TWO ARTIST PLASTER SCULPTURES. JAN & JOEL MARTEL (French, 1896-1966) “A MONSIEUR L’ABBE ROUSSEAU”.

TWO ARTIST PLASTER SCULPTURES. JAN & JOEL MARTEL (French, 1896-1966) “A MONSIEUR L’ABBE ROUSSEAU”. 1) Jan & Joel Martel (French, 1896-1966) “A Monsieur L’Abbe Rousseau”. Cream patinated terracotta sculpture of a seated man with hands in his lap wearing a suit and wide rimmed hat. Title inscribed and signed “J. J. Martel” on base. A wonderful Cubist sculpture. 2) P. Giovanni (Early 20th Century) “THE VENZTECORE”. Painted plaster sculpture shows a seated semi-nude woman bent at the waist, arms at her knees and head down. Signed and inscribed “The Venztecore. P. Giovanni Sculptor”. The sculpture with dark cream patina. SIZE: 1) 16-1/4″ h x 8-1/4″ d x 4-1/4″ w. 2) 9″ h x 14″ l x 6-1/2″ w. CONDITION: 1) Hat repair, small flakes and chips to base and some minor patina loss. 2) Several small paint chips, generally very good. 9-95152, 9-95361 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4211	$0.00	TWO ARTIST PLASTER SCULPTURES. JAN & JOEL MARTEL (French, 1896-1966) “A MONSIEUR L’ABBE ROUSSEAU”. 1) Jan & Joel Martel (French, 1896-1966) “A Monsieur L’Abbe Rousseau”. Cream patinated terracotta sculpture of a seated man with hands in his lap wearing a suit and wide rimmed hat. Title inscribed and signed “J. J. Martel” on base. A wonderful Cubist sculpture. 2) P. Giovanni (Early 20th Century) “THE VENZTECORE”. Painted plaster sculpture shows a seated semi-nude woman bent at the waist, arms at her knees and head down. Signed and inscribed “The Venztecore. P. Giovanni Sculptor”. The sculpture with dark cream patina. SIZE: 1) 16-1/4″ h x 8-1/4″ d x 4-1/4″ w. 2) 9″ h x 14″ l x 6-1/2″ w. CONDITION: 1) Hat repair, small flakes and chips to base and some minor patina loss. 2) Several small paint chips, generally very good. 9-95152, 9-95361 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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