EDWARD HENRY BERGE (AMERICAN, 1876-1924)

Edward Henry Berge
American, 1876-1924
Ingrid or Duck Mother Fountain
Bronze
Foundry marked Roman Bronze Works N.Y.. Standing nude child with a duckling in hand, the duck mother at her feet with wings spread and open beak (fountain). With original bronze pond plug adorned with a finely articulated crab sprawled across the top.
21.4 in. (54.4 cm.)
Purchased from the Savoy Plaze Hotel, New York in 1964
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