Richard Henry Park

In good and fair condition. There are two repaired fingers on the right hand. One minor chip to a flower petal. There is a natural crack in the form of an arc to the back of her right shoulder, now filled with dirt and therefore visible.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Park was born in Baltimore and was active in New York as well as in Florence, Italy. Today he is best known for his Actor's Monument to the poet Edgar Allan Poe made in 1884, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The memorial was placed by the actors of New York to express sympathy and honor two art forms, cherished by Poe, acting and literature.