Fred Press Decorative Objects
4
to
4
4
4
4
3
1
4
4
1
2
1
Height
to
Width
to
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
30
1,314
758
506
453
Creator: Fred Press
"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This remarkable pair of "faun" and "nymph" sculptures memorializes the legendary performance of Vaslav Nijinsky as the Faun in Ballets Russes' renowned production of "Afternoon of a Faun" in 1912. Sculpted by Fred Press several decades later -- in the 1930s or 1940s -- the Faun captures the bold and sensual costume and headpiece of Nijinsky's character as designed by Léon Bakst, complete with spotted, form-fitting tights, a bare torso and a headpiece with horns in gold. Press was a kind of Renaissance...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Fred Press, American Art Deco, Painted Plaster Bust of a Faun, ca. 1930s
By Fred Press
Located in New York, NY
Signed ‘Fred Press’ on back
FRED PRESS (American, 1919 – 2012) was born to Samuel and Rose Press, who emigrated from Russia in the early 1900’s. He was the fourth of five children. He was married to Alice Bernadette for over 60 years and they had three children, David, Peter and Christopher.
At an early age Fred showed his sculpting prowess as the Ivory Soap contest winner in the early 1930’s. During his contemporary stage, he created numerous sculptures with bold design choices and unique subject matter. Fred’s sculptures reflect both historically significant figures and time periods but he also showed a more fanciful side with sculptures depicting mythical folklore using the likeness of some of his relatives. His subject matter also reflected the people and cultures he came into contact with while a member of the Sixth Air Force Division stationed in the Panama Canal Zone...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Fred Press Astrological Zodiac Brutalist Bronze Sculptures Mid Century
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare set of 12 Astrological sign cast bronze brutalist sculptures by Fred Press. Each zodiac sign represented, beautiful age and patina.
Early in the 1950s, Mr. Press moved to...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This depiction of a youthful figure, perhaps a street urchin from the alleys of New York, with his or her hair blowing wildly, is a rare or unique sculpture by Fred Press...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Related Items
French Art Deco Panther, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
French art deco sculpture from the 1930s in patinated Zamak.
The base is made of two types of marble.
The sculpture is unsigned. Maker unknown.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Deer Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture of two deer.
Measures: Width 75 cm.
height 38 cm.
Weight 17 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Ceramic Tiger, 1930s
By Saint-Clément
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic tiger sculpture, France, 1930s. Width : 18.3"(46.4cm), Height : 7.1"(18cm)
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculpture Cubist Panther By A Notari
By A. Notari
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely hard to find Art Deco cubist panther by A. Notari, signed to the Panthers tail.
Cast in cold painted spelter, resting on a multi-coloured marble and onyx base.
A wonderf...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Haguenauer Art Deco Sculpture
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer art deco sculpture.
mother with child.
solid bronze and ebonized wood.
Sealed atelier Haguenauer.
Viennese session wHw.
patinated bronze base and wooden top.
The woman is copper colored.
original patina.
Only minor signs of use.
Karl Hagenauer (1898–1956) was an Austrian designer influential in the Art Deco style.
Goldsmith Carl Hagenauer...
Category
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Frederic Weinberg Abstract Bronze Libra Zodiac Wall Sculpture
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Troy, MI
A rare Frederic Weinberg zodiac series wall mounted sculpture circa 1950s
Cast bronze modernist Libra figure with brutalist texture and subtle holes f...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Art Deco Sculpture of a Panther
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Large Art Deco, black patina, sculpture of a marching panther.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Toucans Bookends, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco French Marine Seal bookends, made in France, 1930s.
Bronze and marble. Plated bronze. Marble balls.
Plated bronze. Marble balls.
Some small chi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
Bronze Brutalist Sculpture, Kovac, 1969
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brutalist bronze table top sculpture from 1969. Cut panels of bronze resembling a skyscraper. Unknown artist, Signed Kovac. This sculpture shows great patina.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture Galloping Horse by Gonez
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A breathtaking Art Deco sculpture capturing the movement and dynamics of a galloping horse, cast in cold painted spelter and gracefully mounted upon a sleek marble and onyx base. Cre...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Mid Century Modern Brutalists Bronze Abstract Sculpture by Emma De Sigaldi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table top bronze abstract Brutalist style sculpture on travertine marble base. Signed Emma De Sigaldi.
Emma De Sigaldi (1910 - 2010) was active/lived in Monaco and is known for sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art-déco sculpture of woman and parrot in earthenware by Sarreguemines 1930s
By Sarreguemines
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large and elegant sculpture of a woman partially draped, lying and holding a parrot. Rare production from Sarreguemines France circa 1930, from a short lived collection that celebrat...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
H 11.82 in W 21.26 in D 6.3 in
Previously Available Items
African Tribal Female Head Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, 1950s
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful African female head sculpture by American artist Fred Press. Matte black cast metal with nice patina.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Asian Woman Head Sculpture by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Asian woman head sculpture by american artist Fred Press.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Asian Female Sculpture by American Artist Fred Press, Signed
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Asian woman head cast metal sculpture by American artist Fred Press, signed by artist.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Fred Press Ballerina Bust Sculptures
By Fred Press
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
mid century fred press degas inspired ballerina bust sculptures. crafted out of clay. beautiful condition.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fred Press Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Fred Press decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Fred Press decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plaster and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fred Press decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Fred Press were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Richmond Barthé, Oscar Bruno Bach, and Dolbi Cashier. Prices for Fred Press decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,350.