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Lot 391: 2 Duane Hanson Early Sculptures and Archive

Est: $14,000 USD - $18,000 USDSold:
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & AppraisalsKnoxville, TN, USJanuary 21, 2017

Item Overview

Description

Two early sculptures by Duane Hanson (American, 1925-1996), together with an archive of related letters and photographs. All were given by Hanson to a former student who remained a lifelong friend. 1st item: "Man on a Flagpole," depicting a man, crosslegged male figure seated atop the finial of a blue flag pole. Figure - 16 1/2" H. Overall - 111 3/8" H. 2nd item: Porous terra-cotta colored ceramic sculpture of a female, seated with elbow on one knee and hand just below the other. 7" H. Archive contains nine photographs, including two of "Flagpole" with Hanson's handwriting, both verifying "I did this work around 1962 or before. -Duane Hanson March 1985 Davie FL" and one of the small figure, stating "I did this lousy work in the 1950s in Germany (I believe) - Duane Hanson Davie FL March 29, 1985." The other photos include four from an exhibit in Feb. 1978 in which the sculptor is seen posing with his work, and two dated April 1964 showing the artist in a doorway and one also picturing one of his more abstract sculptures (likely taken at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta). The archive also includes three postcards and four personal letters, 1969-1979, with mentions of growing success and Hanson's thoughts on art. Letter dated Feb. 24, 1969 mentions "Castell Gallery - New York's leading avant garde gallery wants to show my work next fall. Also will be in the big Whitney show next Nov. Ivan Karp at Castell Gallery will find me a studio so we will move to New York in August after a trip to Europe.." One letter dated March 29, 1985, (which enclosed the sculptures of these 2 pieces) notes that "we will not talk about these old sculptures but I am returning the photos... I'm doing a lot of bronzes now so I'm still branches (sic) out. There is so much I want to do so hope I will live long enough to get them completed... I showed in Japan - 250,000 visited the exhibit." Another, dated January 9, 1979, reads "...there's nothing much to be gained from the Europeans anymore. London has a dull art scene and the rest of Europe isn't much better. There is nothing like the home-land for inspiration, inventiveness, and exciting new works, especially New York." Duane Hanson is best known for his ultra realistic sculptures that comment on contemporary life. These two sculptures are among the few surviving examples of his early work, showing the influence of Abstract Expressionism. Hanson was born in Minnesota. He received his BA from Macalester College in 1946 and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1951. While at college, Hanson was introduced to the dominant artistic trends of the period, which were shifting away from Naturalism toward Abstraction. From 1962-1965, Hanson was an art professor at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. While in Atlanta, he was commissioned to produce several large decorative sculptures for the exterior of buildings, including the Stormy Petrel at the Dorough Field House of Oglethorpe University. It was during his time at Oglethorpe that Hanson met the student to whom these sculptures were given; it was also during this time that he received a grant from the Ella Lyman Cabot Trust to develop his work with life-sized polyester resin and fiberglass sculpture. This work coincided with the Pop Art movement, and Hanson's lifelike sculptures of people engaged in everyday activities drew national and eventually international acclaim. From 1976-78, a major retrospective of his sculptures went on an extended museum tour throughout the United States. One solo exhibition in particular, at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City (1978), set all-time attendance records and was influential in establishing Hanson as one of the leading sculptors of the late twentieth century. He settled in Florida, where he lived the remainder of his life. Hanson was named Florida Ambassador of the Arts in 1983. (Biographical information from 1998 Hanson exhibit catalog introduction by James A. Findlay, Librarian, Bienes Center for the Literary Arts). Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor and Art Patron, Middle Tennessee. Alternate spelling: Duane Hansen. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

1st item: Flagpole sculpture has chip to forehead, breaks/chips to extremity of toes, and a few abrasions to knees. 2nd item: Clean repaired break to head and wrist. Archive materials lightly toned; letters retain original envelopes.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Shipping

Case Antiques, Inc. does not ship. All items for this auction are located in Knoxville, TN. We provide names of carriers and shippers in advance at bidder/purchaser request and on our Website. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay for all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. Case Antiques, Inc. will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items. Items must be paid for in full before they will be shipped. Any shipping estimates given are only estimates and cannot be construed as the final shipping cost. All property should be removed from the premises at the sale conclusion unless prior arrangements have been made with Case Antiques, Inc. Purchased items not picked up or shipped within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $10.00 per day. If the purchaser fails to have their item(s) removed from the Case Antiques, Inc. gallery 30 days after the auction, Case Antiques, Inc. reserves the right to take possession of the item(s) and dispose of them at their discretion to recoup storage costs. For shipping estimates, contact these shippers with the lot number(s) or a shipper of your choice.

Our recommended shippers follow: The UPS Store of Downtown Knoxville, 865-584-0081, store2630@theupsstore.com (The Manager is Nathan); Package Manager of Knoxville, 865-584-3000, info@packagemanager.net (The Manager is Gwynn); The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville, 865-951-2499, store6461@theupsstore.com (The Manager is Jonathan); The UPS Store of Lenior City, 865-988-5526, auction4526@theupsstore.com (The Manager is John)

Auction Details

Winter Fine Art and Antiques Auction

by
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
January 21, 2017, 09:00 AM EST

4310 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37909, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

26.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$10
$100$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$2,999$100
$3,000$9,999$200
$10,000$19,999$500
$20,000$499,999$1,000
$500,000+$1,000

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$500 - 999 $50 increments
$1,000 - 2999 $100 increments
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Case Antiques, Inc. does not ship. All items for this auction are located in Knoxville, TN. We provide names of carriers and shippers in advance at bidder/purchaser request and on our Website. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay for all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. Case Antiques, Inc. will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items. Items must be paid for in full before they will be shipped. Any shipping estimates given are only estimates and cannot be construed as the final shipping cost. All property should be removed from the premises at the sale conclusion unless prior arrangements have been made with Case Antiques, Inc. Purchased items not picked up or shipped within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $10.00 per day. If the purchaser fails to have their item(s) removed from the Case Antiques, Inc. gallery 30 days after the auction, Case Antiques, Inc. reserves the right to take possession of the item(s) and dispose of them at their discretion to recoup storage costs. For shipping estimates, contact these shippers with the lot number(s) or a shipper of your choice.

Our recommended shippers follow: The UPS Store of Downtown Knoxville, 865-584-0081, store2630@theupsstore.com (The Manager is Nathan); Package Manager of Knoxville, 865-584-3000, info@packagemanager.net (The Manager is Gwynn); The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville, 865-951-2499, store6461@theupsstore.com (The Manager is Jonathan); The UPS Store of Lenior City, 865-988-5526, auction4526@theupsstore.com (The Manager is John)

Buyer's Premium

Condition and Descriptions

Case Antiques, Inc. has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold. All items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. There are no warranties or representations of merchantability, of fitness, nor of any other kind, express or implied. All items are available for your examination prior to bidding. Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as desired, or that you have chosen not to examine them. Please note that photographs may have had size modifications for display purposes, or been trimmed to exclude framing, matting, and wide blank margins. Also, imperfections from the photography process can include reflections and variations in color due to digital processing. Case Antiques, Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear, imperfections or aging. Any condition statement, written or verbal, is given as a courtesy to the client, and is only an opinion. It should not be treated as a statement of fact. Written and oral 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. Our goal is to provide prospective bidders with accurate and detailed information. We recommend prospective bidders examine all items in which they have an interest. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and the results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend you not bid on the item in question. Estimates provided are our opinion of the price that a willing buyer would pay for the property at auction. These estimates are neither a representation nor a prediction of the actual selling price that will be realized at auction. All sales are final. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Case Antiques, Inc. or by any seller represented by Case Antiques, Inc. Case Antiques, Inc. reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale. The preview for the sale will be one day before the sale, or by appointment.

Your bid is a contract

In bidding on any lot offered, the bidder indicates acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Title of each lot passes when the auctioneer says, "Sold". The bidder is responsible for knowing on which item(s) he or she is bidding. If unsure, the bidder should inquire, or not bid. When becoming the winning bidder at auction, you have affected a contract and will be expected to pay for items in which you were evidenced to be the successful bidder. After the item is sold, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his own risk and expense.

Taxes

All purchases are subject to 9.25% Tennessee sales tax unless the Tennessee Department of Revenue Blanket Certificate of Resale form is completed and provided, along with a copy of the resale certificate from your state and received prior to time of purchase. International buyers are responsible for tariffs, taxes, or assessments of shipped items to the buyer's country.