4 - AN ALBERT HUMPHREYS (1864–1922) BRONZE BEAR BOOK END, 1922

AN ALBERT HUMPHREYS (1864–1922) BRONZE BEAR BOOK END, 1922 A bronze bear figurine by the Ohio born American artist Albert Humphreys (1864–1922), likely meant to be used as a bookend. The piece is signed on the base and dated '1922', the year of the sculptor's death. Humphreys travelled to France for a time as a young man and studied in Paris under Jean-Léon Gérôme and Alexander Harrison. Upon returning to America he began working for Rookwood Pottery where he decorated imported Limoges porcelain, before eventually becoming an independent artist creating the bronze sculptures he's famous for today. His work can be found in a variety of important institutions, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., Detroit Institute of Art, and the Boston Public Library, among many others. America, 1922. Dimensions: H: 6 1/2 in., (16.5 cm.) Condition: Very good with a nice patina. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.