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Harriet Whitney Frishmuth

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth

American · 1880–1980 · Sculptor

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth was an American sculptor known for her works in bronze. (Wikipedia)

$29,000≈ £21,440≈ €24,698Sign uprecord priceJoy of the WatersBarridoff Auctions68lots offered2005–2026years recorded86%sold (56)$11kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Joy of the Waters by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1920, Bronze, sold Jan 2026Joy of the WatersBarridoff Auctions · $29,000≈ £21,440≈ €24,698Sign up to see
  2. Seated Nude by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1920, brown and verdigris patinated bronze, sold Apr 2005Seated NudeBonhams · $28,200≈ £14,923≈ €21,741Sign up to see
  3. The Bubble (Bubble Dance) by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1921, bronze with brown patina, sold Nov 2021The Bubble (Bubble Dance)Bonhams · $25,313≈ £18,781≈ €22,312Sign up to see

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  1. The Star by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, Bronze - Height: 18 3/4 in, sold Feb 2018
    The StarAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1176
    $1,000≈ £703≈ €801HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. The Star by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, Bronze; - Height: 19 1/4 in, sold Dec 2017
    The Star
    Sculpture
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 675
    $9,500≈ £7,071≈ €8,020HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. The Star by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, Bronze Mounted to a black slate base, sold Aug 2017
    The Star
    Sculpture
    Bronze: 19-1/4" h; Overall:19-3/4" h
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1237A
    $10,285≈ £7,992≈ €8,783Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  4. The Vine by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1921, bronze with brown patina, sold Nov 2016
    The Vine, 1921
    Sculpture
    12in high on a 3/4in marble base
    Bonhams · · Lot 39
    $17,500≈ £14,080≈ €16,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. The Star by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, bronze with brown patina, sold May 2016
    The Star
    Sculpture
    19 1/4in high on a 3/4in marble base
    Bonhams · · Lot 35
    $10,625≈ £7,299≈ €9,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. The Star by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, bronze with brown patina, sold Nov 2015
    The Star
    Sculpture
    18 3/4in high on a 3/4in marble base
    Bonhams · · Lot 70
    $10,000≈ £6,571≈ €9,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Female Figure Bookends by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, bronze with brown patina, sold Nov 2015
    Female Figure Bookends
    Sculpture
    each, 8 1/2in high
    Bonhams · · Lot 75
    $23,750≈ £15,607≈ €22,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Pushing Men Bookends by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1912, sold May 2015
    Pushing Men Bookends, 1912
    each, 7 3/4in high
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    $7,500≈ £4,828≈ €6,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. The Vine by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1921, bronze with brown patina, sold May 2015
    The Vine, 1921
    Sculpture
    11 1/2in high on a marble base 3/4in high
    Bonhams · · Lot 42
    $13,750≈ £8,852≈ €12,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Crest of the Wave by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, 1925, bronze with verdigris patina, sold May 2015
    Crest of the Wave, 1925
    Sculpture
    21in high on a marble base 1/2in high
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $12,500≈ £8,047≈ €11,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Harriet Whitney Frishmuth signature

13 catalogued lots by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth record a signature line. The most common placement is on the base (100% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the base4

Form

  • signed9
  • signed and dated3
  • with seals1
  • Signed — The Vine, Bonhams, Jan 29, 2026
  • Signed Harriet W Frishmuth Copyright 1912 on inside edge of base — Pushing Men, 1912, pair of, Michaan's Auctions, Dec 11, 2025
  • Signed and dated on base 1923 — Meteor, Jackson's International Auctioneers, Jun 17, 2025

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