Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal) White an avid collector who studied

an avid collector who studied color and technique by copying works of masters like Matisse and Gauguin—often painting on burlap to replicate the originals

promoting the use of "poor" materials and proposing simplifying the design process to counter the early mass-industrial adoption of plastics

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Smithsonian Institute

24”W x 24”H x 2 1/2”D (each)

Mid-Century Biographic Bust (Attributed to Marwal) White an avid collector who studied5 1 2W x 8H x 5D This captivating mid century biographic bust is an exceptional example of mid 20th century decorative portraiture. Strongly attributed to Marwal Industriesor one of its premium New York contemporaries like the Alexander Backer Co.this piece captures the eras fascination with stylized, global realism. Unlike the more common, heavily accessorized tiki or tropical tropes of the period, this sculpture stands out for its refined