Lot 126A
Frederick George Richard Roth (American, 1872-1944). Bronze Bear with White Star Sea Coral Fossil on Onyx Base. Undated. A miniature bronze polar bear by American animal sculptor Frederick G.R. Roth accompanied by a natural White Star Sea Coral Fossil, all upon a stunning onyx stone base boasting sage green, creamy white, and warm sienna hues as well as elegant areas of translucency. A mesmerizing sculptural work in which Roth rendered the seated polar bear's muscular body with impressive realism. His naturalistic depiction of the bear is perfectly complemented by the natural coral fossil and onyx base. Size (polar bear): 2.75" L x 1.5" W x 1.75" H (7 cm x 3.8 cm x 4.4 cm) Size (coral): 3.25" L x 3.5" W x 1.5" H (8.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 3.8 cm) Size (stone base): 6.5" diameter x .75" H (16.5 cm x 1.9 cm)
Please note: A bronze polar bear by Frederick George Richard Roth is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The MET provides the following description on their website, "An accomplished animal sculptor, Roth often modeled his subjects in local zoos. Polar Bear is probably his first study of this impressive animal, in which he emphasized its characteristic silhouette and easy, lumbering gait. Roth's careful depiction of the bears muscles, bones, and fur reflects his training in both veterinary medicine and art. This statuette is one of six in the Metropolitans collection that was purchased from Roth in 1906, at a time when the museum was making a special effort to collect smaller bronzes by American sculptors." (source: Metropolitan Museum of Art website)
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection
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- Condition: Bronze presents with rich patina. Normal wear to stone base. Labels on the base that identify the artist as well as birth and death dates. The White Star Sea Coral Fossil is not attached to the base but rather sits neatly within a carved depression in the base.
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