Amory Coffin Simons (1869-1959)

A Group of Nine Bronze Figures of Horses

Details

Amory Coffin Simons (1869-1959)
A Group of Nine Bronze Figures of Horses
each inscribed 'A.C. SIMONS' and 'MADE FOR MISS. AMY. du PONT.' and stamped with foundry name
the largest 14¾in. (37.5cm.) high, rich dark brown patina (9)

Literature

Comparative Literature
B. Proske, Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture, Murrells Inlet, 1968, p. 57

Lot Essay

According to Proske, Simmons worked for ten years on a series of dogs for Mrs. Irenée du Pont. The present set of thoroughbreds, also with du Pont provenance, is a parallel commission representing Miss Amy du Pont's stable.