A vintage American patinated plaster sculpture by Edward Melcarth, titled Heroic Head. The sculpture represents an expressive, anxious image of a young man. Signed Melcarth, 68 on the backside. Mounted on a stone stand. Edward Melcarth, 1914 to 1973 was an American New York Painter, sculptor, illustrator, lecturer, and teacher. Notable figure in American art. Contemporary Sculptures And American Art Collectibles.
Italian American Edward Melcarth 1914-1973 Oil On Canvas Painting Signed. Frame Measure 19.5" X 15 1/4", Sight 18" X 14".>>>RBFineArts CFL Inc. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies<<< !!!DUE TO A RECENT INCREASE IN FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES FROM BUYERS IN OUR AUCTIONS THE BELOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO!!! || *Please note shipping is not included in the sale, you will have to pay for shipping. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please arrange shipping for your item and contact us about the shipping details.* || RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. 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Edward Melcarth (Louisville 1914-Louisville 1972) Cross Country Runners 1969 Oil painting on canvas 60x60 cm Signature at the top right "Melcarth". On the verse Reca signature, title and date "Melcarth, Cross Country Runners, Venice '69"
Edward Melcarth, American,1914–1972, Heroic (Roma) resin, limited edition c.1960, dark green patina finish, marked JC Copyright. Note: Arnold and Dora Stern were collectors of Outsider, Tramp and American Folk Art, Cuban and Haitian art. A portion of their Tramp art collection on permanent display at the Newark Museum in New Jersey
Edward Melcarth (American / Italian 1914-1973), "Nude Male Study" second half 20th century, ink wash, watercolor, and mixed media drawing on paper, signed to lower right, framed. Provenance: : From the Estate of James Lipton, writer and host of Inside the Actor’s Studio. Approximate measurements: sight h. 11. 75", w. 8. 75"; frame h. 18", w. 14. 25", d. 1".
Edward Melcarth (American 1914-1973) Heroic Head, 1961, patinated plaster, signed and dated, raised on ebonized wood base. Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 in. head only, 16 in. ht. including base. Condition: Very good.
Edward Melcarth New York / Italy., (1914 - 1973 untitled scene with figures, ca.1952 ink wash and watercolor on paper signed lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: The following is from Dan Baugher, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Chair of Department of Management, Pace University, New York City. I have a close friend now in his late 60's who was Edward Melcarth's roommate for many years. There are at least four things that are worth noting: 1. While it is true that Edward was born in Kentucky, it would probably be more accurate to say that his major associations were New York City and Italy. New York City was the city where he lived the longest and where many of his models were from. He moved to Italy rather permanently in 1969. He died of cancer in 1973 in Venice. 2. Most of his works were purchased by Malcolm Forbes and later his son. Many are held in the Forbes Magazine Collection/Forbes Gallery in New York. Some very interesting anecdotes here but none that should be posted. 3. Possibly, his most famous sculpture is "The Burning Man" which was originally purchased by Harvard University and to the best of my knowledge remains in the Boston area, possibly at the Boston Museum of Art if not still at Harvard. 4. To my recent surprise, my friend provided me with a book on Melcarth. There is a biography of him. It is entitled: "Edward Melcarth - A Hercynian Memoir" by Virgil Burnett, Pasdeloup Press, 1995, Stratford, Ontario. On its cover is a picture of the "Burning Man" with no credit. I suspect there is no credit because the picture was taken without the museum's knowledge but as it was published in Ontario, it was a minor issue.
MELCARTH, Edward (American, 1914–1973). Instant of Oblivion. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas laid on canvas–backed board. Signed lower right: “Melcarth”. Signed and titled verso: “Instant/of/Oblivion/Melcarth”. Framed (original), 29 ½ x 14 ½”. Provenance: Banfer Gallery, New York (gallery tag); The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust; from the Fine & Decorative Arts Including Estates Signature sale at Heritage Auctions on September 12, 2015.
Edward Melcarth (1914-1973) American, 'the waiting game, Rome 1969', a scene of figures outside a classical building, oil on canvas, signed and dated and inscribed verso, 15" x 24".
Edward Melcarth (American, 1914-1973), Ammunition Line, Nov. 1951, gouache on paper, mounted on board, signed "Edward Melcarth" and dated verso, 13"h x 18"w (sight), 22.5"h x 26.75"w (mat)
(After) Edward Melcarth (American / Italian, 1914-1973) 'Heroic Head' Statue 1968, impressed signed on back of neck, cast resin reproduction of a bronze bust, mounted on a brick plinth Condition: Very Good, no chips or cracks noted on sculpture; small chips on base Height: 13.25 inches, Depth: 7.00 inches (height including plinth) Category: Decorative Arts > Statues Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 12:08 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5 Image #6
Edward Melcarth, Am. 1914-1973, Young Men on Motorcycles, pen and ink, signed. Please see the following for more information about the artist. https://hyperallergic.com/426133/edward-melcarth-rough-trade-points-of-view-institute-193-university-of-kentucky-art-museum/ (JGLO1002) (TC)
EDWARD MELCARTH (American, 1914-1973), ''The Card-Game'', oil on canvas, signed, titled, and dated 15/2/1946 on verso. Craquelure. Canvas 40''h, 29-1/2''w. Fine Art
portrait of a woman, brown pen on paper, 23-1/2 x 18 in., signed and dated Melcarth / 67 Provenance: The Estate of the late Milton Gelfand, Pound Ridge, N.Y.
portrait of a woman, brown pen on paper, 23-1/2 x 18 in., signed and dated Melcarth / 67, Provenance: The Estate of the late Milton Gelfand, Pound Ridge, N.Y.
Edward Melcarth, 20thc Double Sided Drawing "City" and "Figures", Grey Ink Wash, Signed Melcarth and dated 1952 LR(MBIE2559) {WT} Measurements: 12 3/8" x 18" and 11 1/2" x 17 3/4", frame 18 1/2" x 23 1/4" x 3/4" Condition: Wrinkles to the paper
EDWARD MELCARTH (American, 1914-1973) Instant of Oblivion, circa 1950 Oil on canvas laid on canvas-backed board 25 x 10 inches (63.5 x 25.4 cm) Signed lower right: Melcarth Signed and titled verso: "Instant / of / Oblivion" / Melcarth FROM THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST PROVENANCE: Banfer Gallery, New York. Born in Kentucky, Edward Melcarth spent most of his life in New York City, where he found the majority of models for his work. He also spent time in Italy, where he moved permanently in 1969. He died of cancer in 1973 in Venice. During Melcarth's lifetime, most of his works were purchased by Malcolm Forbes and later his son.
Edward Melcarth American, 1914-1974 Male Figure Bronze with dark brown patina Height 18 inches Provenance: Elizabeth E. Gardner, New York until her death, 1985 By bequest to the museum, 1985 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1990.250 C Property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
EDWARD MELCARTH (British, 1900-1970) Three Men, 1952 Watercolor and ink on paper 13-1/2 x 18-3/4 inches (34.3 x 47.6 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Melcarth / 1952
Artist: Edward Melcarth, American (1914 - 1973) || Year: 1968 || Medium: Cold Cast Bronze Sculpture || Size: 13 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. (33.02 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm)
Artist: Edward Melcarth, American (1914 - 1973) - Year: 1968 - Medium: Cold Cast Bronze Sculpture - Size: 13 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. (33.02 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm)
Edward Melcarth (New York/Italy, 1914-1973) HEROIC HEAD bronzed resin on cube base, bearing signature and date on verso, '68 H10 1/4" overall H14" Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
Edward Melcarth American, 1914-1973 Canal Workers On The Molo, Venice, 1963 Signed Melcarth (ul); signed, dated and inscribed On the Molo on the reverse Oil on canvas 24 x 14 inches Provenance: Harbor Gallery, Long Island, New York ACA Gallery, New York
Edward Melcarth (American, 1914-1973) Untitled; Oil on canvas (framed); 32'' x 20''; Exhibition: Whitney Museum of American Art (label remnant on verso); Provenance: Estate of Joseph Stanley, New Hope, PA
EDWARD MELCARTH: (1914-1973), New York. Signed watercolor. Figural study on brown paper. Melcarth was also known for sculpture and has many murals in New York, including the Pierre Hotel. Most of his works were purchased by Malcolm Forbes. 14.5" x 17.75" 8.25" x 11.5"
