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Sculptor, b. 1900 - d. 1973

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      • Handmade John Hovannes 1900-1973 Song Of The Shirt
        Jan. 21, 2024

        Handmade John Hovannes 1900-1973 Song Of The Shirt

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Personally Carved John Hovannes (1900-1923) American Wood Sculpture with Carved Name & Dated 1938 "The Song of the Shirt". *** A year earlier than his plaster cast was made and Exhibited with Gimble Brothers, New York, circa 1939; "United American Sculptors: First Annual Exhibition at the New School for Social Research," New School for Social Research, New York, January 1939; "City Life in Sculpture," Clay Club Gallery, New York, November 1940; "Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings," Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 11-April 17, 1947, no. 35. Titled Song of the Shirt .The plaster version of this sculpture sold for $2250 at Swann Galleries. Shows a series of people in a totem like fashion telling a story of their connection and struggles. American sculptor John Hovannes was born in Smyrna, NY on December 31, 1900. Hovannes studied at the Rhode Island School of Design with Albert Atkins, the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design with John Flanagan, and the Copley Society in Boston with John Wilson. He worked for Ulric Allerheusen and Leo Friedlander from 1923-1936. He was a member of the Sculptor’s Guild, Audubon Artists, and the Westchester Arts and Crafts Guild. He was an instructor at the Cooper Union Art School in the mid 1940s, and at the Art Students League, NYC as well. He was made a Guggenheim fellow in 1940. His other distinctions include winning the Eugene Meyer Award in 1941 and the Wings for Victory competition in 1942. His work has been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (1942-46), the Chicago Art Institute (1942-43), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Academy of Design, Riverside Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Nebraska Art Association, New York World’s Fair (1939), and the Robinson Gallery, where he had a one-man show. Hovannes died in 1973. His work is in the permanent collection of the Newark Museum. 10 1/2 x 4 x 24 1/4 #1505

        Sarasota Estate Auction
      • John Hovannes, New York / Turkey (1900 - 1973), figural lamp base with dancers in relief, bronze, 15"H
        Oct. 07, 2023

        John Hovannes, New York / Turkey (1900 - 1973), figural lamp base with dancers in relief, bronze, 15"H

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        John Hovannes New York / Turkey, (1900 - 1973) figural lamp base with dancers in relief bronze Produced in 1945. Limited edition of 1000. Produced by SILAS SNIDER & CO., NEW YORK Biography from Papillon Gallery: American sculptor John Hovannes was born in Smyrna, NY on December 31, 1900. Hovannes studied at the Rhode Island School of Design with Albert Atkins, the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design with John Flanagan, and the Copley Society in Boston with John Wilson. He worked for Ulric Allerheusen and Leo Friedlander from 1923-1936. He was a member of the Sculptor's Guild, Audubon Artists, and the Westchester Arts and Crafts Guild. He was an instructor at the Cooper Union Art School in the mid 1940s, and at the Art Students League, NYC as well. He was made a Guggenheim fellow in 1940. His other distinctions include winning the Eugene Meyer Award in 1941 and the Wings for Victory competition in 1942. His work has been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (1942-46), the Chicago Art Institute (1942-43), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Academy of Design, Riverside Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Nebraska Art Association, New York World's Fair (1939), and the Robinson Gallery, where he had a one-man show. Hovannes died in 1973. His work is in the permanent collection of the Newark Museum.

        Ripley Auctions
      • JOHN HOVANNES (1900-1973) Song of the Shirt.
        Feb. 04, 2021

        JOHN HOVANNES (1900-1973) Song of the Shirt.

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        JOHN HOVANNES (1900-1973) Song of the Shirt . Pigmented cast plaster. 550 mm; 21 1/2 inches (height). Incised with artist's signature and "Limited Edition Robinson Galleries, Inc., New York City," on the base. Commissioned by Robinson Galleries, Inc., New York. Circa 1939. Provenance: Robinson Galleries, Inc., New York; private collection, New York. Exhibited "Sculpture in Limited Edition, Gimble Brothers, New York, circa 1939; "United American Sculptors: First Annual Exhibition at the New School for Social Research," New School for Social Research, New York, January 1939; "City Life in Sculpture," Clay Club Gallery, New York, November 1940; "Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings," Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 11-April 17, 1947, no. 35. Published "Unionism & Art," The Art Digest, January 15, 1939, vol. 13, no. 8, p. 8 (illustrated) and 28; "Sculptors See the City," The Art Digest, November 1, 1940, vol. 15, no. 3, p. 14; "Whitney Museum Presents Native Sculpture and Watercolors," The Art Digest, March 15, 1947, vol. 21. no. 12, p. 9; Virginis Budny, "Musical Themes in Sculpture: A Forceful Appeal to the 'Imaginative Reason'," Sculpture Review, Winter 2008, p. 24-29 (illustrated). Hovannes was born in Turkey to Armenian parents. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design, the Copley Society at Boston, and the Beaux Arts Institute of Design. He led an illustrious artistic career, teaching at Cooper Union and in 1940 winning the Guggenheim Scholarship. He favored common-place subjects like laundresses, cotton pickers, and garment workers using a direct carving method in a variety of media. He stated, "I am primarily interested in telling the story of the age in which I am living." Song of the Shirt was also carved in mahoghany. During the 1930s many sewing machine operators had to bring their machines from home to factory each day, and often the easiest method was to carry the machine on their shoulders. While working in the sweatshops, female operators would often ease the hardships of their toil by singing together. The present lot was shown alongside WPA sculptures in a special exhibition of unionized sculptors at New School for Social Research in 1939.

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture.
        Feb. 02, 2019

        JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture.

        Est: $400 - $500

        JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture - Height: 49 in. x 18 in. x 8 in.

        Sloans & Kenyon
      • JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture.
        Sep. 15, 2018

        JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture.

        Est: $600 - $800

        JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture - Height: 49 in. x 18 in. x 8 in.

        Sloans & Kenyon
      • JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture.
        Jun. 16, 2018

        JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture.

        Est: $800 - $1,000

        JOHN HOVANNES (American, 1900-1972). HARVESTING BANANAS, signed and dated 1950. Wood sculpture - Height: 49 in. x 18 in. x 8 in.

        Sloans & Kenyon
      • John Hovannes (American 1900-1973), Two Farmers Harvesting Bananas, Hardwood Sculpture
        Sep. 16, 2016

        John Hovannes (American 1900-1973), Two Farmers Harvesting Bananas, Hardwood Sculpture

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        John Hovannes (American 1900-1973) Two Farmers Harvesting Bananas Signed John Hovannes and dated 1950 on base Hardwood sculpture Height: 49-1/2 in (125.7 cm); Width: 17-1/2 in (44.5 cm)Property from a Maryland Collection

        Weschler's
      • John Hovannes, American (1900-1973), Three figures, 1938, carved wood sculpture, 13 x 25 x 3 1/2 inches
        Apr. 23, 2016

        John Hovannes, American (1900-1973), Three figures, 1938, carved wood sculpture, 13 x 25 x 3 1/2 inches

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        John Hovannes American (1900-1973) Three figures, 1938, carved wood sculpture signed and dated lower right 13 x 25 x 3 1/2 inches

        Link Auction Galleries
      • John Hovannes bronze lamp base
        Mar. 21, 2015

        John Hovannes bronze lamp base

        Est: $1,500 - $2,500

        John Hovannes (Turkish/American 1900-1973)- Untitled- bronze lamp base, signed John Hovannes on side. 13 1/2''h (15'' with base)

        Rachel Davis Fine Arts
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