Live Auction 2822American Art
Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973)
Lot 134 PROPERTY OF A NORTHEASTERN COLLECTOR

Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973)

'Yawning Tiger'

Closed26 February 2014

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USD 5,625

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Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973)
'Yawning Tiger'
inscribed 'Anna V/Hyatt' (on the underside)--inscribed '#213' (along the side)--stamped 'GORHAM CO Q492' (along the side)
bronze with brown patina
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high on a ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) base

Acquired by the present owner circa 2000.

Specialist note

"Mrs. Huntington's predilection for the sculpture of animals is happily exemplified by her 'Yawning Tiger,' in which every muscle and tendon takes part in the magnificent stretch, from curved tail to extended paw. The technique is notably simple in line and the composition of the figure is in itself a study in strength." (The Gorham Company, Famous Small Bronzes, New York, 1928, p. 14)

'Yawning Tiger' was cast in two sizes: 28 inches long and 13 inches long. One of the artist's most popular models, 349 casts of the smaller version were executed between 1917-1948.