Lot 116: Mari Andriessen (DUTCH, 1897-1979)

Mari Andriessen (DUTCH, 1897-1979)
Design for Anne Frank, standing
signed with monogram (on the bronze base)
bronze with a black patina
27 cm. high (incl. the bronze base)
Conceived in 1975.

L. Tilanus, De beeldhouwer Mari Andriessen, Weesp 1984, p. 104 (ill. of the larger plastercast) and p. 155, no. 85 B.

Acquired from the artist by the late owner, thence by descent.

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The present lot is a preliminary design for the Anne Frank monument near the Westerkerk, Amsterdam.