Bull's Head, from the Schieren Building, Cliff and Ferry Streets, NYC
American Art
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
1904
DIMENSIONS
48 3/4 x 85 1/2 x 43 3/4 in. (123.8 x 217.2 x 111.1 cm)
MARKINGS
Incised on back plate, proper right side: "ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y. 1904"
SIGNATURE
Incised on back plate, proper left side, in script: "Solon. H. Borglum Sc / 1904"
ACCESSION NUMBER
67.274.1
CREDIT LINE
Gift of New York City Department of Real Estate
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Cast head of longhorn steer with nostrils flared and tongue protruding slightly from mouth; ovoid back plate (for mounting) framing neck.
Condition: Fair; allover light green patina; pitting in surface; rust streaks, especially around neck.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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