Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973)

'Yawning Tiger'

Details

Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973)
'Yawning Tiger'
inscribed 'Anna V' (on the underside)--stamped 'Gorham Co Founders Q492' (on the inside leg) and stamped '#347' (on the left side of the stomach)
bronze with brown patina
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high, 13¼ in. (33.7 cm.) long with a black marble base 1 in. (2.5 cm.) high

Provenance

Private collection, acquired directly from the artist.

Sale room notice

Please note the following information: According to Gorham records, the present work was cast in January 1931.

Lot Essay

"Mrs. Huntington's predilection for the sculpture of animals is happily exemplified by her 'Yawning Tiger,' in which every muscle and tendon takes part in the magnificent stretch, from curved tail to extended paw. The technique is notably simple in line and the composition of the figure is in itself a study in strength." (The Gorham Company, Famous Small Bronzes, New York, 1928, p. 14)

Yawning Tiger was cast in two sizes: 28 inches long and 13¼ inches long. One of the artist's most popular models, casts of the smaller version were executed between 1917-1948.