Vagabond Bear Grabbing a Wolf

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Vagabond Bear Grabbing a Wolf
Vagabond Bear Grabbing a Wolf
Artist/Maker (French, 1801 – 1864)
Date19th century
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 × 4 5/8 × 3 1/2 in. (14 × 11.7 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Philip W. Abell, Class of 1957
Object number1994.25
On view
DescriptionBronze sculpture of an anthropomorphic bear wearing a top hat with a wolf.
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Exhibition History 2024-2025
Clinton, NY. The Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Menagerie: Animals in Art from the Wellin Museum," September 7, 2024 –June 8, 2025 (no cat.).

2012
Clinton, NY. Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College. "Archive Hall: Art and Artifacts," October 6, 2012 - Present (no cat.).

2005
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. "Hamilton Collects: A Century of Curiosities: The Story of the Hamilton College Collection," September 29 - December 30, 2005 (unnumbered cat.).

1994
Clinton, NY. Fred L. Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College. “A Discerning Eye: Philip W. Abell (1935-1993) A Memorial Exhibition”, September 23 – November 6, 1994 (brochure).
Provenance Philip Abell, Class of 1957; to Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College, 1994.
Markings Stamped into base at front: [worn and illegible]
Published References Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College, "Acquisitons 1994," FRIENDS OF ART NEWSLETTER (August 1995).

A DISCERNING EYE: PHILIP W. ABELL (1935-1993) A MEMORIAL EXHIBITION (brochure, Emerson Gallery, Hamilton College, September 23- November 6, 1994).
Signature Signature stamped into base at top right: FRATIN

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