American & Southern | March 13, 2025
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1056
American Carved and Painted Pine Figure of Jenny Lind
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$1,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1850, remnants of original blue and white paint, upright figure wearing a flounced dress, her hands hidden in a muff, 11 x 4-1/4 x 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Sale 5620: The American Folk Art Collection of Mr. And Mrs. H. John Thayer, October 23, 1987, Lot 101 sold for $715, accompanied by copy of catalog listing; Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Note: Jenny Lind (1820-1887) was a Swedish opera singer, known as the "Swedish Nightingale," famed for her crystal-clear voice and charitable work. She gained international fame through a U.S. tour organized by P.T. Barnum, captivating audiences with her performances.
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Sotheby's, New York, Sale 5620: The American Folk Art Collection of Mr. And Mrs. H. John Thayer, October 23, 1987, Lot 101 sold for $715, accompanied by copy of catalog listing; Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
notable loss to carving at face, loss and discoloration to painted surface, large chip at bottom left, large crack and chip to back right, surface dirt and accretion
