Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Plaster Sculpture of Female Figure by Rima Padova, Circa 1960s.

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Plaster Sculpture of Female Figure by Rima Padova, circa 1960s. For your consideration is a wonderfully executed modern individually hand cast plaster sculpture of a female figure, signed and numbered. For your consideration is a wonderfully executed abstract female figure individually hand cast, signed by Rima Padova with the following inscription: “9-902 C Rima N.Y.U.S.A. The integrally cast base echoes the form of the woman and visually supports the overall composition. This is the work of a true modern master. The composition is created by a series of interwoven geometric shapes that are harmoniously intertwined to give a maternal sense of balance, stability, and joy. Beautiful detailing and expressive nature make this a very special piece. Rima Padova made unusual abstract jewelry and fine art sculpture for several decades. She studied with the Art Students League, the Pratt Institute, the Museum of Modern Art School, the Sculpture Center, the Educational Alliance, and Preferred Casting of New York. Her work was widely shown in gallery exhibitions across the United States and Canada, including a traveling show to Japan, organized by the Walker Art Center. Her work received publicity in Vogue, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, the New York Times, Interiors Magazine and on TV. Her work was also featured in books about contemporary jewelry. Rima taught design for wax castings at Jewelry Workshop and Gallery of New York and at the Abbey School of Jewelry Design in New York. She gave workshops in the “foil” method of stained glass making at Tiffany’s in New York, and she instructed modeling in clay and wax, in mold making and plaster casting in numerous settings. Other teaching posts included Parson’s School of Design in New York and the Jewelry Institute of Providence, RI. Rima designed and made jewelry models for manufacturers, stores, and industry, and was commissioned by Metropolitan Museum, Cartier, Katram, Jad Jewelry and others. Rima’s special sculpture commissions included relief portrait medallions of President John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr., and a “Mother of the Year Award“ Sculpture. A commemorative plaque Rima made for the Anti-Defamation league was presented to Eleanor Roosevelt and to President Truman. Rima passed away in 2006. The sculpture is circa 1960s and measures 6 inches wide x 3 inches deep x 7 inches high. The sculpture is in excellent vintage condition, with NO chips, dents, or cracks. The sculpture is the PERFECT addition to your Mid-Century Modern Art collection.