$6,765
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880-1980) The Vine Dated and signed "© 1921/HARRIET W. FRISHMUTH" on the edge of the base, stamped "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS/QBWS" on the base to the left of the signature. Bronze with brown patina, height 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm), on a black metal plinth. Condition: Uneven coloration to patina, wear to patina on the figure's abdomen, dust and dirt to interstices. Literature: Janis Conner, Leah Rosenblatt Lehmbeck, and Thayer Tolles, Captured Motion, The Sculpture of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, A Catalogue of Works (New York: Hohmann Holdings LLC, 2006), cat. no. 1921:2. N.B. The Vine was modeled in 1921, and cast between 1921 and 1966. The Frishmuth catalogue of works (see above) lists 317 casts bearing the Gorham QBWS marking out of a total edition of 396 castings. Estimate $4,000-6,000 No additional issues to report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-05-11
