Helen Farnsworth Mears Sold at Auction Prices

Sculptor, b. 1872 - d. 1916

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  • Helen Farnsworth Mears , American 1873-1916 ideal head bronze, dark brown patina
    Jun. 02, 2009

    Helen Farnsworth Mears , American 1873-1916 ideal head bronze, dark brown patina

    Est: £5,000 - £7,000

    signed and dated: .HELEN.FARNSWORTH.MEARS.FECIT.1912, inscribed: ©1916.MARY.MEARS, stamped: GORHAMCO. FOUNDERS QAIS GAC and inscribed 78)7P in black ink on the underside bronze, dark brown patina

    Sotheby's
  • HELEN FARNSWORTH MEARS 1873-1916
    Mar. 08, 2007

    HELEN FARNSWORTH MEARS 1873-1916

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    DAWN AND LABOR measurements height: 28 in. alternate measurements 71.2 cm. inscribed HELEN F MEARS 1913, COPYRIGHT MARY MEARS 1916, KUNST FOUNDRY N.Y., on the sides of the base bronze with green over red-brown patina Condition Note: green layer of patina unevenly rubbed, paticularly at extremities, small spot of verdigris to calf of right figure, otherwise, generally good condition We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. The model was executed in 1913; this example was cast in 1916 PROVENANCE Miss Alice Chapman Wisconsin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1930 (donated by the above) Mrs. Lester J. LaMack, 1965 (Acquired from the above) By descent to the present owner EXHIBITED Washington, D.C., National Headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Wisconsin Room, circa 1930-1965 LITERATURE Susan Porter Green, Helen Farnsworth Mears, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 1972, pp. 152-3

    Sotheby's
  • Helen Farnsworth Mears (American, 1876-1916), "Master Charles Courtenay Hoge & His Sister Frances
    May. 06, 2001

    Helen Farnsworth Mears (American, 1876-1916), "Master Charles Courtenay Hoge & His Sister Frances

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Lupton Hoge", c.1915; bronze plaque, 13.5" x 18", signed and dated. Worked in New York and Paris. She studied at the A. Saint-Gaudens and the Academie Julian (Paris). She was a member of the National Society of Sculptors, and exhibited at the Columbian Expo (1893); Paris Salon (1897); Art Institute of Chicago (1899-1916); Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art; and the Pan-Pacific Expo (1915).

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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