Estimate

1.250 - 1.600

Session

23 April 2012

Hammer Price

Description

In lathed wood and other materials
No marks
Max Height: 11,5cm

Category

Sculpture

Additional Information

Large collection of sculpture hand painted by Thomáz de Mello. Wood and other materials. Ordered by the Society of National Propaganda, these sculptures were redesigned to meet economic needs and the taste of the time. The theme is predominantly nationalist and includes representations of several popular figures. The collection consists of sculptures of various sizes and some with disctinct purposes. Some are marked on the base with the stamp of the artist, serial number and identification of institutions that orderded them.