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AVARD TENNYSON FAIRBANKS (1897-1987) ‘GEORGE WASHINGTON’ A Monumental Bronze Bust of America’s First President George Washington, signed distinctly and dated.Provenance: A gift to The Richmond American University London from the George Washington University, Washington DC USA. In commemoration of the University’s 175th Anniversary and the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, awarded by Richmond College to GWU President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg in 1995. Acquired from Richmond American University London by the present owner. The original bronze plaque is present, bearing the full provenance.Measuring 118cm x 84cm x 84cm. This bust was featured in the National Art Initiative organised by Art UK in 2021. Photo credit: Juliet Ferguson for Art UK, julietcferguson@gmail.com https://www.julietferguson.com‘George Washington’ (1975) by Avard Fairbanks was a series of outdoor sculptures cast in bronze, depicting America’s first President and greatest founding father. The monumental bronze bust was created to commemorate the 1976 Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence. The portrait was modelled in clay, cast in plaster, and then cast in bronze at the Adonis Bronze Foundry. According to Eugene F. Fairbanks, son of Avard Fairbanks, in his book ‘Creating a Portrait in Sculpture’ (2013), three casts in bronze were made. One was given to Salt Lake City Airport, another to Son Dr David Fairbanks, a Professor at George Washington Medical School DC. The third was given to Eugene F. Fairbanks for placement in The Washington State Capitol Building.Approximately 25 additional casts were erected in prominent locations throughout the USA. Locations include:The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. United States of America.The Mount Vernon Visitors Centre, Virginia, United States of America.The Washington State Capitol, Washington, D.C. United States of AmericaThere is thought to be only one other known example in the United Kingdom at Sulgrave Manor, Near Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.Born in Utah in 1897, Avard Tennyson Fairbanks was the youngest child of artist John Fairbanks. He quickly displayed an aptitude for sculpting and was hailed ‘A Young Michelangelo’ by The New York Herald. In 1910 at the age of just fourteen, Avard Fairbanks was offered a scholarship to study at the Art Students League at New York under renowned American sculptor James Earle Fraser.Fairbank’s early work from this period was displayed at the National Academy of Design. While saving up to study abroad, Fairbank’s attracted large crowds and recognition by sculpting a lion from butter at the Utah State Fair. Fairbanks went to Paris in 1913 to study at Ecole Nationale des Beaux Artes under decorated French sculptor Jean Antione Injalbert. He also studied at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, the Académie Colarossi, and the École Moderne and became the youngest student to be admitted to the French Grand Salon.The outbreak of World War II forced Avard Fairbanks and his father to return to New York, where he finished his school education. After returning from Paris, some of Fairbanks’ clay models were displayed in The Panama-Pacific International Exposition and The Palace of Fine Arts. In 1915 he received his first major commission sculpting statues and a very elaborate frieze on the Laie Hawaii Temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As World War I ended, Avard Fairbanks created monuments to the men who had fought and died in the war. The ‘Idaho Doughboy’ was cast and placed in two cities in Idaho and later a memorial to The 91st Division was erected in Fort Lewis, Washington.He also created the bronze-panelled doors for the US National Bank in Portland.Avard Fairbanks married and travelled to Italy, where he studied in Florence and in 1922 created The Pioneer Mother Memorial . This was cast in bronze and is now in Vancouver Washington. He then moved back to America, where he joined the faculty of the University of Michigan. Teaching and studying, he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in 1933 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy degree in 1936. He taught here until 1955, during which some of his greatest monuments were erected, including ‘Nebula’ and ‘Rain’ and ‘Tragedy at Winter Quarters’.Avard Fairbanks was notorious for his sculpture of prominent people in American history. Aside from George Washington, he sculpted other Presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and John F Kennedy. Avard Fairbanks created almost 100 public monuments as a professional sculptor, a career which spanned over 75 years. Three of his sculptures are in the United States Capitol, two of them in National Statuary Hall. There are seven other statues in Washington, DC. The state capitols in Washington, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming also have his works. Avard Fairbanks continued sculpting until his death in 1987.This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights, payable by the buyer. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.Condition report: The bust is in good condition, with no damage or losses. It is structurally sound and suitable for outdoors. The accompanying plaque is also in good condition. The concrete stand does not accompany the bust.
Lot 25
DC Comics - A collection of 14 Silver age DC Comics with a Bronze Age Superman & Batman 1997 Annual. Titles include 80pg Giant Superman Annual #1 August 1964 (suffering from book worm damage); Superman #194 Feb 1967 'The Death of Lois Lane'; Action Comics #277 June 1961 'The Battle of the Super-Pets' and similar. Comics appear flat and unfolded, with some general handling and age wear signs, scuffs, and creases, appearing one Fair with brittle pages and book worm damage - mainly Good - Very Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee
Lot 78
Marvel - DC - Other - In excess of 40 silver, bronze, copper and modern age comics. Lot includes Captain America #405 August 1992 - Key Issue - Captain America transforms into a werewolf (Capwolf) after being injected with a mutagen; World's Finest Comics #154 December 1965 - Key issue - 1st appearance of the Super Sons: Superman Jr. and Batman Jr.; West Coast Avengers #61 August 1990 - Key Issue - Scarlet Witch is revealed to be a Nexus Being, one who belongs equally to all possible timelines and divergent realities, origin of Immortus and cameo appearance of the Time-Keepers and similar. Comics appear flat and unfolded, with some general handling and wear signs, and appear one Fair (Worlds Finest has torn, loose cover) - mainly Good - Very Fine overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 27
DC Comics - A collection of 14 Silver and Bronze age DC Comics. Titles include Green Lantern #82 March 1971 'The Harpies are Coming!' Key Issue - 1st physical appearance of Medusa; Adventure Comics #403 April 1971 - Key Issue - Debut of new Legion of Super-Heroes costumes, designed by fans; 80pg Giant Lois Lane #14 September 1965 and similar. Comics appear flat and unfolded, with some general handling and age wear signs, scuffs, and creases. Overall conditions appear mainly Good - Very Good. (This does not constitute a guarantee
Lot 71
Marvel - DC - A collection of 30 silver, bronze, copper and modern age comics. Lot includes Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #1-4 1991; Amazing Spider-Man #318 Aug 1989 - Key Issue - Cover art by Todd McFarlane; Amazing Spider-Man #347 May 1990 - Key Issue - Cover art by Erik Larsen and similar. Comics appear flat and unfolded, with some general handling and wear signs, and appear generally Good - Very Fine overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee
Lot 33
Charlton Comics - Alan Class - DC Comics -Warren - Other - A collectable group of US and UK Silver and Bronze age comics / magazines. Lot includes Famous Monsters of Filmand #43 March 1967; Adventure Comics #305 'Clark Kent, He-Man'; Hot Rods & Racing Cars #50 February 1961 and similar. Conditions generally appear to range from Fair - Good with signs of handling and age wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Lot 369
A BRONZE FIGURE AND A GROUP OF CERAMICS, comprising a bronze figure of a boy with a gun and two birds, standing on a square marble plinth, signed V. Novak, height 25cm, together with a large Victoria Ware Ironstone jug, a porcelain trinket box in the form of a figurine, having impressed S and crown mark to base (crack to dress), and two Villeroy and Boch Russian Fairy Tales covered steins (5) (Condition Report: most pieces appear in good condition, specific obvious damage as stated)
Lot 5207
23 Teile Raritäten: 7x zum Thema Pferd (dabei 3 Pferde-Miniaturen), Hundeskulptur (Porzellan), Briefmarken-Schatulle (Holz), Spardose in Fischform, Paar einflammige Leuchter, kleines Weihwasserbecken (Porzellan), Rosenkranz, Madonna (Bronze), Bulldogge (Bronze), Weinrömer (Glas mit blaue Überfang, KASPAR), Stifthalter mit Stift, Gießer, 2 polierte Marmorschalen, altes Lederetui "Julius Külpert" und Sahnegießer aus Metall. Gebrauchsspuren. Ab 1900.
Lot 7726
Uhrengehäuse Charles X. Vergoldete Bronze. Gehäuse mit Rocaillen, Putten und plastischem Aufsatz in Form eines Liebespaares auf Hügel. Weißes Emailzifferblatt (besch.). Ohne Pendelwerk (durch Quarzwerk erg., Funktion nicht geprüft, da Batterie zu erneuern). Besch. Frankreich, um 1840. 39x 29x 10 cm.
Lot 6275
Paar Vasen. Braun patinierte Bronze. Gestreckt eiförmig mit eingezogenem Hals und rundem Sockelfuß. Umlaufend ziseliertes, in halbplastischem Relief (div. Fehlstellen) aufgelegtes Dekor mit fliegenden Drachen. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. China, 19. Jh. H. 21,5 cm. Beigegeben: 2 durchbrochen gearbeitete Holzsockel.
Lot 7710
Tischuhr im Stil Louis XV. Bronze-/Messinggestell mit plastischen Blüten aus Keramik (bunt bemalt, 1x rep.). Ohne Aufsatz. Auf Ast montiertes Uhrengehäuse mit weißem Emailzifferblatt (verschlossenes Schlüsselloch) und schwarzen, römischen sowie arabischen Ziffern. Federaufzug. Um 1900. H. 28 cm.
Lot 6278
Kleine Vase. Bronze mit dunkelbrauner Patina (teils berieben). Kugelig gebaucht mit eingezogenem, zylindrischen Hals. Umlaufend ziseliertes und teils in halbplastischem Relief aufgelegtes Dekor mit fliegendem Kranich zwischen den blühenden Zweigene eines Baumes. Wohl Japan, Ende 19. Jh. H. 12 cm. Beigegeben: Holzsockel, H. 6,5 cm.
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