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WILLIAM ELLISWORTH ARTIS (1914-1977) Bust of a Young Girl1930sterracotta, wood base, incised 'WA...

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WILLIAM ELLISWORTH ARTIS (1914-1977) Bust of a Young Girl1930sterracotta, wood base, incised 'WA...

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WILLIAM ELLISWORTH ARTIS (1914-1977)
Bust of a Young Girl
1930s
terracotta, wood base, incised 'WArtis' on back of neck
height of bust 4 1/2in (11.5cm); width of bust 2 1/2in (6.5cm); overall height including base 5 1/2in (14cm)
Footnotes:
William Ellisworth Artis studied under Augusta Savage, a prominent sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s-1930s. Artis was known in particular for his portrait busts and often sculpted the young people he met in Harlem while teaching at the YMCA for the WPA. Works by the artist have been exhibited in settings including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Walker Art Center and Howard University.

Condition

Bust in overall good condition with typical signs of age with no damages detected.

Wood base with some typical sun fading and light nicks associated with age and display; underside of base with some light blue/green paint marks.

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WILLIAM ELLISWORTH ARTIS (1914-1977) Bust of a Young Girl1930sterracotta, wood base, incised 'WA...

Name: WILLIAM ELLISWORTH ARTIS (1914-1977) Bust of a Young Girl1930sterracotta, wood base, incised 'WA...
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