DETAILS
A vintage or antique signed bronze sculpture of two siblings enjoying some relief from the summer heat in a garden fountain pool. According the present owner, the models are brother and sister John and Nancy Ann Travis and is set on the grounds of their childhood home.
Together with a miniature framed studio portrait of the Travis children by Aime Dupont (Belgian-American, 1841-1900) | Aimé Dupont Studio (New York, circa 1884-1950). Dupont was a sculptor before becoming a photographer. He is best known for his portraits of celebrities and singers with the New York Metropolitan Opera. Includes a black and white photo of the children in the garden pool.
Together with a miniature framed studio portrait of the Travis children by Aime Dupont (Belgian-American, 1841-1900) | Aimé Dupont Studio (New York, circa 1884-1950). Dupont was a sculptor before becoming a photographer. He is best known for his portraits of celebrities and singers with the New York Metropolitan Opera. Includes a black and white photo of the children in the garden pool.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Unidentified
MARKS
Cast monogram: SB.
Photo inscription (on reverse): Nannie & Don / Bacon House, Prospect St. (now owned by J. Dempsey) / Belmont, Mass. / Summer of 1929 / (while ACT attending Harvard Business School).
PROVENANCE
According to the family, the children are siblings John and Nancy Ann Travis (American, 1924-32), children of Albert Chester Travis (American, 1883-1968). Together with the original photo given to the artist. The fountain is on the grounds of Bacon House (Prospect Street, Belmont, Massachusetts).
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1931
DIMENSIONS
Width 15 Depth 15 Height 4 inches
Portrait: Width W 3.25 Depth 0.25 Height 4.25 inches
