Frederick Roth Pair of Bronze Performing Elephant Sculptures Statuettes Vintage

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Frederick Roth Pair of Bronze Performing Circus Elephant Statuettes
2 Vintage Sculptures Statuettes by Animal Sculptor Frederick George Richard Roth
(1872 - 1944)
2 Performing Elephants Sculptures Cast in Bonded Bronze
Unsigned; Marked "©MMA" on Base
Elephant Standing on Front Feet Size: 6" Tall * 5" Wide * 3" Depth * Weight 2 lb. 8.6 oz.
Elephant Standing on Back Feet Size: 6" Tall * 6" Wide * 2½" Depth * Weight 2 lb. 10.1 oz.
Very Good Vintage Condition
Made in U.S.A.
"An accomplished animal sculptor, Roth portrayed humorous aspects of animal life, often modeling his subjects in local zoos. "Performing Elephants" are among a series of sculptures depicting circus animals performing stunts. Roth's careful depiction of the elephant's muscles, bones, and leathery hide reflects his training in both art and veterinary anatomy. The original signed statuettes were purchased from Roth in 1906
at a time when the Metropolitan Museum of Art was making a special effort to collect smaller bronzes by American sculptors.
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(On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in
Gallery 774)
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