Bernard Simon 1960 Nude Pink Onyx Carved Statue

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Bernard Simon (1896-1980) American/ Russian. A Pink Onyx Carved Statue of a beautiful female body. Although born in Russia this … Read more Bernard Simon (1896-1980) American/ Russian. A Pink Onyx Carved Statue of a beautiful female body. Although born in Russia this Mid-century artist studied and lived most of his life in New York. This is a fabulous example of his work. The combination of polished and rough cut onyx only adds to the depth, texture and beauty of this piece. It is signed B. Simon and it is one solid piece.

Primarily a figure sculptor in marble and wood, he was born in Russia. In New York City, he studied at the Educational Alliance and Art Workshop and was active in numerous art associations there including the Brooklyn Society of Artists.

He was an instructor at the Museum of Modern Art, the New School for Social Research, and the Bayonne Art Center. See less