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Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
- Laughing Waters
- inscribed HARRIET FRISHMUTH, dated 1929 with copyright and stamped with the GORHAMCO FOUNDERS mark and OGDA on the base
- bronze, brown patina on a 1/2 in. black marble base
- Height: 16 in.
- 40.6 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, San Francisco
By descent from the above, the grandmother of the present owner
By descent from the above, the grandmother of the present owner
Literature
Jannis Conner, Leah Rosenblatt Lehmbeck and Thayer Tolles, Captured Motion: The Sculpture of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, New York, 2006, pp. 112-115, 259 (other examples)
Condition
in good condition, generally; handling has worn Frishmuth's "green" patina in many places--certain areas (those that aren't usually touched while handling) still show remnants of her trademark "green"; otherwise, fine
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.
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.