The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...

Lot 229
Chief Big Moon Bank – Red and Yellow Base
Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company
Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1899
Charles Bailey’s inspiration for “Chief Big Moon”
may have come from the frog pond adjacent to
the Stevens foundry building. Once again, we
fi nd his meticulous, almost obsessive, attention to
detail. Note, in particular, the complexity of the
hieroglyphics that appear on the teepee and the
bas relief images that appear so perfectly, albeit
shallowly, around the base. The phenomenal color
and action of this bank, along with its unparalleled
condition, makes this bank worthy of any serious
collector’s collection as an upgrade.
Material: Cast Iron
Condition: As Mint as it gets. Best described as extraordinary, probably the fi nest known example.
Provenance: Bill Bertoia Collection, Donal Markey Collection, Stanley Kesselman Collection.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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