Naar Rene Paul Chambellan 'Manhattan Goddess Dancing in the Winds 1929' - Relief, 2x Gouden Art Deco bas-reliëfs | Bonwit Teller muurdecoratie Donald Trump | Sculptuur vrouwenlichaam - 46 cm - Porcelain plaster with terracotta pigments
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Two gold-coloured Art Deco bas-reliefs in excellent condition, sculpted in porcelaingips with terracotta pigments and measuring 46 x 30 x 3 cm (each 4 kg), origin Netherlands, signed and sold directly by the artist Laurier Design.
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This auction shows a set of two high-quality, reduced-size artistic interpretations of the iconic façade relief that once adorned the Bonwit Teller building on Fifth Avenue in New York. The original artworks, named 'Manhattan Goddess Dancing in the Winds', were 4.5 meters tall and made of limestone. In 1929 these façade figures were designed by renowned American sculptor Rene Paul Chambellan (1893–1955), a key figure within the Art Deco style.
The original reliefs, two stylized female figures with fluttering scarves, were located between the eighth and ninth floors of the building. However, the existence of the artworks was short-lived. On June 5, 1980, Donald J. Trump, then a real estate developer and now President of the United States, ordered the removal and demolition of the façade figures to make way for the construction of Trump Tower. The destruction provoked a storm of criticism and made the front page of The New York Times. What was once considered a testament to refined art disappeared from New York City's skyline forever.
The offered objects in this auction have been designed and manufactured with great care by Atelier Laurier Design. Based on all available photos and historical sources, this highly detailed reconstruction has been realized. Each component is meticulously designed to capture the elegance of the original façade figures. Both objects are in excellent condition and will be carefully packed for shipment, including insurance against loss or damage during transport.
Dimensions per piece: 46 x 30 x 3 cm
Material: porcelain gypsum with terracotta pigments
Weight per piece: 4 kg (8 kg total weight for the set)
Seller's Story
Laurier Design specializes in wall reliefs and sculptures in Art Deco style. From our studio in the center of The Hague, we develop and manufacture distinctive decorative objects for unique interiors. With these works we bring a refined echo of the past back into contemporary spaces, so that the craftsmanship and the stories behind these art forms continue to live on.
All objects are professionally packaged and insured, shipped within 1–2 working days after payment. It is also possible to pick up your object by appointment at our studio in The Hague.
Translated by Google TranslateThis auction shows a set of two high-quality, reduced-size artistic interpretations of the iconic façade relief that once adorned the Bonwit Teller building on Fifth Avenue in New York. The original artworks, named 'Manhattan Goddess Dancing in the Winds', were 4.5 meters tall and made of limestone. In 1929 these façade figures were designed by renowned American sculptor Rene Paul Chambellan (1893–1955), a key figure within the Art Deco style.
The original reliefs, two stylized female figures with fluttering scarves, were located between the eighth and ninth floors of the building. However, the existence of the artworks was short-lived. On June 5, 1980, Donald J. Trump, then a real estate developer and now President of the United States, ordered the removal and demolition of the façade figures to make way for the construction of Trump Tower. The destruction provoked a storm of criticism and made the front page of The New York Times. What was once considered a testament to refined art disappeared from New York City's skyline forever.
The offered objects in this auction have been designed and manufactured with great care by Atelier Laurier Design. Based on all available photos and historical sources, this highly detailed reconstruction has been realized. Each component is meticulously designed to capture the elegance of the original façade figures. Both objects are in excellent condition and will be carefully packed for shipment, including insurance against loss or damage during transport.
Dimensions per piece: 46 x 30 x 3 cm
Material: porcelain gypsum with terracotta pigments
Weight per piece: 4 kg (8 kg total weight for the set)
Seller's Story
Laurier Design specializes in wall reliefs and sculptures in Art Deco style. From our studio in the center of The Hague, we develop and manufacture distinctive decorative objects for unique interiors. With these works we bring a refined echo of the past back into contemporary spaces, so that the craftsmanship and the stories behind these art forms continue to live on.
All objects are professionally packaged and insured, shipped within 1–2 working days after payment. It is also possible to pick up your object by appointment at our studio in The Hague.
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Era
After 2000
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Art Deco
Material
Porcelain plaster with terracotta pigments
Artist
Naar Rene Paul Chambellan 'Manhattan Goddess Dancing in the Winds 1929'
Title of artwork
2x Gouden Art Deco bas-reliëfs | Bonwit Teller muurdecoratie Donald Trump | Sculptuur vrouwenlichaam
Signature
Signed
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
46 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
8 kg
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