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Joe Brown
(American, 1909-1985)
Runner
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$1,400
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
height: 9 1/2 in. (24.1cm)
Description
Joe Brown
(American, 1909-1985)
Runner
bronze with brown patina, on wooden base
signed Joe Brown (atop figure's back left leg)
height: 9 1/2 in. (24.1cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
height: 9 1/2 (24.1cm)width: 9 1/2 in. (24.1cm)depth: 6 1/4 in. (15.9cm)In overall very good condition, with accumulated dust and grime in the nooks and crevices of the work - consistent with age and wear. The bronze is generally dusty. With nice greenish, verdigris highlights in parts of the bronze (noticeably the figure's back). The runner is itself bolted into the plexiglass through a rod that allows the figure to slightly pivot forward and backward. We notice rubbing and abrasions on the figure's inner right thigh, due to the leg occasionally knocking against the top of the hurdle. The hurdle itself is slightly oxidized. With green felt on the underside. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed Joe Brown (atop figure's back left leg)
Provenance
Provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Freeman's, Philadelphia, sale of June 26, 2005, lot 50.Acquired directly from the above sale.