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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2940BBoston
October 6, 2016 04:00 PMCalender
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After Stanley Bleifield (American, 1924-2011) Bronze Figure of The Lost Sailor

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2940BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 07, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

After Stanley Bleifield (American, 1924-2011)

Bronze Figure of The Lost Sailor, depicting a man looking into the distance, wearing a coat and hat, signed "S. Bleifield '85 ©," ht. 23 3/4 in.

N.B. A large-scale commission of this sculpture was executed by the artist for the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, DC, to honor all those who have served at sea. There are several other reproductions of this work, including one that was commissioned for Norfolk, Virginia, to stand by the U.S.S. Wisconsin.
Estimate $350-450


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Keywords

Stanley Bleifield, Norfolk, United States, Washington, D.C.