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HARRIET WHITNEY FRISHMUTH | The Vine
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- The Vine
- inscribed HARRIET W FRISHMUTH/1921 and stamped R.B.W. (along the back of the base)
- bronze with brown patina
- height: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
- Modeled in 1921.
Provenance
The Lyons Den, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1978
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1978
Literature
Janis Conner, Frank Hohmann, Leah Rosenblatt Lehmbeck, and Thayer Tolles, Captured Motion: The Sculpture of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, A Catalogue of Works, New York, 2006, no. 1921:1, pp. 29, 30-3, 37, 46, 54, 58, 59, 71, 79, 102, 150-51, 176, 240, 277, another example illustrated
Condition
There are traces of verdigris in the crevasses, especially around the vine. There is rubbing to the high points and a thin vertical scratch in the figure's proper left torso.
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.
Catalogue Note
The Vine was cast in an edition of 396 between 1921 and 1966.