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Mahonri Young, Sculpture of a Nude Seated Male, Signed
Estimate:
$2,000 - $3,000
Passed
Live Auction
Long Island Home Decor & Estate Collections
Description
Remarkable sculpture in stone composite with a patinated bronze coating attributed to Social Realist sculptor Mahonri Young. This statue represents an unidealized nude male seated on a tree trunk base with one elbow resting on his bent leg, possibly representing an athlete after a fight. On back of base: M. Young. 125/350. c. 1950?

Artist: Mahonri Mackintosh Young (American, 1877-1957)
Issued: c. 1950
Dimensions: 10"L x 9"W x 15"H
Edition Number: 125 of 350 Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Age related wear. As Found. The head has been glued after severing. Areas of lost material on back, legs, and base. Small chunk of material missing from lower back of base by stamps.