Lot Essay
The present model was originally conceived as a six-foot fountain figure for the gardens at Naumkeag, the Stockbridge, Massachusetts home of Ambassador Joseph A. Choate which was designed by Stanford White.
'Young Faun and Heron', A Bronze Group
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Frederick William MacMonnies (1863-1937)
'Young Faun and Heron', A Bronze Group
inscribed 'Frederick MacMonnies copyright 1894 Paris 1890' and impressed with the Jaboeuf & Rouard foundry seal
27½in. (69.9cm.) high, medium brown patina
'Young Faun and Heron', A Bronze Group
inscribed 'Frederick MacMonnies copyright 1894 Paris 1890' and impressed with the Jaboeuf & Rouard foundry seal
27½in. (69.9cm.) high, medium brown patina