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10. Bear

Bear at ledge. This is likely the first object with what would become Petersen’s "chop mark" signature.

Published onDec 13, 2023
10. Bear

In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Date

1920-22

Material

Bronze

Dimensions

3 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (7.6 x 14 x 6.4 cm)

Description

Bear at ledge. This is likely the first object with what would become Petersen's "chop mark" signature.

Markings

Signed on base in square: CP

Provenance / Location

George Nerney; Mrs. Helen Nerney Shaw; SC, Gift of Mrs. Helen Nerney Shaw; CPAC, Transferred from Special Collections, Iowa State Library. UM99.56

Alternate Title(s)

n/a

Notes / Sources

Box 4 f. 16, letter of Sept. 21, 1942, Nerney has "small bronze bear which you made for Yellowstone National Park".

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