Robert Tait McKenzie (1867-1938)
Supple Juggler
inscribed 'Copyright R.Tait McKenzie 1906' and 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-' (on the base)
bronze with blackish brown patina
13¼ in. (33.7 cm.) high
Literature
A. Kozar, R. Tait McKenzie, the Sculptor of Athletes, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1975, p. 50, XIII, illustration of another example.
Lot Essay
This model, also entitled Juggler executing ancient Scottish feat of suppleness, was exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Paris Salon and the Roman Art Exposition.