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Pair of Bronze Figures of Adam and Eve by William Hunt Diederich

Creator: William Hunt Diederich -Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
Adam and Eve standing, Eve with a snake wrapped around her arm and Adam posed with his fist on his head. Signed on base. Artist is represented in The Metropolitan Museum in New York, Whitney and Newark Museum. He enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy and met Paul Manship who became a lifelong friend. His mother was the daughter of noted Boston artist William Morris Hunt. He had many commissions for New York City Central Park Zoo etc. He lived 1884-1953.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good. Dimensions listed above are for Eve. Adam is 2.25 D x 3 W x 6 H.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	797250

Dimensions

W.	2 in;	H.	6.25 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	5.08 cm;	H.	15.88 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.