Five Art Deco architectural metalwork panels, made in cast steel with insets of copper and bronze, measuring approx. 55-1/2"H x 15-1/4"W x 1-1/2"D including the mounting supports behind. These beautifully fashioned panels once graced the facade of an Art Deco period building, the Philadelphia Civic Center, ca. 1931, Philip H. Johnson, architect (1868-1933).
For many years Philip H. Johnson served as the architect for the Philadelphia City Department of Public Health and in that position designed a number of hospitals and city health institutions. During his long career, Johnson designed such notable hospital complexes as the Philadelphia General Hospital buildings, Philadelphia Hospital for Contagious Diseases at 2nd and Luzerne streets, and several buildings at the Philadelphia Hospital for Mental Diseases at Byberry. In addition to hospitals, Johnson designed City Hall Annex and the Philadelphia Convention Hall (the Civic Center). A well-known yachtsman, Johnson was Commodore of the Philadelphia Yacht Club, a member of the Larchmont Yacht Club, and a Mason.
3,000/5,000 Sold $3,450.00
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