McClelland Barclay (American, 1891-1943). Nude Woman Stretching, Patinated Bronze Figure, Circa 1930. Accompanied by a bronze tag inscribed "McClelland Barclay CREATOR OF THE FISHER BODY GIRL AND CELEBRATED ILLUSTRATOR FOR COSMOPOLITAN HAS NOW EARNED WORLD FAME AS A SCULPTOR" and "THE SIGNATURE McClelland Barclay ISENTIFIES THIS WORK OF ART AS ONE OF A LIMITED EDITION CREATED IN HIS OWN STUDIO," signed "McClelland Barclay (copyright) on the base edge. Together with Robert Garrett Thew (American, 1892-1964). Two Spelter Metal Nude Female Figures, 1930's. In green paint, each signed "THEW" (copyright). McClelland Barclay nude: H: 13.125 in., W: 7.125 in., D: 4.75 in. R. Garrett Thew seated figure: H: 5 in., W: 3.875 in., D: 3.875 in. Provenance: The McClelland Barclay nude affixed with an Illustration House, Inc., New York, N.Y. paper label.

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13.125 x 7.125 x 4.75 in