Sale 6449
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$800 – $1,200
We wish to thank Mr. Jonathan Zurich for his kind assistance in cataloguing the present lot.
Provenance:
Private Collection, United States.
Parke-Bernet, New York, sale of June 11, 1968, lot 8.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Collection of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York, New York, and Washington, D.C.
The Estate of Joseph H. Hirshhorn.
A Bequest from the above in 1981.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (deaccessioned to benefit its Acquisitions Program).
Sotheby's Arcade, New York, sale of September 24, 1998, lot 379.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
In generally good condition. Dust has impacted into crevices of the work, most notable at ears. Some minor discoloration present at nose, presumably from surface soiling and rubbing. Scuffing to cheek present, some minor scuffing present in hair throughout. Apparent loss at base of head where work is joined to pedestal. Work is slightly loose on base. Additional images available upon request.
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