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After Polasek, "Man Carving His Own Destiny", 1907

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After Polasek, "Man Carving His Own Destiny", 1907

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After Albin Polasek (Czech-American, 1879-1965), "Man Carving His Own Destiny"-1907, bronze. A 20th century cast stone with black enamel figural sculpture after the original by Albin Polasek, depicting a brawny man with intense expression, whose form is partially imbedded in stone, attempting to chisel his way free from the rock that entombs him. Overall approximately 43.25" x 23" x 15". Note: "Man Carving His Own Destiny" is known to have been self-referential in the sense that the artist lost complete use of his left side due to paralysis shortly after completely the work.

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After Polasek, "Man Carving His Own Destiny", 1907

Name: After Polasek, \"Man Carving His Own Destiny\", 1907
SKU: 47139361
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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