Art Deco Statue Universal Statuary Corp Man Woman Entwined Kissing V. Bocchetta

Description: Art Deco Style Entwined Lovers Kissing Couple Sculpture by Universal Statuary Corp. For your consideration is this Art Deco style kissing couple table-top statue from Universal Statuary Corp., Chicago. Copyright registered in 1964, no. 921. Beautiful "old gold" finish gives the appearance of aged brass. Elegant minimalist lines with a nod to Italian Futurism and Russian Constructivism evoke the lovers' passion. Made of a synthetic material developed by Universal in the 1950s to replace plaster and guaranteed not to break or chip. Signed V. Bocchetto, likely one of the many Italian immigrants employed by Universal to create pieces for the company (see history below). See "Condition" description following "dimensions. DIMENSIONS (approx.): 14-1/2 in. tall; base: 4-3/4 x 4-1/4 in. CONDITION: Good vintage condition for age, with some signs of age wear, including a few areas where the gold finish has come off or is distressed/discolored. Some scuffs/scratches. Perhaps one or two minor glaze flakes revealing the white composite underneath. You may wish to give a new spray of gold paint to it to bring it back or color it black for alternative way to display. Or just leads as is and enjoy the age patina and vintage charm. It will weigh about 6 lbs packed safely. Thank you! HISTORY: The Universal Statuary Corporation of Chicago was started by brothers Jack and Leo Lucchesi who began producing traditional Italian-type designs out of plaster | chalkware around the late 1930's to early 1940's. The company sponsored many Italian Immigrants to work in the family factory. They started making inexpensive items such as piggy banks and wall plaques, and also produced some larger items for store displays, such as life-sized Indian statues for western restaurants. Ornate Italian, early American, and colonial wall plaques and statues were always strong products in their lines, as well as various whimsical and humorous items. Universal was also famous for the contract work performed for Sears, Wards, and many big advertising firms for their unique 'Point Of Sale' displays and promotions. In the 1950's after the production of their plaster products had pretty much gone by the wayside, they started experimenting with resins and other plastics and developed "FiberClad InFrangible," a material guaranteed not to break or chip. The company then moved from its original multi-story Chicago Avenue address to a new location on Ogden Ave where they began working with these new experimental composites Most of the artists employed by Universal were immigrants brought here to create pieces solely for the company. None of the artists really had a name outside of Universal." Read more here: http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-SHORT-GUIDE-TO-THE-UNIVERSAL-STATUARY-CORPORATION-/10000000002845077/g.html

Price: 42.49 USD

Location: Melrose, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-02-03T04:43:15.000Z

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