design reflects the style of post-war structuralist architecture/interiors typical of several Rotterdam architects from the period. (we are still researching the design).

Price: 4,400 euro

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