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African Woman

(American, 1901–1989)
about 1933
Object PlaceNew York, New York
Medium/TechniquePatinated plaster, wood base
DimensionsOverall (including base): 33 x 11.1 x 11.7 cm (13 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Overall (plaster only): 21 x 11.1 x 11.7 cm (8 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Credit LineThe John Axelrod Collection—Frank B. Bemis Fund, Charles H. Bayley Fund, and The Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection
Accession number2011.1804
On View
On view
ClassificationsSculpture
Collections
ProvenanceMid-20th century, from the artist to Mr. John Rappaport,Chicago, IL; John Rappaport to his daughter, Ms. Linda Rappaport Gwellyn; Ernest Bonner, Denver, CO; Mr. Stanley Cytrynbaum, Denver, CO; Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, New York; 2008, sold by Michael Rosenfeld Gallery to John Axelrod, Boston; 2011 sold by Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: June 22, 2011)
Copyright© Barthé Trust
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