Lot Essay
Another example of this model, with the inscription Copyrighted by J.S. Hartley Sculptor. N.Y. 1898. was sold in these Rooms March 16, 1990, lot 127.
Details
Attributed to JONATHAN SCOTT HARTLEY (1845-1912)
'Nearing the Goal', A Bronze Figure of a Football Player
stamped on the underside 15
15 3/8in. (39.1cm.) high, reddish brown patina
'Nearing the Goal', A Bronze Figure of a Football Player
stamped on the underside 15
15 3/8in. (39.1cm.) high, reddish brown patina
Literature
National Sculpture Society, Exhibition of Small Bronzes by American Sculptors, Art Institute of Chicago, February 8-27, 1910 and Worcester Art Museum, April 9-30, cat. no 65