Overview
A heavy, 43-pound bronze torso representing Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, rendered in the quintessential Art Deco style.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Boris Lovet-Lorski 'Melpomene' Bronze Sculpture (Attributed)
Photo reference
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Story
Boris Lovet-Lorski arrived in New York in 1924 with little more than his talent, but he quickly became the sculptor of choice for the American elite during the Jazz Age.
Maker / Origin
Born in Lithuania and trained in St. Petersburg, Lovet-Lorski was a master of 'Streamline Moderne' sculpture.
Condition & Value
The bronze appears to be in very good condition with a well-preserved dark patina. While signed and documented Lovet-Lorski bronzes of this scale can exceed $15,000 at major auction houses, the lack of a signature on this piece necessitates a more…
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