Elizabeth Harvey

Lot# 1153 Eli Harvey (1860 - 1957 Alhambra, CA) Standing bear, incised with signature, date and copyright symbol on the base: 1908.by.Eli.Harvey.Sc, stamped on the base: C. Valsuani / Cire / Perdue, bronze with dark brown patina. 5.25'' H. est:$800/1200 . Provenance: Collection of the Estate of a Resident of Artist Alley, Champion Place, Alhambra, CA, prior to the 1960s, acquired directly from the artist. Condition: Generally good condition with heavy accumulated surface dirt and dust. Two tiny drips of paint on the base. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL Click here to return to previous menu

Eli Harvey (1860-1957)
\'Lion Cubs\'
Add. Notes: 'Lion Cubs' inscribed 'Eli.Harvey.Paris.1899' (on the top of the base) bronze with brown patina 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high with a bronze base 2 in. (5.1 cm.) high Literature
Notes: Eli Harvey received early training at the Cincinnati Academy of Art before traveling to Paris to study at the Academies Julian and Delecluse. His animal bronzes garnered international praise and became the artist's best known works and most sought after subjects. Most notably, Harvey is credited with the bear mascot for Brown University as well as decorations at the New York Zoological Park and his works can be found in the collections of the Denver Art Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Literature: W. Craven, Sculpture in America, New York, 1984, p. 539.

Eli Harvey (1860-1957) Nursing Bear Cubs inscribed and dated 'Eli-Harvey SC 1907' (on the base)--inscribed 'Copyright. 1907. By. Eli. Harvey.' (on the base)--stamped 'C. Valsuani/Cire/Perdue' (on the base) bronze with dark brown patina 10 in. (25.4 cm.) long Lot Notes Eli Harvey received early training at the Cincinnati Academy of Art before traveling to Paris to study at the Academies Julian and Delecluse. His animal bronzes garnered international praise and became the artist's best known works and most sought after subjects. Most notably, Harvey is credited with the bear mascot for Brown University as well as decorations at the New York Zoological Park and his works can be found in the collections of the Denver Art Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

DESCRIPTION incised Eli Harvey / Sculptor and dated 1904 (on base, right); impressed B. ZOPPO / FOUNDRY / N.Y. (on base, rear right); further impressed Copyright 1904. by Eli Harvey (on base, rear) bronze, brown patina Condition Note: In very good condition, the surface very good; some dirt lodged in the recesses. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Eli Harvey (American, 1860-1957) Standing Bear, 1907 Bronze Signed "Eli Harvey" inscribed "copyright by Eli Harvey" with foundry mark "Roman Bronze Works, N.Y." 5 1/4" high Provenance: Private Collection, New York"