Description
Florence Fiore
(American, 1905-1999)
A plaster bust of Ephraim Doner by Florence Fiore, circa 1930s.
Ephraim Doner was a prominent figure and artist of the Big Sur and Carmel milieu in the mid 20th century. He was a friend to Henry Miller who mentions him extensively in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch.
10 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches deep by 18 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island, Georgia. Along with her husband Rosario Russell Fiore she was commissioned for portraits of many noted Americans for several decades starting in the 1930s.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Plaster
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
(American, 1905-1999)
A plaster bust of Ephraim Doner by Florence Fiore, circa 1930s.
Ephraim Doner was a prominent figure and artist of the Big Sur and Carmel milieu in the mid 20th century. He was a friend to Henry Miller who mentions him extensively in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch.
10 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches deep by 18 inches tall
Florence Reeve Fiore was a portrait artist and sculptor who was active on the east coast in New York, Washington and Jekyll Island, Georgia. Along with her husband Rosario Russell Fiore she was commissioned for portraits of many noted Americans for several decades starting in the 1930s.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: very good
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Plaster
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; very good
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18 x 10 x 9.5 in
Ephraim Doner Plaster Bust by Florence Fiore
Estimate $1,700-$4,200
Starting Bid
$850
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