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b. 1952 -

Mary Louise Snowden is an artist whose bronze sculptures are featured worldwide, including in the Hakone Open-Air Museum in Japan, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the White House, and Buckingham Palace. The worth of an M.L. Snowden sculpture is shown by the numerous awards bestowed on her work.

As an artist, Snowden was classically trained. She began her sculpting career with a 17-year apprenticeship under her father, George Holburn Snowden, who was trained by George Eberhard, a student of Rodin's.

Snowden carries on Rodin’s legacy through her powerful bronze sculptures depicting Earth and mankind. Her most renowned works include the 14-foot high Glendale Police Memorial in California and the Main Altar in the Los Angeles Cathedral. Several of her bronze sculptures are displayed at various galleries nationwide, and collectors keep a sharp eye on M.L. Snowden sculpture prices as they shop for bronze sculptures at auction and online.

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  • MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (American b. 1952) "Halo" from the series "Empire of Light," CIRCA 2008
    Feb. 08, 2025

    MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (American b. 1952) "Halo" from the series "Empire of Light," CIRCA 2008

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (American b. 1952) "Halo" from the series "Empire of Light," CIRCA 2008, patinated bronze sculpture mounted on a granite base, signed, titled, and numbered, "M.L. Snowden Halo 11/25," with the foundry mark of Snowden - Rodin - Eberhard. Height: 34 1/2"

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • Sculpture, Mary Louise (ML) Snowden
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Sculpture, Mary Louise (ML) Snowden

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Mary Louise (ML) Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Photon," bronze sculpture, signed and titled towards bottom, edition 5/25, overall (with base): 62"h x 39"w x 15"d

    Clars Auctions
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Ions", 2000
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Ions", 2000

    Est: $4,000 - $7,000

    † Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952) "Ions", 2000 patinated bronze cast signature and numbered "17/100" along one back element, on an integral shaped black marble base; together with a copy of COA from Hanson Gallery.

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Lightspire", 2008
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Lightspire", 2008

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    † Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952) "Lightspire", 2008 patinated bronze cast signature, numbered "16/25" and titled along one lower element, foundry mark along another, on an integral marble base, with a pedestal: together with a copy of COA from Masterpiece Publishing, Inc.

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
  • M. L. Snowden 'Stasis' Bronze Figurine
    Sep. 25, 2024

    M. L. Snowden 'Stasis' Bronze Figurine

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Mary Louise Snowden, American (Born 1952). 'Stasis' is one of the symbols of Snowden’s sculptural art andnthis one embodies the force of gravity. This figurine is mounted on a back polished circular stepped granite plinth, signed near the base of the figure and numbered 4/45, with a foundry mark 'Eberhard Snowden Rodin Marque De Fondeur'. Measures 44.5"H x 24.5"W x 19"D (bronze); 4.25"H x 11.5"W (plinth). Condition: good condition, no issues, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • M. L. Snowden 'Caldera' Bronze Figurine
    Sep. 25, 2024

    M. L. Snowden 'Caldera' Bronze Figurine

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Mary Louise Snowden, American (Born 1952). 'Caldera' is another symbol of Snowden’s sculptural art, a geological nexus of fire. This figure is suspended over a back polished granite plinth, signed near the base of the figure and numbered 4/45, with a foundry mark 'Eberhard Snowden Rodin Marque De Fondeur'. Measures 24.25"H x 27.5"W x 38"L (bronze); 36.5"L x 14"W x 1.5"H. Condition: good condition, no issues, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • M. L. Snowden 'Alluvia' Bronze Figurine
    Sep. 25, 2024

    M. L. Snowden 'Alluvia' Bronze Figurine

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Mary Louise Snowden, American (Born 1952). Bronze figure of 'Alluvia' in a reposed position floating over an imaginary pool of water, one of earth's classic elements, mounted on a rectangular black granite plinth. Signed near base and numbered 4/45, foundry mark 'Eberhard Snowden Rodin Marque de Fondeur'. Measures 34.5"L x 20.5"H x 26.5"W figure; 36.35"L x 14"W x 1.5"H (plinth). Condition: good condition, no issues, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • Mary Louise Snowden (B.1952): Untitled (Male nudes Ascending)
    Dec. 07, 2023

    Mary Louise Snowden (B.1952): Untitled (Male nudes Ascending)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Mary Louise Snowden American, B.1952 Untitled (Male nudes Ascending) bronze, mounted to stone base ed. AP 10/10; signed and numbered, foundry mark "Eberhard / Snowden / Rodin"

    Abell Auction
  • Mary Louise Snowden (b.1952), Two figures reaching, Patinated bronze and stone, With base: 53" H x 14.5" W x 13" D
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Mary Louise Snowden (b.1952), Two figures reaching, Patinated bronze and stone, With base: 53" H x 14.5" W x 13" D

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Mary Louise Snowden (b.1952) Two figures reaching Patinated bronze and stone Edition: 2/100 Incised signature: M.L. Snowden; further stamped: Eberhard Snowden Rodin Marque de Fondeur

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Mary Louise Snowden 'Spiral Helix Y' Bronze
    Aug. 09, 2023

    Mary Louise Snowden 'Spiral Helix Y' Bronze

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Mary Louise (M.L.) Snowden, American (1952-). 'Spiral Helix Y'. Large bronze sculpture on wooden base. Signed and numbered 19/95 on bottom of bronze. Bronze is 42" H x 36" W; Overall height of 77" with both bases. Condition report: good condition with no issues, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • Mary Snowden (b.1940), "Moments," 1990, Watercolor on paper, Image: 32.5" H x 40.75" W; Sight: 34" H x 41.5" W
    Aug. 01, 2023

    Mary Snowden (b.1940), "Moments," 1990, Watercolor on paper, Image: 32.5" H x 40.75" W; Sight: 34" H x 41.5" W

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Mary Snowden (b.1940) "Moments," 1990 Watercolor on paper Signed, titled, and dated in pencil in lower margin: Mary Snowden

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN "VALENTIN SEA FAN" BRONZE SCULPTURE
    Mar. 05, 2023

    MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN "VALENTIN SEA FAN" BRONZE SCULPTURE

    Est: -

    Mary Louise (ML) Snowden (Born 1952) "Valentin Sea Fan" Bronze Sculpture. Signed on base and numbered 28/100. In the words of the artist "The image of the Valentin Sea Fan rises as an evocation of an early marine era through its complex tabulate coral, starfish, and small mollusk inclusions." M.L. (Mary Louise) Snowden is a sculptor noted for exploring the monumental forces and energies of geological phenomena that extend to summaries of human figuration. Snowden's sculpture is intended to convey a sense of power and movement through a juxtaposition of abstract and representational elements. Snowden is noted for advancing the art of bronze into new levels of extrusion, mathematical weight balancing, chasing techniques and proprietary patina formulations. As a young age in New York City, Snowden was encouraged to pursue her love of art by her father George Holburn Snowden, along with artists Salvador Dali, Paul Manship, and Isamu Noguchi. As a historically important artist, shes shaping the new pinnacle of contemporary figurative sculpture. Her works are in numerous prestigious collections including the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace. Artist: Mary Louise Snowden Title: "Valentin Sea Fan" Medium: Bronze Sculpture Signature Type: Signed Signature Location: on base Edition: 28/100 Approx. Net Weight: 58 lbs. Keywords: Art, Bronze Sculpture, Sculptures, Surrealism, Modern, Contemporary; Ref: BD1709

    Bradford's
  • MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (B.1952): WIND SCARF
    Sep. 22, 2022

    MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (B.1952): WIND SCARF

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    bronze, mounted to stone base; signed and numbered 21/100 to underside; foundry seal "Snowden /Rodin /Eberhard /Marque de Fondeur"; Provenance: Property from a Palos Verdes, CA Estate; 19 inches wide; 25 1/2 total inches high

    Abell Auction
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952) Amethyst Geode III Patinated bronze, ame
    Sep. 08, 2022

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952) Amethyst Geode III Patinated bronze, ame

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952) Amethyst Geode III Patinated bronze, amethyst 12 inches (30.5 cm) high on a 1 inch (2.5 cm) black marble base Inscribed on reverse: M. L. Snowden, 11/100 Stamped with foundry mark: Eberhard / Snowden / Rodin Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas PROVENANCE: Miranda Galleries, Laguna Beach, California, 2000. Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, 1952) Amethyst Geode Grand Casement Amethyst, pat
    Sep. 08, 2022

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, 1952) Amethyst Geode Grand Casement Amethyst, pat

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, 1952) Amethyst Geode Grand Casement Amethyst, patinated white bronze 22 inches (55.9 cm) Ed. 14/100 Inscribed on base: M. L. Snowden/ 14/100 Stamped with foundry mark: Snowden Rodin Eberhard/Marque de Fondeur Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas PROVENANCE: Miranda Galleries, Laguna Beach, California, 1999. Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • A PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE: GENESIS, ORTHOGENESIS Cast after a model by Mary Louise Snowden (b. 1952)
    Nov. 12, 2020

    A PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE: GENESIS, ORTHOGENESIS Cast after a model by Mary Louise Snowden (b. 1952)

    Est: $2,500 - $4,500

    A PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE: GENESIS, ORTHOGENESIS Cast after a model by Mary Louise Snowden (b. 1952) Signed M.L. Snowden and numbered 16/75, together with drawings done for the casting of the bronze sculpture. height 21in (53.5cm); width 36in (92cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Mary Louise Snowden Bronze Tectonic
    Jun. 03, 2018

    Mary Louise Snowden Bronze Tectonic

    Est: $8,000 - $10,000

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b.1952), 'Tectonic', bronze sculpture, signed on base, editioned 17/75, Rodin Eberhard Foundry mark, 22" H x 21" W x 17" D.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)
    Jan. 28, 2018

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)

    Est: $150 - $250

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Genesis: Sketch", lithograph on paper, signed and numbered "89/1000" lower left, "Masterpiece, Laguna Beach, CA" labels with artist and title en verso, 9 1/2 in. x 12 in., framed

    Neal Auction Company
  • M.L. Snowden, American (b. 1952) "Sea Creates" Bronze Sculpture on Marble Plinth.
    Oct. 25, 2017

    M.L. Snowden, American (b. 1952) "Sea Creates" Bronze Sculpture on Marble Plinth.

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    M.L. Snowden, American (b. 1952) "Sea Creates" Bronze Sculpture on Marble Plinth. Signed and numbered 1/50 on obverse side. Rubbing, patina. Sculpture measures 36" H x 55" W x 48” Depth, plinth measures 2" H x 38" W x 34" Depth. Shipping: Third party. (estimate $6000-$8000)

    Kodner Galleries
  • M. L. Snowden (CA, b. 1952), Amethyst Geode II - Impact Fragment
    Sep. 16, 2017

    M. L. Snowden (CA, b. 1952), Amethyst Geode II - Impact Fragment

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    bronze with platinum gray patina and amethyst geode crystals, signed, numbered 25/100, with Eberhard / Snowden / Rodin foundry mark, presented atop a black marble plinth. HOA 21.5 in. Mary Louise Snowden is a third generation sculptor in the direct line of mentorship from Auguste Rodin. In addition to Rodin's artistic legacy, Snowden inherited the eminent artist's sculpting tools. Acquired by the consignor in 2006 from Fine Art Enterprises, Lahaina, HI (accompanied by a copy of the receipt and the Certificate of Authenticity) Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)
    Sep. 09, 2017

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Cambrian Sea Fan", bronze, signature and "PP 9/10" inscribed and "Snowden / Rodin / Eberhard / Marque de Fondeur" foundry stamp on naturalistic base, h. 35 in., w. 25 in., d. 25 in., granite base, overall h. 38 in. Note: M.L. Snowden was born into the sculpture world. Her father, G. H. Snowden taught the subject at Yale, and he himself was taught by Auguste Rodin’s protégé, Robert Ebéhard. It is through that incidental lineage that M.L. Snowden inherited the literal and metaphorical tools of Rodin. Her body of work showcases her distinctive talent for crafting complicated arrangements that incorporate naturalistic elements with the human form, thus creating dense narrative compositions. In the lot offered here, the title “Cambrian Sea Fan” is a reference to the “early and relatively short period of time when a huge influx of life suddenly appeared in the earth’s seas and was marked forever in the fossil record.” The work is the embodiment of all that is living with a nymph-like figure bursting forth through the configuration. “Snowden celebrates bronze as a water medium.” Ref.: “ML Snowden Art Legacy of Rodin”, M.L. Snowden Art. www.mlsnowdenart.com. Accessed July 27, 2017.

    Neal Auction Company
  • Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)
    Sep. 09, 2017

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Mary Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Genesis: Sketch", lithograph on paper, signed and numbered "89/1000" lower left, "Masterpiece, Laguna Beach, CA" labels with artist and title en verso, 9 1/2 in. x 12 in., framed

    Neal Auction Company
  • Marie Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)
    May. 06, 2016

    Marie Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Marie Louise Snowden (American, b. 1952), "Allegory of Spring", bronze, inscribed "M.L. Snowden, 1/95" with "Rodin Eberhard" circular foundry stamp on foot, h. 45 in., w. 31 in., d. 32 in., stepped black marble plinth, overall h. 52 in

    Neal Auction Company
  • MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (AMERICAN, 1952-) BRONZE NUDE
    Jul. 26, 2014

    MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (AMERICAN, 1952-) BRONZE NUDE

    Est: $600 - $900

    MARY LOUISE SNOWDEN (AMERICAN, 1952-) BRONZE NUDE over base;edition 2/6; incised Snowden on base - h:13.50 w:5 d:6 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

    Potomack Company
  • M.L. Snowden - Helix Y
    Dec. 01, 2012

    M.L. Snowden - Helix Y

    Est: $30,000 - $40,000

    In the helical shape of DNA, the building block of life, M.L. Snowden's Helix Y is an analogy to the constant energies that shape, grow and mold both humans and our planet.

    Bfa Auctions
  • Bronze Sculpture 'Rain Pillar' Mary L Snowden CA
    Nov. 07, 2010

    Bronze Sculpture 'Rain Pillar' Mary L Snowden CA

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    BRONZE SCULPTURE - 'Rain Pillar' by Mary Louise Snowden (CA, 1952 - ), part of the trilogy 'Geological Collection' which also includes 'Ion' and 'Windscarf', signed, titled and numbered at the top of the piece, 22/100, Rodin Eberhard Snowden Foundry stamp, patinated, on a black stone stand, 34" tall, 16" wide, 15" deep, including base, very heavy, fine condition.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • MARY SNOWDEN, (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY), RED SQUARE
    Feb. 19, 2010

    MARY SNOWDEN, (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY), RED SQUARE

    Est: $500 - $800

    MARY SNOWDEN (american 20th century) RED SQUARE Signed and dated 'Mary Snowden '85' bottom right, titled bottom left, watercolor on paper 20 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (52.7 x 75.5cm) provenance: Lehman Brothers. This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve.

    Freeman's | Hindman
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