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    Fine American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture

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    4 March 2003

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    • Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1
    Lot 67

    Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942)

    Male Nude Holding a Rock

    Price realised

    USD 13,145

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942)
    Male Nude Holding a Rock
    inscribed and dated 'Gertrude V. Whitney/1913' and stamped 'Cire/C. Valsuani/pardue (along the base)
    bronze with dark brown patina
    19¼ in. (48.9 cm.) high, on a marble base, 3¾ (9.5 cm.) high

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    Pre-Lot Text

    Property from the Estate of Eleanor Searle Whitney McCollum

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