American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale

A superb, modernist model of a gazelle by Walter Rotan (1912-2001) with a very dark verdigris patina. Cast at the Roman...

American American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 3 of 11

Roman Bronze Works American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 4 of 11

Mid 20th Century American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 5 of 11

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale In Philadelphia - Image 6 of 11

Metal American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 7 of 11

Verdigris American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 8 of 11

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 9 of 11

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan For Sale - Image 10 of 11

Or save it to favorites and we'll tell you if this item goes on sale!

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan

Name: American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan
Brand: Roman Bronze Works
Price: 6800 USD
Availability: InStock

$6,800

DSA Studios

Philadelphia, PA

Shop safely with our Chairish Buyer Guarantee

Dimensions: 8.5ʺW × 4.75ʺD × 8.25ʺH

Styles: American; Modern

Brand: Roman Bronze Works

Period: Mid 20th Century

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Bronze

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: Verdigris

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: It is in overall very good, as-pictured used estate condition with some scratches and wear to the patina on the … moreIt is in overall very good, as-pictured used estate condition with some scratches and wear to the patina on the reverse and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. less

Description: A superb, modernist model of a gazelle by Walter Rotan (1912-2001) with a very dark verdigris patina.

Cast at the … more A superb, modernist model of a gazelle by Walter Rotan (1912-2001) with a very dark verdigris patina.

Cast at the Roman Bronze Works in the 1930s or 1940s.

Rotan was an important 20th century American sculptor. A student of Albert Laessle, Rotan's work is held in public and private collections throughout the country. During his lifetime, his work was exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Art. A similar gazelle is incorporated into his sculpture installed at Brookgreen Gardens. References include Beartrice Gilman Proske's 1968 book entitled Brookgreen Garden Sculpture.

Simply a wonderful gazelle statute!

Overall Condition:
It is in overall very good, as-pictured used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There are some scratches and wear to the patina on the reverse. Otherwise, there are some very fine and light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Walter Rotan

Marks:
The bronze is stamped Roman Bronze Corp. NY to the reverse and bears an integral signature in the plinth.

MEASUREMENTS:
Height: ca. 8 1/4 in.
Width: ca. 8 1/2 in.
Depth: ca. 4 3/4 in

Please see our other related items. less

Need more product details?

Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.

DSA Studios

Philadelphia, PA

Questions about the item?

View all

Featured Promoted Listings

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan

Extended Return Eligible

Questions about the item?

Extended Return Eligible

Related Collections

American Modernist Roman Bronze Works Sculpture of Gazelle by Walter Rotan

Details

Returns & Cancellations

Extended Return Eligible

Questions about the item?

Returns & Cancellations

Extended Return Eligible

Related Collections

Almost done

Is text preferable for you?

Sign up below.

Thanks for joining Chairish!