Sold for:
$24,885
$24,885
Charles Marion Russell (American, 1864-1926) Weapons of the Weak Signed and ciphered "C M Russell [Buffalo Skull]" and marked "ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-" within the cast on the reverse. Bronze with dark brown patina, 5 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (14.6 x 14.9 x 14.0 cm). Condition: Surface grime. Provenance: Acquired by Clark University English Professor Dr. Loring Holmes Dodd (American, 1879-1968); gift to his godson, c. 1968; private New England collection by family descent. N.B. This title was originally modeled in 1921, and cast c. 1922-1928. No additional condition issues to report.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-05-20
