Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "The Star" by, Harriet W. Frishmuth

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sculpture "The Star" by, Harriet W. Frishmuth

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An important and rare early 20th century American Art Nouveau cast and patinated bronze sculpture "The Star" by, Harriet Whitney Frishmuth of a nude female dancer reaching up towards the stars. "The Star" is a top its original black belgium marble base and retains its original patina. The sculpture is signed, "Harriet W. Frishmuth ©1918" further signed, "Gorham Co. Founders Q505" and numbered "#36" Measurements: Including base: height: 19 in. x width: 5 in. x depth: 5 in. Condition: In very good condition, finished in original patina, one minor chip to a Corner of the marble base References: The identical model is photogrpahed in: "Famous Small Bronzes" by, The Gorham Company; ©1928, pg. 35 "Sculptured Hyacinths" by, Charles N. Aronson ©1973 pg. 101 "Captured in Motion" The Sculpture of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth A Catalogue of Works" by, Connor, Lehmbeck, Tolles; ©2006 pg. 143 Biography: Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American; 1880 - 1980) An American sculptor known for her works in bronze Harriet Frishmuth was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1880. She moved to Europe at an early age with her mother and two sisters. She received most of her early schooling in Switzerland and was introduced to sculpture at the age of 19. Moving to Paris she inquired about art classes and the only one she could find open to women was a class taught by Auguste Rodin. She also studied under Gauguie and Injalbert and spent two years in Berlin as an assistant to Professor Cuno von Enchtritz. She returned to the United States and studied with Hermon MacNeil and Gutzon Borglum at the New York Art Students League and worked for a year in Weehawken, New Jersey, with Karl Bitter. For an understanding of anatomy, she studied dissection at the college of Physicians and Surgeons in New York for two years. Her career was an outstanding success. Her bronze sculptures were exhibited extensively and were in great demand by collectors. She was a member of the National Sculpture Society, Allied Artists of America, New York Municipal Art Society, American Federation of Arts, the Architectural League of New York and the National Arts Club. She was elected an Associate Member of the National Academy of Design in 1925 and a Member in 1929. Her sculpture was exhibited at the Paris Salon, the National Sculpture Society, Architectural League of New York and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Her work was shown at the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915 in San Francisco, at the National Academy, with the Allied Artists of American and with the American Garden Club in Philadelphia. The list of the awards and metals she received for her work is extensive.

Creator:
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Patinated
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1918
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: One Minor Chip to a Corner of the Marble Base.
Seller Location:
Englewood, NJ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU888829475012