Lot 102
  • 102

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Augustus Saint-Gaudens
  • Head of Lincoln
  • inscribed AUGUSTUS SAINT GAUDENS with copyright and stamped with the ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y- foundry mark
  • bronze, golden brown patina on a 5 inch stone base
  • Height: 18 inches
  • (46 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, Massachusetts
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner

Literature

John H. Dryfhout, The Work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hanover, New
Hampshire, 1982, cat. no. 124-6, p. 162 (another example illustrated)

Condition

in good condition; dirty, dust surface
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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