Antoni Rzasa Art for Sale at Auction

b. 1919 - d. 1980

Antoni Rzasa (b. 26 February 1919 in Futomi k. Blazowa in the province. Podkarpackie, d. 26 January 1980 in Zakopane) - Polish artist sculptor, father of the sculptor Martin Rzasa.

Lecturer at the National School of Art Techniques in Zakopane.

Graduate School of Arts in Zakopane, he was a student, then collaborator and friend Anthony Kenar. In the years 1952 - 1973 he worked in High School as a teacher of sculpture.

In the 60s Antoni Rzasa has become one of the most famous Polish sculptors. He created wooden sculptures inspired by folk art. His sculptures are characterized by simple forms and specific style, they are thus easily recognizable. His works are in in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw, Krakow and Poznan in the Polish Army Museum and in private collections in the USA, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy and the Vatican. Gallery artist located in Zakopane (ul. Bogdanskiego 16a).