Vintage Laci de Gerenday Black Cat Sculpture Chalkware

Vintage HTF Mid Century Laci de Gerenday Black Cat Chalkware Sculpture
About the artist:
Laci de Gerenday (1911 - 2001) - born in Budapest, Hungary. Immigrated to the United States as an infant.
During his long and prolific career he created a multitude of highly esteemed works of art. One of the best known is the carved wood wall sculpture depicting the founding of the town of Grand Crossing, now reposing in the Federal Building in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Another outstanding work is the large bronze relief for St. Francis of Assissi School in Torrington, Connecticut. He executed a vast array of portraits and medals, including a gold medal in behalf of the Society of Electrical Engineers in 1960. Although at ease with different materials, his preferred media were wood and bronze.

Measures 10 5/8” tall x 4.5” x 3” Weighs over 3 lbs


Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Wear to black paint shown in pictures - no damage to underlying sculpture