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George Spaventa, Standing Figure

George Spaventa Standing Figure 1962 patinated bronze, marble 8 h x 7.5 w x 4.5 d in (20 x 19 x 11 cm) Impressed number to lower edge '2/6' with CAF foundry mark. This work is number 2 from the edition of 6. Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

George Spaventa, Kneeling Nude Woman

George Spaventa Kneeling Nude Woman c. 1954 gouache and pastel on paper sight: 21.50 h x 15 w in (55 x 38 cm) Signed to lower right 'Spaventa'. Provenance: Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc., Van Nuys, CA, 29 January 2006, Lot 292 | Private Collection, New Jersey This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

George Spaventa, Grotesque Head

George Spaventa Grotesque Head patinated bronze, marble 10.25 h x 4.5 w x 3 d in (26 x 11 x 8 cm) Incised and impressed signature and number to reverse 'Spaventa 4/6' with CAF foundry mark. This work is number 4 from the edition of 6. Sold with a copy of A Tribute to George Spaventa exhibition catalog (1980) from Gruenebaum Gallery. Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey Literature: A Tribute to George Spaventa, Gruenebaum Gallery exhibition catalog, pg. 19 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

George Spaventa, Head

George Spaventa Head 1954 bronze 18 h x 8.25 w x 8.5 d in (46 x 21 x 22 cm) Cast signature and date to lower edge 'Spaventa 54' with Modern Art Foundry mark. This work is from the edition of an unknown size produced by Modern Art Foundry, Astoria, NY. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

GEORGE SPAVENTA (AMERICAN, 1918-1978).

'Standing Female Nude'. Bronze. Initialed top of base. Signed side of base\ 'Anvil Metal Works NY, NY, A/P\ ' /79'. Provenance: Gruenebaum Gallery, NY. Note: 'We believe the '79' indicates the possible intent of edition of 79. Dimensions: 18.25" h x 5.25" w x 5.75" w.

George Spaventa Figural Cast Bronze Sculpture 1962

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978). Cast bronze figure with a gold patina in the form of a feminine figure, 1962. Stamped CAF and numbered 2/6 along the base; incised signature along the other side of the base. Attached to a polished black stone base. Provenance: Distinguished Corporate Collection, Minnesota.

George Spaventa Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978). Cast bronze figure with a black patina in the form of a reclining feminine figure, 1962. Stamped CAF and numbered 5/6 along the base; incised signature along the other side of the base. Attached to a polished black stone base. Provenance: Distinguished Corporate Collection, Minnesota.

George Spaventa (American 1918 - 1978), Walking Woman, 1956, Bronze, Signed/marked on back of base # 2/6 Anvil Metal Works NY.NY Spaventa 56, Height 33 1/2 inches, base 7" x 22", Condition: good condition

George Spaventa (American 1918 - 1978) Walking Woman, 1956 Bronze Signed/marked on back of base # 2/6 Anvil Metal Works NY.NY Spaventa 56 Height 33 1/2 inches, base 7" x 22" Condition: good condition

George Spaventa, Untitled

George Spaventa Untitled USA, c. 1973 terracotta 27.75 h x 11.5 w x 11.5 d in (70 x 29 x 29 cm) Impressed signature and number to base 'Spaventa 73 76'. Partial paper gallery label to base 'Gruenebaum Gallery, Ltd'. Provenance: Gruenebaum Gallery, Ltd., New York | Private collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

GEORGE SPAVENTA OIL MIXED MEDIUM PAINTING

Oil mixed medium on paper. Image 11 x 14 inches. Unframed. Signed lower right in pencil. Female abstract painting. Listed artist 1918-1978.

GEORGE SPAVENTA OIL MIXED MEDIUM PAINTING

Oil mixed medium on paper. Image 11 x 14 inches. Unframed. Signed lower right in pencil. Female abstract painting. Listed artist 1918-1978.

GEORGE SPAVENTA (1918-1978) Cat.

GEORGE SPAVENTA (1918-1978) Cat. Bronze. 110x166x150 mm; 4 3/8x6 1/2x5 7/8 inches (including base). Edition of 6. With the artist's partial signature and numbered 2/6 on the bronze edge. Circa 1964. Provenance: Acquired from the artist.

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978) 'Grotesque Head' Bronze Sculpture

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978) 'Grotesque Head' Bronze Sculpture Undated, signed on reverse of neck, #1/6 and foundry mark on lower right edge, mounted to a black marble base Property from: the Collection of Phil Shorr, Chicago, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Sculpture Estimated Sale Time: 12:19 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%) Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5 Image #6

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978) P63-12-6 Portrait, 1963

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978) P63-12-6 Portrait, 1963 luminous paint and pencil on paper signed Spaventa (lower right) 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Provenance: B.C. Holland Gallery, Chicago

George Spaventa American, 1918-1978 Standing Nude, 1965

George Spaventa American, 1918-1978 Standing Nude, 1965 Signed Spaventa and dated 2-65 Bronze with brown patina Height 7 1/4 inches C 

George Spaventa “The Actor” Bronze Figure

GEORGE SPAVENTA ?THE ACTOR? BRONZE FIGURE: SPAVENTA, George, (American, 1918-1978): Standing male figure titled ?The Actor?, patinated Bronze, incised signature on base and dated ?56, overall 54? h. x 17? x 17?. Condition: Verdigris all over from outdoor storage.

GEORGE SPAVENTA (1918-1978): TORSO

GEORGE SPAVENTA (1918-1978): TORSO Bronze with verdigris patina, signed ''Spaventa'' and numbered 3/6, with the ''AM W NY'' foundry mark, on a slate base, with label from The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. Note: Property of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

GEORGE SPAVENTA (1918-1978): TORSO

GEORGE SPAVENTA (1918-1978): TORSO Bronze, signed ''Spaventa'' and numbered 1/6, on a green veined marble base. 12 3/4 x 5 x 4 in. Note: Property of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

George Spaventa (1918-1978): Untitled

George Spaventa (1918-1978): Untitled Oil on paper affixed to cardboard mount, 1956, signed 'G. Spaventa', dated, inscribed 'To Helen Happy Birthday' lower right. 18 x 11 7/8 in. (sheet), unframed. Provenance: Anonymous gift, 1983. Note: Property of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

George Spaventa American, 1918-1978 Untitled (Woman)

George Spaventa American, 1918-1978 Untitled (Woman) Signed Spaventa Bronze with brown patina Height 19 inches C 

GEORGE SPAVENTA | Walking Woman

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George Spaventa, (American, 1918-1978), Grotesque Head

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978) Grotesque Head bronze edition 4/6, Height 7 inches.

George Spaventa, (American, 1918-1978), Standing Figure, 1962

George Spaventa (American, 1918-1978) Standing Figure, 1962 bronze edition 2/6, Height 7 1/4 inches.

GEORGE SPAVENTA (American, 1918-1978) POSTERIOR signed Spaventa; bronze; height: 8 inches; Provenance: Poindexter Gallery, NY

GEORGE SPAVENTA (American, 1918-1978) POSTERIOR signed Spaventa; bronze; height: 8 inches; Provenance: Poindexter Gallery, NY

George Spaventa American, 1918-1978 HEAD.

George Spaventa American, 1918-1978 STANDING FEMALE, and EAGLE: TWO.