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Lyric Muse by Paul Manship, 1912, bronze with dark brown patina, offered Jul 2020Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Lyric Muse

Paul Manship (American, 1885–1966) · 1912

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £23,127 – £38,545) (≈ €25,586 – €42,644)

Offered at Bonhams and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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As published: “bronze with dark brown patina”
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
12in (30.5cm) high with a 1in (2.5 cm) high marble base
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (25830)
Date
July 29, 2020
Location
New York, United States
Lot
60
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £23,127 – £38,545) (≈ €25,586 – €42,644)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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