Lot 99
  • 99

Bessie Potter Vonnoh

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Bessie Potter Vonnoh
  • The Dance
  • inscribed Bessie Potter Vonnoh, stamped with the ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y- foundry mark and numbered NY XIII
  • bronze, red brown patina
  • height: 13 inches
  • (33 cm)

Provenance

Estate of Bertha Tilly, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Julie Aronson, Bessie Potter Vonnoh, Sculptor of Women, Athens, Ohio, 2008, pp. 140 -143, another example illustrated

Condition

in good condition; minor pitting on her neck; normal signs of wear
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.
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