William Zorach (American, 1887-1966) Head of a girl

Description:

William Zorach (American, 1887-1966)

Head of a girl

Signed "Zorach" along the lower back of the head.
Bronze with brown/gold patina, height 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm),on a black metal plinth.
Condition: Areas of oxidation, small loss to the patina under the figure's chin, dust and dirt to interstices.

Provenance: Christie's Interiors, New York, February 7-8, 2012, Sale 2536, Lot 194; ...; Skinner, Inc., American & European Works of Art, September 7, 2012, Sale 2609B, Lot 692; to a private Massachusetts collection; through to the current owner.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

There are areas of dirt and rubs to the surface within the figure's hair. Before this sculpture was sold by Skinner in 2012, the work was examined via photographs by Jonathan Zorach, grandson of the artist, to confirm authenticity.


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