The Star. Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980), American. Modeled 1918; Edition of 345. Bronze with green patina. Incis...

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The Star
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980), American
Modeled 1918; Edition of 345
Bronze with green patina
Incised: HARRIET W. FRISHMUTH 1918 / ©
Foundry Mark: #306 GORHAM CO FOUNDERS / Q505
20 inches high (with base)

Star, Frishmuth's second largest edition, marks the beginning of a decade long working relationship between the dancer Desha Delteil and Frishmuth. With her feet planted on the ground, back slightly arched, and her gaze toward the sky, she is one of Frishmuth's more introspective sculptures.
Illus.: C.N. Aronson, Sculptured Hyacinths, New York, 1973, pp.101-105, 206.
J. Conner, L.R. Lehmbeck, T. Tolles, Captured Motion, New York, 2006, pp. 143-145, 237. Other examples Illustrated.

From the Collection of Charles N. and Josephine R. Aronson.



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