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a dramatic pair of american art deco plaster relief panels depicting europa's abduction by zeus;  from the texas centennial exposition of 1936, dallas
3056
circa 1930

each large opposing panel depicting mythological characters of Europa and Zeus; Zeus is enamored by Europa and transforms himself into a bull then mixes in with her father's herd, as Europa is out gathering flowers she sees the bull, caresses his flanks and eventually climbs onto his back, Zeus soars off taking Europa to Crete making her queen; each reinforced with iron framing to back; repairs wear to surface.

Height: 
60" 58"
Width: 
52" 54"
Depth: 
10 1/2"
$17,800
Available
a dramatic and large-scaled pair of french art deco hand-wrought iron andirons
3017
1930's

each of open rectilinear form with inset scrollwork detailing above overscaled scrolled feet; wear and patination to surface.

Height: 
25 1/2"
Width: 
16 1/2"
Depth: 
16 1/2"
$3,250
Sold
a charming american art deco solid mahogany car mold
2623
circa 1930

the die in solid laminated mahogany for the manufacture of a child's toy pedal car (metal would be wrapped around this die and steering wheel attached later)

Height: 
9 3/4"
Width: 
30 1/4"
Depth: 
10"
$3,125
Available
a luminous austrian apricot-colored oil spot vase of teardrop form
2263
circa 1930

the bulbous oil spot vase of translucent apricot color; minor wear to underside.

Height: 
10 1/4"
Diameter: 
5 1/2"
$469
Available
a stylish pair of american art deco brushed-nickel plated lamps with dolphin support
2077
circa 1930

each with spheroid body flanked by shell-form handles; raised on a lively dolphin support over a square base ending in shell feet; rewired and replated with new shades; excellent condition; shades as is

Height: 
20" (to top of socket)
Width: 
8 1/2"
Depth: 
6"
$2,200
Available

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