Description:
Trylon and Perisphere Andirons
Brass, iron
Inspired by the 1939 World's Fair, New York, CBC in casting, ht. 19 1/2, dp. 17 in.
Note: The modern geometric design of the 1939 New York World's Fair's Trylon and Perisphere is attributed to Wallace Harrison (1895-1981) and J. Andre Fouilhoux (1879-1945).
Estimate $500-700
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Keywords
J. Andre Fouilhoux20th Century Design
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