Connecticut Sculptor Stanley Bleifeld Bronze Relief Sculpture Of Tennis Player

Description: For sale is a gorgeous bronze relief sculpture of a tennis player by Connecticut sculptor Stanley Bleifeld (1924 2011) This sculpture features a very expressionist figural depiction of a tennis player on his follow through from a high back hand swing. We are unsure of which player is depicted in this sculpture but it was said to be of a famous American Tennis player. The sculpture is signed lower right along with what looks like a date of “76” (1976). Stamped on reverse (18). Presumably number 18 in the unknown edition. Retaining a wonderful patina and in overall good condition. There are four mounting holes on reverse with 3 of 4 holes having mounting screw. One screw missing. Easily replaced. The hanging wire on back was just added to allow us to hang up to picture. Measurements: 14 1/2” H x 10 1/2” W Stanley Bleifeld (1924 2011) Stanley Bleifeld came to prominence as an artist in the 1950s. In 1967, the Bridgeport Sunday Post art critic wrote, “The name Stanley Bleifeld and sculpture are synonymous.” His fame is almost legendary. Widespread public recognition came from the 1964 World’s Fair Vatican Pavilion’s commission of a five-part bronze relief. A Life Magazine picture and article kept him before the public eye. And, of course there was the New York gallery, a good established one - Peridot of 820 Madison Avenue with its streams of Bleifeld reviews.” In 1987, Bleifeld was selected from hundreds of American sculptors to create a national monument for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. His larger than life sculpture, “Lone Sailor”, sits on a site near the Capital building and receives thousands of visitors a year. The commission peaked the interest of the national media including the Today Show, Newsweek and The Washington Post. With all the fame, Stanley remained very personable and unrattled by the attention. Bleifeld’s approach to figurative sculpture has not been tied down by the restraints of traditionalism. He explained, “My work has basically been traditional in the sense that it is realistic, yet I have never felt the constraints of this traditionalism. I have chosen to create so many varied concepts using the same theme, such as the human figure and landscapes, that a fresh approach is always waiting to be discovered.” Stanley Bleifeld passed away in March of 2011.

Price: 995 USD

Location: Kingston, New York

End Time: 2025-01-23T04:08:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.75 USD