.jpg?w=1)
Christie's is pleased to present property from the collection of Mr. James Kalish, son of renowned American sculptor Max Kalish. The works presented in this sale are remarkable not only as exemplary representations of Kalish's talent, but also due to their extraordinary provenance. The Kalish family is directly consigning these lots from their personal collection.
Property from the Estate of Max Kalish presently in the collection of Mr. James Kalish
Max Kalish (1891-1945)
'Steel into the Skies'
Details
Max Kalish (1891-1945)
'Steel into the Skies'
inscribed 'M. KALISH/'32' and stamped 'MERONI RADICE/CIRE/PERDUE/PARIS' (along the base)
bronze with green patina
19¼ in. (48.9 cm.) high on a marble base ¾ in. (2 cm.) high
'Steel into the Skies'
inscribed 'M. KALISH/'32' and stamped 'MERONI RADICE/CIRE/PERDUE/PARIS' (along the base)
bronze with green patina
19¼ in. (48.9 cm.) high on a marble base ¾ in. (2 cm.) high
Provenance
The artist.
Alice Kalish, wife of the above, by descent.
By descent to the present owner.
Alice Kalish, wife of the above, by descent.
By descent to the present owner.
Literature
N.L. Lewis, The Sculpture of Max Kalish, Cleveland, Ohio, 1933, n.p., no. 20, possibly another example illustrated.
M. Kalish, E. Genauer, Labor Sculpture, New York, 1938, n.p., no. 40, possibly another example illustrated.
A. Kalish, The Sculpture of Max Kalish, 1891-1945, unpublished, 1984, n.p., no. 59, possibly another example illustrated.
M. Kalish, E. Genauer, Labor Sculpture, New York, 1938, n.p., no. 40, possibly another example illustrated.
A. Kalish, The Sculpture of Max Kalish, 1891-1945, unpublished, 1984, n.p., no. 59, possibly another example illustrated.
Exhibited
Millersville, Pennsylvania, Millersville University, Ganzer Gallery, Max Kalish, Sculptor, June 1-30, 2006.
Brought to you by
Bridget Young
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.