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Art Deco Architectural  Frieze Panels from a Grand Movie Theatre
Arched 12 foot wide, 7 feet tall Triptych panel set featuring Leaping Gazelles in a sculptured forest
One set of only two made
Circa 1920's, American

Spectacular.... and huge !

Three graceful leaping gazelles are centered on a sculptural background of
forest with dripping wisteria flowers, tree trunks and foliage.

Thanks to the growing efforts of historical preservation organizations,
such as the Art Deco Societies of the world, 
finding architectural items such as this triptych are a rare opportunity.

Restored and ready to install. Sculptured plaster with horsehair, over a metal frame.
Three panels, each with pre-made mounting holes for fastening to a wall.
Matching screw head covers are included so the fasteners blend with the panels.

History / Provenance : Removed from a beautiful Art Deco Movie Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This was one of the decorative ventilation covers for the rooms that held the radiators.
There are only 2 sets of these panels in existence.
One set was sold in 2005, this set is from our personal collection.

This actual item is Pictured and highlighted in Judith Miller's 2007 Antique Guide Book on page 629.

Dimensions: 12 '  2 "  wide, Overall.
End curved panels are 6 Feet high, Center panel is 7 Feet high.
(pictured below on a white brick wall)

Condition: Restored with an aged plaster finish.

ITEM # AGAA11: $ 36,000.

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