DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The March 2021 Auctions: Day 1

Thu, Mar 25, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 25

BESSIE POTTER VONNOH (AMER, 1872-55), BRONZE FOUNTAIN, ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, H 29", W 16", TITLE UNKNOWN

Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000

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$150,000 $10,000
A bronze fountain by Bessie Potter Vonnoh in verdigris patina depicting a nude young woman with open arms. Signed "Bessie Potter Vonnoh". Foundry mark: "Roman Bronze Works, NY". Base diameter: 7.5". Provenance: Purchased DuMouchelles, 03/1998. Collection of Dr. Kenneth Harris, Grosse Pointe, MI. Gifted to consignor c. 2008. Whilst this composition is similar to the 1925 work, Springtime of Life, the placement of the figure's hands differ.