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Collections: American Art: Elk

Elk

Artist: Alexander Phimister Proctor, American, 1862-1950
Medium: Bronze
Dates: 1899
Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 20 x 7 1/2 in. (41.9 x 50.8 x 19.1 cm)
Markings: Foundry mark engraved on edge of base below proper left rear leg: "Pompeian Bronze Works NY"
Signature: Signed on base between front legs "A.P. PROCTOR" and dated on base near proper right rear leg "COPY RT 1899"
Inscriptions: Painted in black on underside of base: "3" and "11904"
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
Accession Number: 12.897
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt
Image: Overall, 12.987_transp5805.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Male elk in walking pose, head lowered slightly and mouth open; full antlers; stands on flat rectangular base.

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