The Chase Group Auction Management Lists Famous Frank Lloyd Wright Bronzes on eBay Rare castings of Frank Lloyd Wright Nakoma (Warrior) and Nakomis (Woman) bronzes are being auctioned off on eBay by "borntodeal" an eBay registered Trading Assistant.
News-Antique.com - Mar 23,2008 - Frank Lloyd Wright was considered the most ingenious architect and artist of our time and arguably the most creative and fascinating figure in American history.
You have the extremely rare opportunity to purchase a matched pair of Two Indian Memorial Sculptures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Titles: Nakoma (Warrior) and Nakomis (Woman)
Date of conception: 1924, several casts made in terra cotta, matte and glazed. No record exists for the plaster/terra cotta edition circa 1927-29.
Material: Bronze casting made from terra cotta model (Nakomis) and plaster model (Nakoma).
Descriptive marks: Number of cast (98), A (Nakoma) B (Nakomis) with the hallmark of the Shidoni Foundry.
Casting date: October 22, 1985
Foundry: Shidoni Foundry, Tesuque, New Mexico 87574
Finish: Medium Brown Patina
Edition: Limited to 500
Proofs: None
Cancellation: Agreement to destroy original molds after casts 500A and 500B.
Produced by Hubbard Associates, Post Office Box 10152, Aspen, Colorado 81611.
The pair of bronzes are accompanied by their original fact booklet as well as the CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY as signed by authorized representatives for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Hubbard Associates and the Master Casting Maker.
This is a rare collectible in every sense of the word. There is no telling how many of the original 500 in the edition still exist today. I have personally seen the poor quality of a few examples sold online previously and I was sad to see other sellers offering examples of inferior condition due to abuse and poor handling.
The original owner and purchaser has kept these in a personal collection. They have been cared for politely in a smoke-free environment.
You may feel free to ask us any question at all about the authenticity, provenance or any other questions you may have.
These exquisite bronzes will be offered with a very nominal reserve of $3,500.00.
