Diana hits her mark in Keno Auctions $930,470 curated sale
Augustus Saint Gaudens (American, 1848-1907), Diana of the Tower Bronze. H. 38 ⅞ in.
NEW YORK, NY
.- Among the various auctions of fine and decorative arts in New York held during Americana Week, Keno Auctions attained the highest price for any lot sold. On January 23rd, an iconic bronze sculpture of Diana by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) soared past its estimate of $200-400,000, selling for $506,000 (including BP). Purchased by a young New York couple, it is the fifth highest price at auction for any work by Saint-Gaudens. Recently discovered by Keno, the sculpture was on display at the Glascow Arms Restaurant in Delaware since its purchase by restaurant owner and collector, Constantine Sclavos in 1959.
Among the various auctions of fine and decorative arts in New York held during “Americana Week”, Keno Auctions attained the highest price for any lot sold. On January 23rd, an iconic .