Items Similar to Bessie Potter Vonnoh " Butterflies" Dancing Girl Bronze Sculpture Signed
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Bessie Potter VonnohBessie Potter Vonnoh " Butterflies" Dancing Girl Bronze Sculpture Signed
$8,750
£6,640.56
€7,648.96
CA$12,503.83
A$13,722.83
CHF 7,077.25
MX$163,929.11
NOK 89,681.87
SEK 84,036.09
DKK 57,123.32
About the Item
Bessie Potter Vonnoh (American, 1872–1955)
Butterflies
Bronze with brown and green patina on stone base
Signed in the cast
This graceful bronze sculpture, Butterflies, exemplifies Bessie Potter Vonnoh’s celebrated ability to capture the elegance and delicacy of the female form. The work depicts a young woman in flowing drapery, poised in a gentle, natural stance as she extends her arm, where a butterfly has lightly alighted. The subtle movement of her dress, rendered with fluid detail, enhances the sense of lightness and poetic beauty for which Vonnoh is renowned.
The sculpture bears the artist’s engraved signature on the base and rests upon a stone plinth. Vonnoh, one of America’s foremost female sculptors of the early 20th century, was acclaimed for her intimate bronzes of women and children that blended Impressionist influences with classical grace. Butterflies captures her distinctive style—romantic, lyrical, and imbued with a timeless sense of serenity.
Dimensions: 15”H 7”W 8.75”D
Base: 1.75" H 6” W
Sculpture : 13" H
About the artist :
Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872–1955)
Bessie Potter Vonnoh was an influential American sculptor celebrated for her intimate, small-scale bronze works that often depicted women, children, and domestic life with elegance and warmth. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1872, she grew up in Chicago, where she studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under Lorado Taft, a major figure of the American Renaissance. Early in her career, she gained recognition for her participation in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, working with Taft’s atelier on large-scale sculptural projects.
Unlike many of her contemporaries who focused on grand public monuments, Vonnoh carved a unique niche for herself by creating delicate bronzes suited for private homes and galleries. Her works often drew inspiration from Impressionist painting, capturing fleeting moments of modern women engaged in everyday activities such as reading, gardening, or caring for children. This focus resonated with the era’s growing appreciation of domestic life and gave her a distinctive voice within American sculpture.
Vonnoh exhibited widely, including with the National Sculpture Society and at prestigious venues such as the Paris Salon, and she earned critical acclaim for bridging fine art and decorative art. In 1899, she married the painter Robert Vonnoh, and together they became a prominent couple in American artistic circles.
Her career spanned decades, and she was one of the first women sculptors to gain both national and international recognition. Today, her works are housed in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Bessie Potter Vonnoh passed away in 1955, leaving behind a legacy of sculptures that captured the grace, intimacy, and quiet strength of everyday life at the turn of the 20th century.
- Creator:Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872 - 1955, American)
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Plainview, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: AS-PH011stDibs: LU2285217056352
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
1stDibs seller since 2023
22 sales on 1stDibs
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Plainview, NY
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllLouis Icart Art Deco Style Fascination Recast Bronze Dancing Woman Statue
By Louis Icart
Located in Plainview, NY
"Fascination" Art Deco Bronze Recast After Louis Icart, Dancing Woman on Marble Base
Inspired by the iconic etchings of Louis Icart (1888–1950), this exquisite bronze sculpture title...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
DeGroot Brutalist MCM Brass & Metal Owl Sculpture, Signed
Located in Plainview, NY
A brutalist Mid- Century Modern sculpture of an owl by Willem DeGroot ( Netherlands, 20th Century ). The sculpture is made of brass and metal and showing an owl stating on a branch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Hand-Carved Iron Wood Swordfish Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A large late 20th Century sculpture of a jumping swordfish. Made of Ironwood, the sculpture shows fine details. An elegant coastal decor to elevate the style of any room or interior....
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Willitts Designs International Gold Lady Jazz Singer Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An impressive lady in gold jazz singer sculpture by Willitts Designs International and Shen Lung. The sculpture is cold painted and made of hand cast resin. The singer is wearing gold gloves...
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Paint
Victor Vissier French Soap Label Framed w/ COA , 1940's
Located in Plainview, NY
An original 1940's made in Paris, France soap label designed by the talented visual artist Victor Vissier ( French, 1907-1955). The label depicts a lady and gentleman dressed on cour...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Willitts Designs "Moe Cheeks" Cast Resin Sculpture All That Jazz Series, Signed
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare sculpture by Willitts Designs International and Shen Lung entitled " Moe Cheeks" from the "all that jazz" series. The sculpture is cold painted ...
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
You May Also Like
Bessie Potter Vonnoh "Daphne" Art Nouveau Statue Roman Bronze Works
By Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1
Located in Westport, CT
Art Nouveau bronze "Daphne" statue by World Famous Women Artist Bessie
Potter Vonnoh 1872-1955. Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fountain 1923-1927, the Corcoran Gallery of art...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Woman Dressing, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911
By Bessie Potter Vonnoh
Located in Long Island City, NY
This bronze sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh, from 1911, is a charming rendering of a young woman dressing.
Vonnoh became one of the so-called "White Rabbits", women artists who a...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Standing Woman, Bronze Sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh 1911
By Bessie Potter Vonnoh
Located in Long Island City, NY
This bronze sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh, from 1911, is a charming rendering of a young woman draped in an early 20th-century dress. Vonnoh became one of the so-called "White Rabbits", women artists who assisted Lorado Taft on the sculpture program for the Horticultural Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Muse of Dance, Early 20th century French bronze sculpture of woman
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Armand Bardery (French, 1879-1952)
Muse of Dance
Bronze with green and brown patination
Signed and stamped with foundry mark
18 x 6 inches
Louis Armand Bardery was a student o...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Signed E Rossi Art Nouveau Life Size Bronze Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 75in W: 37in D: 20in
This Italian signed Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926) Art Nouveau life size bronze sculpture of a woman is an exceptional sc...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
E Marioton, Pompeian Dancer, Signed Bronze, Late 19th Early 20th Century
By Eugene Marioton
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze dancer with a brown patina, on a green marble base: she bears the name of Pompeian Dancer on a cartouche. She plays delicately with her veil, balanced on one foot, on a ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
