The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 264
John F. Flanagan Bronze Medallion
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
(American, 1865-1952)
Profile Portrait of Helen De Melo MacMonnies, 1918, signed dated with encircled monogram "JF/ MCMXVIII" and inscribed with sitter's name, foundry mark on edge "Roman Bronze Works N.Y.", patinated low relief bronze plaque, 10-1/4 in. diameter
Note: John Flanagan was considered the foremost American medalist sculptor by his teacher and collaborator Frederick MacMonnies. While a student in Paris, he assisted MacMonnies in the creation of the Columbian Fountain for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The present portrays Helen De Melo MacMonnies of Westfield, New Jersey who attended Cornell University circa 1913-1915.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
some surface abrasions and dents at edge
