246: A WHIMSICAL WELDED IRON HUMAN FORM HALL TREE

The flat iron male head silhouette with applique of brazed brass decoration sits atop a central standard with a small rib cage and six tiers of exuberantly wavy arms with little white hands.
Measures 69.5 x 33 x 16.5 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, light wear at some edges.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$1,000 - $1,500