01-23-201501-24-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2779BBoston
January 23, 2015 04:00 PMCalender
508A

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880-1980) The Vine

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2779BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 23, 2015 4:00PM

Description:

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880-1980)

The Vine
Dated and signed "©/1921/HARRIET W. FRISHMUTH" a left side of base and stamped
"GORHAM CO FOUNDERS/QBWS" right rear of base.
Bronze with green/brown patina, height 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm),presented on a black marble plinth.
Condition: Surface imperfections to the back of the figure's lower left leg, small crack to surface of baby toe on left foot, wear to patina, accumulated dust and dirt to interstices.

Literature: Janis Conner, Leah Rosenblatt Lehmbeck, and Thayer Tolles, Captured Motion, The Sculpture of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, A Catalogue of Works (New York: Hohmann Holdings LLC, 2006),cat. no. 1921:2.

N.B. The Vine was modeled in 1921, and cast between 1921 and 1966. The Frishmuth Catalogue of Works (see above) lists 317 casts bearing the Gorham QBWS marking out of a total edition of 396 castings.


Estimate $8,000-12,000

Width measures 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) from left hand fingertip to right elbow.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, GORHAM CO, Janis Conner, Leah Rosenblatt Lehmbeck, Thayer Tolles, Hohmann Holdings LLC