Gamin, 1930 , Bronze 16.75 x 6 x 3.5" Augusta Christine Fells was born in (b. February 29, 1892 - d. March 29, 1962) Green Cove Springs, Florida the seventh child of fourteen children born to Cornelia and Edward Fells. High Resolution. Augusta Savage was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Gamin Augusta Savage (American, 1892-1962) Currently on View in K205.p1 Image Licensing. WALTER O. EVANS COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART Augusta Savage, Portrait Head of John Henry , ca. A plaster and bronze patina version of Gamin will soon come to auction with Case Antiques. Watch . Augusta Savage was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida. It was during this time that Augusta produced one of her most famous and celebrated works Gamin. Bids will begin at USD 3,400 against a presale estimate of $7,000 to $8,000. Augusta Savage; Gamin., ca. In the 1920s Savage received commissions to create portrait busts of W.E.B. She worked for equal rights for African Americans in the arts. Augusta Savage, née Augusta Christine Fells le 29 février 1892 à Green Cove Springs en Floride et morte le 26 mars 1962 à New York, est une sculptrice afro-américaine, figure majeure du mouvement de la Renaissance de Harlem. (9 x 5.7 x 4.4 in.) It was long thought that the image was a generic figure; however, recent research reveals that it depicts her nephew. Find more prominent pieces of sculpture at Wikiart.org – best visual art database. Savage was the most acclaimed sculptor working during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ‘30s, and Gamin is her most famous work. Plaster painted light brown, circa 1929. Augusta Savage Sculpture, "Gamin" APPRAISAL TRANSCRIPT [Apraised by: Eric Silver, Metalwork; Sculpture, Director, Lillian Nassau, LLC] from PBS's Antique Road Show (June 2002): GUEST: My mother had a friend, Miss Foster, and Miss Foster was 90 and going into a nursing home, and mother said, "She would like you to come over and pick out something from the apartment." Augusta Savage, Augusta Savage posing with her sculpture, photographie noir et blanc, 1938 Augusta Savage, The Diving Boy, ca. (9 x 5.7 x 4.4 in.) Born Augusta Christine Fells in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Savage began sculpting animals and other small figures as a child. Augusta Savage, Gwendolyn Knight, 1934–35 (recast 2001), bronze. close. Today, as a curator, I seek to increase equity and visibility for marginalized cultural producers. [15] Savage opened two galleries, whose shows were well attended and well reviewed, but few sales resulted, and the galleries closed. (It was later cast in bronze.) Gamin Augusta Savage (American, 1892-1962) Currently on View in K205.p1 Image Licensing. Ellis is shown with the soft cap commonly worn by newspaper boys and other working youth. Augusta Christine Fells (Moore) Savage (American, 1892-1962) plaster sculpture with bronze patina titled GAMIN along front edge, depicting a young African American male with a tilted cap and wrinkled shirt. Augusta Savage was one of the most influential artists and educators of the Harlem Renaissance. 1930: Medium: painted plaster: Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 3 1/2 inches (23.5 × 11.4 × 8.9 cm) Credit Line: Founders Society Purchase with funds from Gilbert and Lila Silverman: Accession Number: 2001.38: Department: African American Art: On View Augusta Savage was one of the most influential artists and educators of the Harlem Renaissance. Born Augusta Christine Fells in Green Cove Springs, Florida, she moved to New York and trained at the Cooper Union School of Art (1921-1924). Provenance: Early 1940s, from the artist to Hugh Samson (b. “Gamin” is a bronze bust of a boy in newsboy cap, his eyes directed towards the side, dressed in a collar shirt. Lot 17: Augusta Savage, 1892-1962, Gamin. Nonetheless, Savage painted the surface a dark color and gave it a shiny finish, making it look like expensive bronze. When the life-size bronze original Gamin was exhibited at the Harlem Branch of the New York Public Library in late 1929, it drew attention and praise from influential members of the New York arts community. Savage did not have funds to have it cast in bronze , or to move and store it. Title: Portrait Head of John Henry Creator: Augusta Christine (Fells) Savage Date Created: 1940 Physical Dimensions: 6 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. 1929, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Benjamin and Olya Margolin, 1988.57. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, Florida, Purchased with funds from the Morton R. Hirschberg Bequest, AP.2013.1.1 Public domain in practice . Many were cast in plaster and painted with shoe polish to make it look like bronze.” Savage, who was born in … It was long thought that the image was a generic figure; however, recent research reveals that it depicts her nephew. Like other temporary installations, the sculpture was destroyed at the close of the fair. Watch . This composition was widely considered to be Savage’s most successful sculpture. The Museum purchased Gamin, which will be on permanent display in the Helen Murchison and Edward W. Lane, Jr. Gallery, with funds from the Morton … When the life-size bronze original Gamin was exhibited at the Harlem Branch of the New York Public Library in late 1929, it drew attention and praise from influential members of the New York arts community. “Gamin” is a bronze bust of a boy in newsboy cap, his eyes directed towards the side, dressed in a collar shirt. 1929 Augusta Savage "Gamin" Sculpture. ‘Gamin’ was created in 1929 by Augusta Savage in Realism style. Sautant parfois à l’école, elle aimait sculpter des animaux et d’autres petites figures. Today, as a curator, I seek to increase equity and visibility for marginalized cultural producers. Augusta Savage, Gamin, c. 1930. Artiste : Augusta Savage (américain, 1892 - 1962) Titre : Gamin., vers 1929 Support : Plaster painted light brown Taille : 22,9 x 14,6 x 11,1 cm. Augusta Savage est née Augusta Christine Fells le 29 février 1892 à Green Cove Springs, en Floride. Provenance: gift from the artist; private collection, New Jersey (1940-1941); thence by descent to the current owner, New Jersey. Contact, Nondiscrimination/Title IX Federal and State Notice Requirements. It was during this time that Augusta produced one of her most famous and celebrated works Gamin. On the strength of these works and especially the poignant Gamin (1929)—a portrait bust … A plaster and bronze patina version of Gamin will soon come to auction with Case Antiques. GUEST: My mother had a friend, Miss Foster. It survives only in the form of souvenir replicas like the one shown here. AUGUSTA SAVAGE (1892 - 1962) Gamin. Other articles where Gamin is discussed: Augusta Savage: …works and especially the poignant Gamin (1929)—a portrait bust of a streetwise boy and one of Savage’s few extant pieces—she received a Julius Rosenwald Fellowship that enabled her finally to study in Paris in 1929–31. GUEST: My mother had a friend, Miss Foster. Painted plaster, 9 1/2 x 4 x 5 1/2 in. Provenance: Early 1940s, from the artist to Hugh Samson (b. Value (2016) | $8,000 Retail – $10,000 Retail. Augusta Savage est née Augusta Christine Fells le 29 février 1892 à Green Cove Springs, en Floride. Inscribed on the base is the French word gamin, a term that refers to streetwise children. High Resolution. "My father licked me four or five times a week," Savage later wrote, "and almost whipped all the art out of me." Read Appraisal Transcript . She was also a teacher whose studio was important to the careers of a generation of artists who would become nationally known. Plaster painted light brown, circa 1929. “Gamin” earned her a Julius Rosenwald fellowship in 1929 to journey to Paris, which had develop into a refuge for Black artists, together with the painter Palmer Hayden and the sculptor Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. “Gamin” earned her a Julius Rosenwald fellowship in 1929 to journey to Paris, which had develop into a refuge for Black artists, together with the painter Palmer Hayden and the sculptor Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. 1929; 22.9 x 14.6 x 11.1 cm. An iconic image of the Harlem Renaissance in sculpture, this strong example of Gamin has … Augusta Savage, née Augusta Christine Fells le 29 février 1892 à Green Cove Springs en Floride et morte le 26 mars 1962 à New York, est une sculptrice afro-américaine, figure majeure du mouvement de la Renaissance de Harlem. Gift of Dr. Constance E. Clayton in loving memory of her mother Mrs. Williabell Clayton (2019.3.38). (It was later cast in bronze.) On the strength of these works and especially the poignant Gamin (1929)—a portrait bust … Again, her portraits have a quality that suggests affection for the sitter, love for the Black body sans stereotype. It was so popular that the artist produced a life-sized bronze as well as numerous plaster casts like the one shown here, which she painted to look like bronze. "My father licked me four or five times a week," Savage later wrote, "and almost whipped all the art out of me." Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery, Augusta Savage, Gamin, ca. Title: Portrait Head of John Henry Creator: Augusta Christine (Fells) Savage Date Created: 1940 Physical Dimensions: 6 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. In 1929, Augusta … Faisant partie d'une grande famille, elle a commencé à faire de l'art dès son enfance, en utilisant l'argile naturelle trouvée dans sa région. Augusta Savage, née Augusta Christine Fells le 29 février 1892 à Green Cove Springs en Floride et morte le 26 mars 1962 à New York, est une sculptrice afro-américaine, figure majeure du mouvement de la Renaissance de Harlem. Find more prominent pieces of sculpture at Wikiart.org – best visual art database. Augusta established herself as a portrait sculptor seeking commission from well-to-do African-American families to produce busts. Again, her portraits have a quality that suggests affection for the sitter, love for the Black body sans stereotype. Read Appraisal Transcript . Augusta Savage defied gender roles and expectations to achieve her goals and improve her community. Courtesy of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, Florida. . Painted plaster, 9 1/2 x 4 x 5 1/2 in. Augusta Savage (1892–1962) Gamin, c. 1930 Painted plaster, 9¼ x 6 x 4 in. Born Augusta Christine Fells in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Savage began sculpting animals and other small figures as a child. Pour en savoir plus sur Augusta Savage, parcourez ses œuvres dans les galeries, ses lots mis aux enchères, son actualité et bien plus encore. Augusta Savage (born Augusta Christine Fells; February 29, 1892 – March 27, 1962) was an American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Related Text; Provenance; Curatorial Summary . She was also a teacher whose studio was important to the careers of a generation of artists who would become nationally known. Augusta Savage (1892–1962) Gwendolyn Knight, 1934–35, recast 2001 Bronze, 18½ x 8½ x 9 in. Bronze was too expensive, so instead Savage made her sculpture … ‘Gamin’ was created in 1929 by Augusta Savage in Realism style. Auction Date: Feb 06, 2021 Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 Description: Augusta Savage 1892-1962 Gamin c. 1929 plaster with bronze patina 9 inches high titled signed with artist’s script signature verso An exceptional example of this image including both signatures. Sautant parfois à l’école, elle aimait sculpter des animaux et d’autres petites figures. Many were cast in plaster and painted with shoe polish to make it look like bronze.” Savage, who was born in … She was a cofounder of the Harlem Artists Guild, which secured employment for Black artists, and she helped establish the Harlem Community Art Center. In 1915 she moved with her family to West Palm Beach where she exhibited her works at the County Fair, earning a total of $175. The warm characterization likely arises from the close bond shared between artist and model. Augusta Savage’s young nephew Ellis Ford modeled for this sculpture in 1929 while he and his family were living with her in Harlem, taking refuge there after losing their home in Florida in a hurricane. "Gamin" is a painted plaster piece and "Diving Boy" is a bronze work, both by Augusta Savage, a Green Cove Springs native associated with the … Savage was the most acclaimed sculptor working during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ‘30s, and Gamin is her most famous work. Gamin was created early in her career, around 1930, and won her a scholarship to study in Europe.The title Gamin refers to a French word meaning “street urchin, “ leading some scholars to believe the portrait bust represents a homeless boy, while others believe it may be a likeness of Savage’s nephew, Ellis Ford. Savage was an activist-educator and key figure working in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s. close. 229x146x111 mm; 9x5 3/4x43/8> inches. 1930: Medium: painted plaster: Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 3 1/2 inches (23.5 × 11.4 × 8.9 cm) Credit Line: Founders Society Purchase with funds from Gilbert and Lila Silverman: Accession Number: 2001.38: Department: African American Art: On View Gamin: A Sculpture by Augusta Savage Jacksonville, Fla. – The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens acquires Gamin, a painted plaster sculpture by Augusta Savage (1892-1962), one of twentieth-century America’s most prolific and influential sculptors. Signed “Savage” vertically in rectangle on the backside. 1929, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Benjamin and Olya Margolin . Augusta Savage (born Augusta Christine Fells; February 29, 1892 – March 27, 1962) was an American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Augusta Christine Fells (Moore) Savage (American, 1892-1962) plaster sculpture with bronze patina titled GAMIN along front edge, depicting a young African American male with a tilted cap and wrinkled shirt. Lot 17: Augusta Savage, 1892-1962, Gamin. [15] Savage opened two galleries, whose shows were well attended and well reviewed, but few sales resulted, and the galleries closed. She was a precocious child and began sculpting from nature and making little animals from clay. Augusta Savage; Gamin., ca. in bronze and the space to store it. She was a precocious child and began sculpting from nature and making little animals from clay. Augusta Savage (1892–1962) Gamin, c. 1930 Painted plaster, 9¼ x 6 x 4 in. While the identity of the subject is known, Gamin was conceived as a type rather than a portrait, representing one of the many urchins populating New York streets. In this bust, the artist cleverly captures her subject’s personality. Augusta Savage Sculpture, "Gamin" APPRAISAL TRANSCRIPT [Apraised by: Eric Silver, Metalwork; Sculpture, Director, Lillian Nassau, LLC] from PBS's Antique Road Show (June 2002): GUEST: My mother had a friend, Miss Foster, and Miss Foster was 90 and going into a nursing home, and mother said, "She would like you to come over and pick out something from the apartment." Augusta Savage’s young nephew Ellis Ford modeled for this sculpture in 1929 while he and his family were living with her in Harlem, taking refuge there after losing their home in Florida in a hurricane. Augusta Savage, Gamin, ca. Like many pieces from the World’s Fair, the sculpture was destroyed when the exhibition ended. Augusta Savage, née Augusta Christine Fells le 29 février 1892 à Green Cove Springs en Floride et morte le 26 mars 1962 à New York, est une sculptrice afro-américaine, figure majeure du mouvement de la Renaissance de Harlem. Augusta Savage, "Gamin" (1929). Savage did not have funds to have it cast in bronze , or to move and store it. (24.13 x 10.16 x 13.97 cm.). She mentored countless prominent artists and was an outspoken critic of racism embedded in the artworld. 1940, patinated plaster. Augusta Savage, Gamin, ca. Augusta Savage meurt en 1962 à l’âge de 70 ans, après une fin de carrière en tant que professeur d’art – d’une nouvelle génération d’artistes afro-américains qui ont su faire passer la mémoire de la sculptrice à la postérité, malgré le peu d’œuvres identifiées arrivées jusqu’à nous. Ellis is shown with the soft cap commonly worn by newspaper boys and other working youth. Born on February 29th, 1892, in Green Cove Springs, Florida, from a young age she taught herself to make figurines of people and animals from clay. Du Bois and black nationalist Marcus Garvey; both pieces were hailed for their power and dynamism. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, Florida, Purchased with funds from the Morton R. Hirschberg Bequest, AP.2013.1.1 Public domain in practice . Low Resolution. She began sculpting clay figures as a child, but her father, a minister, disapproved of her artistic pursuits, believing them to be sinful. In 1915 she moved with her family to West Palm Beach where she exhibited her works at the County Fair, earning a total of $175. in bronze and the space to store it. The warm characterization likely arises from the close bond shared between artist and model. Augusta Savage (1892–1962) Gwendolyn Knight, 1934–35, recast 2001 Bronze, 18½ x 8½ x 9 in. Keep in touch by subscribing to news and updates from SAAM and Renwick Gallery. 1929, painted plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Benjamin and Olya Margolin . In this bust, the artist cleverly captures her subject’s personality. Augusta Savage, Augusta Savage posing with her sculpture, photographie noir et blanc, 1938 Augusta Savage, The Diving Boy, ca. Nonetheless, Savage painted the surface a dark color and gave it a shiny finish, making it look like expensive bronze. Savage's 1929 sculpture Gamin, shows a child in a soft cap and wrinkled shirt. Du Bois and black nationalist Marcus Garvey; both pieces were hailed for their power and dynamism. She worked for equal rights for African Americans in the arts. It survives only in the form of souvenir replicas like the one shown here. Like other temporary installations, the sculpture was destroyed at the close of the fair. The title of the work is carved on the boy’s chest, and it is signed by the artist on the back. Auction Date: Feb 06, 2021 Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 Description: Augusta Savage 1892-1962 Gamin c. 1929 plaster with bronze patina 9 inches high titled signed with artist’s script signature verso An exceptional example of this image including both signatures. Courtesy of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, Florida. 1929 Augusta Savage "Gamin" Sculpture. Augusta Savage defied gender roles and expectations to achieve her goals and improve her community. Augusta Savage (b. The Museum purchased Gamin, which will be on permanent display in the Helen Murchison and Edward W. Lane, Jr. Gallery, with funds from the Morton … Gamin was created early in her career, around 1930, and won her a scholarship to study in Europe.The title Gamin refers to a French word meaning “street urchin, “ leading some scholars to believe the portrait bust represents a homeless boy, while others believe it may be a likeness of Savage’s nephew, Ellis Ford. The balance Gamin strikes between its classical form and the subject's casual demeanor won Savage much praise. Ellis is shown with the soft cap commonly worn by newspaper boys and other working youth. Signed “Savage” vertically in rectangle on the backside. Gift of Dr. Constance E. Clayton in loving memory of her mother Mrs. Williabell Clayton (2019.3.38). All public programs are online only, on-site public tours and events are currently suspended. Augusta Savage meurt en 1962 à l’âge de 70 ans, après une fin de carrière en tant que professeur d’art – d’une nouvelle génération d’artistes afro-américains qui ont su faire passer la mémoire de la sculptrice à la postérité, malgré le peu d’œuvres identifiées arrivées jusqu’à nous. In the 1920s Savage received commissions to create portrait busts of W.E.B. 1892) was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and was one of 14 children. 1892) was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and was one of 14 children. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. Faisant partie d'une grande famille, elle a commencé à faire de l'art dès son enfance, en utilisant l'argile naturelle trouvée dans sa région. Born Augusta Christine Fells in Green Cove Springs, Florida, she moved to New York and trained at the Cooper Union School of Art (1921-1924). Related Text; Provenance; Curatorial Summary . Gamin, which is part of the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens’ permanent collection, was a pivotal piece in Augusta Savage’s career. 1939, bronze, hauteur : 82,55 cm Augusta Savage, Portrait Head of John Henry , vers 1940, plâtre peint, 16,8 x 8,9 x 12,1 cm, Museum of Fine Arts Boston In 1939 she opened the Salon of Contemporary Negro Art, the first gallery in the United States dedicated specially to exhibiting and selling works by African American artists. Like many pieces from the World’s Fair, the sculpture was destroyed when the exhibition ended. … Augusta Savage, "Gamin" (1929). In 1929, a sculpture of her nephew, Gamin won her a Julius Rosenwald Grant, and in 1931, Savage received another Rosenwald Grant. With both the artist's signature and name incised, verso. 1929; 22.9 x 14.6 x 11.1 cm. Augusta Savage, American, 1892 - 1962 Title: Gamin; Date: ca. With both the artist's signature and name incised, verso. Value (2016) | $8,000 Retail – $10,000 Retail. "Gamin" is a painted plaster piece and "Diving Boy" is a bronze work, both by Augusta Savage, a Green Cove Springs native associated with the … She traveled to … Savage studied at the Académie de la Grand Chaumière and had works displayed at the Grand Palais and different distinguished venues. (24.13 x 10.16 x 13.97 cm.). In several past events, the Gamin sculpture reached well above those figures. Born on February 29th, 1892, in Green Cove Springs, Florida, from a young age she taught herself to make figurines of people and animals from clay. Retrouvez les œuvres d’art en vente et toutes les informations sur Augusta Savage (américain, 1892-1962). This sculpture is also important because it depicts a Black youth in a humane way, challenging the visual culture of the period that presented African American children as dirty and ragtag. Augusta Savage, Gwendolyn Knight, 1934–35 (recast 2001), bronze. WALTER O. EVANS COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART Augusta Savage, Portrait Head of John Henry , ca. 1939, bronze, hauteur : 82,55 cm Augusta Savage, Portrait Head of John Henry , vers 1940, plâtre peint, 16,8 x 8,9 x 12,1 cm, Museum of Fine Arts Boston AUGUSTA SAVAGE (1892 - 1962) Gamin. While the identity of the subject is known, Gamin was conceived as a type rather than a portrait, representing one of the many urchins populating New York streets. Augusta Savage, American, 1892 - 1962 Title: Gamin; Date: ca. … Savage studied at the Académie de la Grand Chaumière and had works displayed at the Grand Palais and different distinguished venues. This sculpture is also important because it depicts a Black youth in a humane way, challenging the visual culture of the period that presented African American children as dirty and ragtag. In 1929, a sculpture of her nephew, Gamin won her a Julius Rosenwald Grant, and in 1931, Savage received another Rosenwald Grant. View artworks for sale by Savage, Augusta Augusta Savage (35, American). Provenance: gift from the artist; private collection, New Jersey (1940-1941); thence by descent to the current owner, New Jersey. Augusta Savage, Gamin, c. 1930. Pour en savoir plus sur Augusta Savage, parcourez ses œuvres dans les galeries, ses lots mis aux enchères, son actualité et bien plus encore. She began sculpting clay figures as a child, but her father, a minister, disapproved of her artistic pursuits, believing them to be sinful. Gamin, which is part of the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens’ permanent collection, was a pivotal piece in Augusta Savage’s career. Augusta established herself as a portrait sculptor seeking commission from well-to-do African-American families to produce busts. The title of the work is carved on the boy’s chest, and it is signed by the artist on the back. Other articles where Gamin is discussed: Augusta Savage: …works and especially the poignant Gamin (1929)—a portrait bust of a streetwise boy and one of Savage’s few extant pieces—she received a Julius Rosenwald Fellowship that enabled her finally to study in Paris in 1929–31. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. Gamin, 1930 , Bronze 16.75 x 6 x 3.5" Augusta Christine Fells was born in (b. February 29, 1892 - d. March 29, 1962) Green Cove Springs, Florida the seventh child of fourteen children born to Cornelia and Edward Fells. (9 x 5.7 x 4.4 in.) View artworks for sale by Savage, Augusta Augusta Savage (35, American). Bids will begin at USD 3,400 against a presale estimate of $7,000 to $8,000. (9 x 5.7 x 4.4 in.) The balance Gamin strikes between its classical form and the subject's casual demeanor won Savage much praise. In 1929, Augusta … Savage's 1929 sculpture Gamin, shows a child in a soft cap and wrinkled shirt. 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