Robert Johnson McKnight

Lot 341: ROBERT JOHNSON MCKNIGHT 1905-1989

Name: ROBERT JOHNSON MCKNIGHT 1905-1989
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: isfufvmddb

Est: $1,200 USD - $1,800 USDSold:

Sotheby'sNew York, NY, USJune 10, 2004

Item Overview

Description

carved walnut sculpture on a 7 inch wood base, repairs

Dimensions

height: 14 in.

Artist or Maker

Robert Johnson McKnight

Notes

This was made from the same mold as the bronze sculpture for which McKnight won the Prix de Nume. It was a gift to Miss Hepburn, who, he had told, "I am going to be the greatest sculptor in the world," to which she replied, "I'm born to be the greatest actress."

Auction Details

The Estate of Katharine Hepburn

Sotheby's

June 10, 2004, 12:00 AM EST

1334 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, US

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