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Rare American Bronze Sculpture “Princeton Tiger” by Alexander Phimister Proctor

$12,000
£9,105.32
€10,411.12
CA$16,760.75
A$18,635.67
CHF 9,730.52
MX$226,841.47
NOK 124,157.17
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ALEXANDER PHIMISTER PROCTOR American, 1860-1950 "Princeton Tiger" (1910) Dark-brown and autumnal patinated bronze signed in cast "AP PROCTOR 1912", "GORHAM CO FOUNDERS 0454 # 88" with copyright symbol captured from underlying mold, "79" and "PRINCETON TIGER" to raised edge cast circa 1912 Item # 412JOI08F A fine casting of Alexander Phimister Proctor's "Princeton Tiger". Modeled in 1908-1910, the original monumental pair of these were cast in 1910 and presented to Princeton University Art Museum by the class of 1879 (hence the '79 incised on the front raised edge). They were subsequently cast by Gorham starting in 1912 in two dimensions - 22 3/16" in total width and 9" in total width. It is finished in a nuanced dark brown with autumnal undertones and hints of verdigris patination. The fabulous patina remains silky and smooth, capturing the light and showcasing the delicate surface textures captured directly from the underlying mold. Museum Holdings: Brooklyn Museum of Art [large version] Cleveland Museum of Art [9" version] Princeton University Art Museum [the monumental original pair] Measurements: 4" H x 9 1/4" W x 2 3/8" D Condition Report: Exceedingly good condition, very minor wear to the patina around the edges; carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator's grade wax. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Creator:
    Gorham CO. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912
  • Condition:
    Exceedingly good condition, very minor wear to the patina around the edges; carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator's grade wax.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 412JOI08F1stDibs: LU1059042987722

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