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Betty Parsons
(American, 1900-1982)
Seated Cat, 1974
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$1,700
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part IV
Location
Philadelphia
Size
height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6cm)
Description
Betty Parsons
(American, 1900-1982)
Seated Cat, 1974
plaster
with dedication (on the underside)
height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6cm)width: 5 in. (12.7cm)depth: 5 in. (12.7cm)In overall good condition, with accumulated grime and dust in the interstices of the work. With a glittery surface, which comes from the stone itself. With remnants of white paint splatters visible locally on the base (upfront, towards the rear and at right) as well as on the cat (near its right ear but also on its neck and back). Both cat's ears are abraded, and judging from their unsmooth aspect they appear to have suffered a loss. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
with dedication (on the underside)
Provenance
Provenance:The Estate of Rosalind Constable. Christie's East, New York, sale of November 14, 1995, lot 157/3 (listed as "cast stone").Acquired directly from the above sale.