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Lot 1: Augustus Saint-Gaudens - American Sculptor

Est: $600 USD - $800 USDPassed
East Coast BooksWells, ME, USJanuary 04, 2020

Item Overview

Description

Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) American Sculptor of the Beaux-Arts generation who embodied the ideals of the American Renaissance. Offered here is a 1906 typed letter signed Augustus Saint-Gaudens, last line and signature on 2nd page. Approx. 4-1/2 x 6-3/4 in. The original envelope is included. Diagnosed with cancer in 1900, Saint-Gaudens decided to live at his Federal house with barn-studio set in the handsome gardens he had made, where he and his family had been spending summers since 1885, in Cornish, New Hampshire – though not in retirement. Despite waning energy, he continued to work, producing a steady stream of reliefs and public sculpture. Saint-Gaudens was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1896. In 1901, the French government made him an Officier de la Légion d'honneur. In 1920, Saint-Gaudens was posthumously elected to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.In 1940, his image appeared on a U.S. postage stamp in the "Famous Americans" series. Condition: beginning to separte at middle fold but in very good condition overall.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Condition: beginning to separte at middle fold but in very good condition overall.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Shipping

SHIPPING:
We do our own in-house shipping and only charge for the actual cost, which includes shipping, insurance, registered & confirmation services will be charged to the bidder. Shipping will be thru the US postal service unless otherwise instructed. Shipping outside the US is more expensive - often requiring registry or express mail. Insurance coverage to some foreign countries may be limited or unavailable. Any shipment to a foreign country may require a customs form which will show the value of the item[s] being shipped. All international buyers are responsible for customs, duties and additional taxes, if any.

There is NO pickup or delivery service.

Auction Details

ART ON PAPER, Autographs & Other Paper Items

by
East Coast Books
January 04, 2020, 10:00 AM EST

PO Box 849, Wells, ME, 04090, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

20.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$49$5
$50$199$10
$200$499$25
$500+$50

Extended Bidding

5 minutes/bid

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PAYMENT:

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SALES TAX:
Maine residents who do not hold a valid resale certificate will be charged 5.5% sales tax on all purchases. The State of Maine requires that the seller receive a photocopy of RESALE CERTIFICATE when used.

Shipping Terms

SHIPPING:
We do our own in-house shipping and only charge for the actual cost, which includes shipping, insurance, registered & confirmation services will be charged to the bidder. Shipping will be thru the US postal service unless otherwise instructed. Shipping outside the US is more expensive - often requiring registry or express mail. Insurance coverage to some foreign countries may be limited or unavailable. Any shipment to a foreign country may require a customs form which will show the value of the item[s] being shipped. All international buyers are responsible for customs, duties and additional taxes, if any.

There is NO pickup or delivery service.