(New York/Rhode Island, 1875-1942) Bust of the Artist's Husband, Harry Payne Whitney, 1906, signed "Gertrude V. Whitney 1906", "1" and stamped "C. Valsuani Cire Perdue", patinated bronze on red marble plinth, 10-1/4 in. (without plinth),. Condition: a line in the hair behind the proper left ear appears like an abrasion but was likely there when cast as patination seems to also appear within this line. Notes: Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, was the eldest daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt, and founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her fluency in sculpture began in earnest after her marriage to Harry Payne Whitney in 1896. She studied in both New York and Paris.; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Gifted by the Whitneys to Claire Hoffman, friend and designer; Purchased from the Estate of Peter Hoffman; Private Toledo Collection a line in the hair behind the proper left ear appears like an abrasion but was likely there when cast as patination seems to also appear within this line