Sale 1305
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$5,000 – $7,000
Note:
Ernest Brummer (1891-1964) was a renowned art dealer who, along with his brother Joseph, founded the historically significant Brummer Galleries, which held a paramount importance in both New York and Paris during the early to mid-20th century. The galleries played a role in shaping the tastes and collections of art enthusiasts and museums alike, introducing European art to American audiences and vice versa.
An image of this head appears in the Watson Library's Brummer Gallery Records, no. b16669009.
Height of head excluding stand: 12 inches.
In overall good, stable condition. Some flake chips and roughness throughout, consistent with age. A small darkened area to the surface on the back of the head approximately 3/4 of a inch in diameter. Bearing a sticker from the Collection of Ernest Brummer. Sits atop a customized wooden base. Additional images available upon request.
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