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Naomi Feinberg "Wild Spirit" Sculpture in Italian Marble 1970s

Creator: Naomi Feinberg
Offered by: Lobel Modern, Inc.

Description
Hand-carved “Wild Spirit” sculpture in Italian marble on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970’s. This is a stunning work by a renowned American sculptor.

Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculptor who worked primarily in stone. She began sculpting in the 1940’s and became affiliated with artist group Studio 725 which was a consortium of woman artists working in Union Square NYC. She studied sculpture with Philip Darling, Jose De Creeft, and Lorrie Goulet at the New School, the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Students League, and the School of Visual Arts A relative late comer to the art world, Naomi Feinberg emerged as highly accomplished, multi-faceted artist who juggled architectural coherence with a preoccupation with the human form, to create works that are both experimental and primitive. She is included in the archives of American art at the Smithsonian Institute.

Provenance: The personal collection of the artist and then her family after her death. This piece was part of Lobel Modern's exhibition: Naomi Feinberg: A Woman Sculpting in a Man's World.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Lacquer, Wood, Italian Marble - Handcrafted
Condition:	Good. In Excellent Condition
Creation Date:	1970s
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	sculpture129
Incollect Reference #:	628463

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel in NYC in 1998 to promote important 20th century designers whose originality and exceptional craftsmanship and materials transformed their works into art. The gallery showcases period furniture, lighting, art, and decorative arts. Lobel Modern takes the condition of their inventory very seriously. If a work is not in original immaculate condition then it is restored by hand to the highest possible standards by Lobel Modern's artisans.