William Mozart McVey (American, 1905 - 1995)
"McDog". Bronze terrier depicting Mr. McVey's own canine companion. Signed and numbered "XVII" in the bronze near the tail. Attached to a black marble base with felt underneath.
William McVey taught in Cleveland, Detroit's Cranbrook Academy, Houston, and Austin. McVey studied at Rice University; 4 years at Cleveland Institute of Art; Acads Colarossi Scandinave in Paris and the Academy de la Grande Chaumiere. He served as head of the sculpture Department at the Cleveland Institute of Arts and was a guest professor at The Ohio State University. McVey was a member of the National Academy of Design and an Elected Member of the National Sculpture Society.
Condition: Very good.
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"McDog". Bronze terrier depicting Mr. McVey's own canine companion. Signed and numbered "XVII" in the bronze near the tail. Attached to a black marble base with felt underneath.
William McVey taught in Cleveland, Detroit's Cranbrook Academy, Houston, and Austin. McVey studied at Rice University; 4 years at Cleveland Institute of Art; Acads Colarossi Scandinave in Paris and the Academy de la Grande Chaumiere. He served as head of the sculpture Department at the Cleveland Institute of Arts and was a guest professor at The Ohio State University. McVey was a member of the National Academy of Design and an Elected Member of the National Sculpture Society.
Condition: Very good.
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