Laura Gardin Fraser was one of the most prolific female sculptors of the early 20th century. Her output is lauded in both numismatic and artistic circles. Her work, from hand-sized to larger-than-life-sized, is the subject of numerous coins, medals, statues, and monuments. Jill Westeyn
Gardin Fraser’s career in sculpture began with creating medals, coins, fountains and animals for which she is well known. She was the first woman to design a coin for the US Treasury and was commissioned to do several monuments, including the double equestrian statue of Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson in Wyman Park, Baltimore, Maryland, the three relief panels at the entrance to the library at West Point Academy, and a white granite figure of Pegasus at Brook Green Gardens, South Carolina.
Artworks
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Polo Bookends, 1914
Laura Gardin Fraser
A fine quality, early twentieth century pair of bookends depicting polo players by Laura Gardin Fraser (American, 1889-1966). These bronzes were produced using the sand […]
Exhibitions
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In the Summertime’ Country Life – Wildlife – Sporting Life
17th Jun 2021 - 16th Jul 2021,
In the Summertime’ Country Life – Wildlife – Sporting Life
17th Jun 2021 - 16th Jul 2021,