Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991) Acrobats

Description:

Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991)

Acrobats
Carved signature and date "CHAIM/GROSS/.../1951" on the back of the plinth.
Wood, height 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm),on a wood plinth.
Condition: Scattered cracks, dust and dirt to interstices.
Estimate $800-1,200

The cracks are vertical and are primarily to the base, although there is a crack to the backside of the smaller figure. There is also a knot in the wood at the larger figure's right hip that is cracking.


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