$19,890
Set of 7 classical marble statues of various deities presently situated at historic Mt. Pleasant in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. These figures and supporting plinths were originally placed in the gardens of Dundas Mansion at Broad and Walnut Street, ca. 1840 and then given to the Fairmount Park Commission in 1902. List of statues: Autumn, Statue - 4'7", plinth - 2'11"; Youth With Fruit, Statue - 4'5", plinth - 2'11"; Nymph, Statue - 4'5", plinth - 2'10"; Spring, Statue - 4'5", plinth - 1'11"; Summer, Statue - 4'7 1/2", plinth - 2'; Diana Borghese, Statue - 4'4", plinth - 2'9"; Winter, Statue - 4'4", plinth - 2'11". Note: This statuary is being offered as one lot, in situ, as is, where is. These figures have sustained damages and losses due to erosion and should be examined before purchase. Both viewing and removal of the works can be arranged through Pook & Pook, Inc. The buyer assumes all costs, responsibility, and liability associated with their removal.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2006-05-13
