1482
Edward Berge, Madeline & Gary Black Bronze Plaque
Estimate:
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$1,500
Live Auction
September 30th, 2023 Gallery Auction I Historic John Lennon Piano, Fine Art, Furniture, Rugs, Decorative Arts, & Musical Instruments
Category
Description
(Baltimore, 1876-1924). Large bronze relief plaque with two of the children of William Van Lear Black (1875-1930), depicted are Madeline age three and Gary age four with their collie dog, signed "Edward Berge 1919" with Gorham Foundry Mark, 51 in. H., 47 1/2 in. W. William Van Lear black, was chairman of the board of the A.S. Abell company(publishers of the Baltimore Sun), and an early aviation pioneer. He helped to finance Richard Byrd's Antarctic flight. Mount Black in Antarctica is named for him. He died in 1930 in a boating accident and his body was never recovered.
Condition
Wear from outdoor exposure, LARGE and VERY HEAVY
