Lot 41: Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Lion and lioness height: 6in, diameter: 12in

Lion and lioness
signed 'Putnam' (on the base) and inscribed 'Roman Bronze Works N-Y-' (on the edge of the base)
bronze with brown patina
height: 6in, diameter: 12in

PROVENANCE:
Collection of the artist
Collection of John Hagopian, San Francisco, a patron of the artist and member of the Bohemian Club
Thence by descent
Private collection, Northern California

LITERATURE:
Julie Helen Heyneman, Arthur Putnam: Sculptor, Johnck & Seeger, San Francisco, California, 1932.

A copy of Arthur Putnam: Sculptor accompanies the lot.