Henry Merwin Shrady

(New York, 1871-1922)

Buffalo, signed in naturalistic base "Henry Merwin Shrady/1900" with clover cypher, inscribed in base "Copyright 1900/Theodore B. Starr", not apparently stamped but likely cast by Roman Bronze Works, New York, patinated bronze, 23 x 23 x 11-1/2 in.

Provenance: George Ellis, Jr., New York; Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia Note: Roman Bronze Works marked Some Shrady bronzes on the underside. The casting material was not removed to search for a potential mark. The tabs on the underside were standard for the foundry's lifetime bronze casts.
Condition Report: casting material in base, casting flaw underside near hoof with period repair, some rubbing on nose