Victor David Brenner (American, 1871–1924). <em>Bust of Samuel P. Avery, Jr. 1847-1920</em>. Bronze, 22 1/2 x 20 3/8 x 13 1/2 in. (57.2 x 51.8 x 34.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Alice Lee Welcher, Emma Avery Welcher and Amy Ogden Welcher, 21.398 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 21.398_SL1.jpg)

Bust of Samuel P. Avery, Jr. 1847-1920

Artist:Victor David Brenner

Medium: Bronze

Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 20 3/8 x 13 1/2 in. (57.2 x 51.8 x 34.3 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 21.398

Image: 21.398_SL1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Chest-length portrait bust of a man with his head turned slightly to proper left; has a thick mustache and eyebrows, and closely cropped hair; wearing over-coat, double-breasted jacket and tie; also wearing a ribbon around his neck which is looped over lapel of his jacket; face smoothly modeled versus more roughly modeled torso; supported on a low rectangular pedestal with a rounded front edge. Condition: Good.

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