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Anna Hyatt Huntington“Charging Mountain Goats” Pair Figural Bronze Sculptures Bookends Western GorhamEarly 20th Century
Early 20th Century
$17,500
£13,234.19
€15,159.01
CA$24,521.71
A$26,769.45
CHF 14,094.45
MX$320,666.91
NOK 180,262.81
SEK 164,582.94
DKK 113,241.29
About the Item
“Charging Mountain Goats” by Anna Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876-1973)
A wonderful casting of Huntington’s bronze bookend sculptures, executed by the Gorham foundry, these models convey a sense of intensity and drama that feels immediate and physical. With their front legs drawn inward and their weight braced on powerful hind legs, the goats surge toward one another, allowing the viewer to instinctively anticipate their imminent collision. The modeling is bold and confident, with a surface alive to light, alternating between broad planes and sharply articulated passages that emphasize strength, balance, and forward drive.
The bronzes are consecutively numbered as an intended pair, cast with plaster-filled cores, and finished with a deep brown patina. They are numbered 101 and 102, each bearing the Gorham Co. Founders cold-stamped foundry mark along with processing number 0447. Gorham Company records indicate that Hyatt’s bookends were produced 158 times, representing 79 pairs, between 1913 and 1942.
Each sculpture weighs about 7.5 pounds and is signed “Anna V. Hyatt” on the base.
A fantastic example of Huntington’s renowned animal bronzes.
Size:
8 1/8 inches long by 6 1/8 inches tall by 6 1/4 inches wide (each sculpture)
Provenance:
Private collection, PA;
Acquired from the above
About the artist:
Anna Hyatt Huntington specialized in sculpting lifelike animals and was one of the most commercially successful sculptors of her era.
Huntington was born on March 10, 1876, and her family provided inspiration and guidance for her future career: her mother, Audella Beebe Hyatt, was an artist specializing in watercolors; her father, Alpheus Hyatt, was a paleontologist and zoologist; and her sister, Harriet, was a sculptor.
Hyatt studied zoology to be able to depict animals’ musculature and form accurately. Animals wouldn’t stay still for the long posing sessions generally demanded of human models, so she relied on her unusually excellent visual memory to recall their precise appearance. When the family moved to New York, she often spent time at the Bronx Zoo, watching how different animals moved and interacted. Hyatt was a primarily self-taught artist, learning through observation and practice.
In 1906 Hyatt traveled to Paris, France, where her sculptures received popular and critical acclaim. While in France, she was commissioned by an American organization to produce a statue of the French military hero Joan of Arc as a symbol of good international relations between the U.S. and France. Set on Riverside Drive in New York City, “Jeanne d’Arc” was the first statue produced by a woman artist to be displayed in the city.
Hyatt married Archer Milton Huntington on March 10, 1923. Huntington was the heir to a fortune made in railroad construction. He was enthusiastic about spending his inheritance to construct museums and collect art.
When the couple married, she was 47 years old. In the 1920s, most women married between the ages of 20 and 22. However, in part because Hyatt had a successful career, she didn't need to marry to ensure future financial security. In fact, she refused Huntington’s marriage proposals until he promised that marriage would not interfere with her career.
When Hyatt Huntington was diagnosed with tuberculosis, the Huntingtons decided to move south to a warmer climate. The couple purchased thousands of acres in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. In 1931, they used the property they’d bought to found Atalaya and Brookgreen Gardens, the first public sculpture garden in the U.S.
Hyatt Huntington’s sculptures were the first to be put on display in Brookgreen Gardens. She also took the lead on collecting other sculptors’ work to feature. As the collection grew, Brookgreen Gardens displayed artwork by many other women, making it a notable landmark in American women’s art history.
Condition: Very good overall antique condition. Wear to finish commensurate with age and handling. No apparent repairs. They are ready to be displayed and enjoyed!
All photographs are taken in a well-lit environment using studio lights (set to a cooler temperature) to reveal as much detail as possible. Colors can vary depending on the temperature and strength of your lighting.
- Creator:Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876 - 1973, American)
- Creation Year:Early 20th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 6.13 in (15.58 cm)Width: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
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- Condition:Very good overall antique condition. Wear to finish commensurate with age and handling. No apparent repairs. They are ready to be displayed and enjoyed!
- Gallery Location:Yardley, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2911217402992
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