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Live Auction

Fine Painting & Sculpture, Antique Rugs & Furniture

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Jul 17, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2021

AUGUSTA CHRISTINE FELLS SAVAGE PLASTER SCULPTURE

Estimate: $3,500 - $7,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

AUGUSTA CHRISTINE FELLS SAVAGE (AMERICAN, 1892-1962), CAST PLASTER SCULPTURE, C. 1930, H 9", W 5 3/4", L 4", "GANIN":Signed on verso; titled on front; bronze color patina.  Ex. Coll./Estate Clara Belle Johnston, St Clair Shores, MI.  Mrs. Johnston was a school teacher (may have been an art teacher) for over 50 years and retired in the late 1970's.  Purchased by the consignor at a 'cleaning out the house' sale from the family of Ms. Johnston, c. 2003-2004.

Condition

The sculpture has minor abrasions overall which appear to have been painted over with a dark brown paint. There is a 1/4" x 1/4" chip to the bill of the hat which has also been painted over. RB 6-22-17
 
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