The December 2020 Auctions: Day 1
Thu, Dec 17, 2020 11:00AM EST
Lot 1
BESSIE POTTER VONNOH (AMER, 1872-55), BRONZE FOUNTAIN, ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, H 29", W 16", TITLE UNKNOWN
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
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 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
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.
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