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AUGUSTA CHRISTINE SAVAGE (American, 1892 - 1962). Lift Every Voice and Sing (The Harp), circa 1939, Small-scale cast white metal with bronze patina of Augusta Savage's plaster sculpture "Lift Every Voice and Sing" designed for and displayed at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The cast metal souvenir is lettered by a kneeling man at front holding a plaque that reads "Life Every Voice and Sing," on one side of base "Augusta Savage"; on other side of base " World's Fair 1939; under base there is a paper card applied: "Reproduction of a Work of Art created by Augusta Savage. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" now on exhibit at the New York World's Fair. Augusta Savage Studios, Inc. 143 West 125th Street, New York, N.Y."
- Dimensions: Height: 10.75; Width: 9.625; Depth: 4 inches
Estimate $7,500-9,500

Sold for $6,000


       
 

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