Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Bronze (CA,MS/France)

Bronze statue, Boy with Ram. Stamped Foundry FD Rome's San Francisco, Putnam's first foundry. Signed A. Putnam. Provenance: E.W. Scripps original Commission, Miramar,California. 18w x 14d 23h. Scripps commissionScripps commissionPutnam received his first major commission from the newspaperman, E. W. Scripps (1854–1926), for the creation of five monumental figures from California history and lore. Putnam's brother, George, worked for Scripps' secretary, and this arrangement led to Putnam visiting the Scripps Ranch at Miramar, where he was awarded the commission. Five works were initially planned for locations on the Scripps estate, and the designs were to be approved by Scripps.
Condition Report: Excellent