Bessie Potter Vonnoh
(American, 1872-1955)
Mary Lennox
Sale 1081 - The Collection of Robert and Mary Montgomery
Oct 6, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Palm Beach
Estimate
$6,000 -
$8,000
Sold for $37,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Bessie Potter Vonnoh
(American, 1872-1955)
Mary Lennox
bronze
signature incised to base
Height 65 inches.
Property from the Collection of Robert and Mary Montgomery, Palm Beach, Florida
Note: A version of this sculpture exists in Central Park, New York, as part of the Burnett Fountain. The fountain is dedicated to Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden; the sculpture depicts Mary Lennox, the protagonist of The Secret Garden.
Condition Report
The sculpture was mounted outdoors, facing the ocean. As such, it shows many signs of wear from exposure. Instances of pale green oxidation scattered throughout. It is nonetheless stable and attractive. Retains four iron plates for bolting the sculpture to the ground, firmly affixed to underside; no additional hardware present. Total weight unknown; estimated at 200 lbs.
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