Decorative Arts
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Vonnoh & de Gerenday's Package
$240Motherhood by Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872-1955); plaster replica; 17" h x 6.5"w x 8"d.
Add a piece of Lyme Art Colony history to your collection! This stunning piece is a high-quality plaster replica of Vonnoh's sculpture celebrating the beauty of motherhood.
Bessie Potter Vonnoh was an American sculptor known for her intimate bronzes depicting domestic life and for her garden fountains. In 1903, she and her husband, artist Robert Vonnoh, began spending summers in Old Lyme, becoming long-time members of the Lyme Art Colony. Over the course of her career, Vonnoh received numerous medals, mounted major one-woman exhibitions, and completed significant public commissions, including the Burnette Fountain in New York's Central Park and a portrait of James S. Sherman for the U.S. Capitol.
This package also includes a $100 gift card to the enchanting de Gerenday's Fine Art Materials and Curiosities on the campus of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. Browse for the finest art materials -- all hand-selected by their renowned faculty -- and exquisite giftable objects from around the globe.
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Serena Bates Sculpture
$250A Murder of Crows by Serena Bates - mixed media; three crows, each measuring approximately 23 x 11 x 6 inches each.
Add a little whimsy to your collection with this one-of-a-kind mixed-media sculpture (perfect for hanging) by acclaimed sculptor Serena Bates.
Based in Ashaway, RI, Bates is known for work that captures the spirit and humor of everyday life. She studied traditional figure painting, anatomy, and sculpture at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and trained with influential artists such as Elizabeth Gordon Chandler, Laci deGerenday, Dean Keller, and Philippe Faraut, whose guidance helped shape her intuitive, wabi-sabi approach to sculpting.
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Sunflower Sculptures
$215Pair of Sunflower Sculptures by Jared Welcome of Jarebear Chainsaw Art - carved and painted wood; approx 33" H x 15" W x 12" D each
This vibrant pair of sunflower sculptures was carved and painted by chainsaw artist Jared Welcome of Jarebear Chainsaw Art. Originally commissioned by the Florence Griswold Museum for the 2025 Wee Faerie Village, Gardener's Grove. These cheerful sunflowers bring a playful, garden-inspired presence to any setting.
Please note that both bases have cracks in the wood; see photos for condition.
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Sherry Block Sculpture
$120Warrior Woman Artemisia by Sherry Block - steel, copper, and bronze; 12.5 inches.
Sherry Block, a metal sculptor and welding instructor at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, has crafted this sculpture in tribute to Artemisia, an ancient naval commander and strategist. Composed of richly varied metals, the work has a playful yet commanding presence that will add a touch of artful whimsy to any home.