09-11-200909-12-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2470Boston
September 11, 2009 12:00 PMCalender
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Cyrus Edwin Dallin (American, 1861-1944) Massasoit, Chief of the Wampanogas

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$7,703$6,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2470Location: BostonDate / Time: September 11, 2009 12:00PM

Description:

Cyrus Edwin Dallin (American, 1861-1944)

Massasoit, Chief of the Wampanogas, c. 1920
Signed "Dallin ©" and inscribed "Massasoit" within cast on base.
Bronze with dark brown patina, 11 x 2 3/4 x 4 in. (27.9 x 7.0 x 10.2 cm).
Condition: Minor surface dust/grime.

N.B. This sculpture is after the large-scale version created in 1920 which was commissioned by the Improved Order of Red Men as a monument for the Plymouth Tercentenary.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

The surface grime is minor and includes pinpoint splatteres or similar soiling.

Keywords

Cyrus Edwin Dallin, Massasoit, Chief