Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980)

Meteor
1923-1924
Gorham Co., patinated bronze, impressed 'HARRIET W. FRISHMUTH / © 1923 DESIGN PATENT PENDING' around base, on later marble base
height of bronze 4 3/8in (11cm); width 8 3/4in (22.3cm)

Meteor
1923-1924
Gorham Co., patinated bronze, impressed 'HARRIET W. FRISHMUTH / © 1923 DESIGN PATENT PENDING' around base, on later marble base
height of bronze 4 3/8in (11cm); width 8 3/4in (22.3cm)

Provenance
Auto Salvage Yard, Providence, R.I.
Private Collection, Pawtucket, R.I. (acquired from above)
Private Collection, Atlanta, GA

Literature
Janis Conner, 'Captured Motion: The Sculpture of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth. A Catalogue of Works', p.169, 245 (illustrated)

Designed as a hood ornament, this work was cast in a small edition of 13; it was later adapted as a paperweight