Sculpture of Pregnant Woman by Herman Wald Mid Century Metallic Stoneware Clay

Herman Wald (South African 1906-1970) signed Mid Century Metallic Stoneware Clay Sculpture PREGNANT WOMAN Height: 9.5 inches Herman Wald (1906 - 1970) was a South African sculptor. He was born in Hungary and studied in Budapest, Vienna, Berlin and London. He moved to South Africa in 1937 where he lived and worked until his death. He was responsible for many large public works in South Africa at least two of which are perhaps peerless in significance: the memorial to the Six Million in West Park Jewish Cemetery and the Stampede in central Johannesburg. He also created almost 400 other works that are in collections around the world. Reflecting his origins, his domicile and age, the subject of his works include the Bible, Africa, Jews of Eastern Europe, portraiture, love, the family and anti-war themes. He made works for public spaces, homes, synagogues and theatres, modelling mostly but sometimes carving.