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THBCeramic Bust, David Gilhooly III (1943-2013), "Frog Victoria"
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300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMar 21, 2019
This bi-annual premier auction features art, design and objects of value. Our spring sale features important works by Jim Nutt, Maynard Dixon, Keith Haring, Roy DeForest, and Robert Doisneau as well as an Eben Haskell iconic desk, Bertoia kinetic spray, and an early manuscript collection. Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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- Lot Description
Large ceramic portrait bust, "Frog Victoria" by David Gilhooly III (1943-2013). Depicts a frog version of Queen Victoria on a pedestal. Signed at base of figure, "82 / Gilhooly". Dimensions: 19"h. Gilhooly is known as one of the founders of the Bay Area Funk Movement. He began his career as an assistant to Robert Arneson at TB-9 at UC Davis. This group of sculptors were known for poking fun at traditional art and culture. Gilhooly created a fanciful whimsical world of frogs. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at boxbrosacto@gmail.com.
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