CLARKE BATTLE FITZ-GERALD (American, 1917-2004) “EYE OF THE NEEDLE”.

CLARKE BATTLE FITZ-GERALD (American, 1917-2004) “EYE OF THE NEEDLE”. Outstanding wood sculpture formed by a single cut from an elm tree, found in Castine, Maine with a cavity at the center. The face chip carved with nice patina, the interior painted white. Mounted on a steel plate. Signed on metal plate “FG”. NOTE: A letter accompanies the lot which was written to the previous owners by the artist. It discusses the “female-ness” of the subject matter and his thoughts surrounding his interpretation. Also accompanying the lot is a number of exhibitions, newspaper articles & pamphlets regarding the artist, some showing this sculpture in place at the Payson Gallery. SIZE: TOTAL: 33-1/2″ h x 34″ w. PROVENANCE: From a Portland, Maine area Estate. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-22414 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2059	$4,025.00	CLARKE BATTLE FITZ-GERALD (American, 1917-2004) “EYE OF THE NEEDLE”. Outstanding wood sculpture formed by a single cut from an elm tree, found in Castine, Maine with a cavity at the center. The face chip carved with nice patina, the interior painted white. Mounted on a steel plate. Signed on metal plate “FG”. NOTE: A letter accompanies the lot which was written to the previous owners by the artist. It discusses the “female-ness” of the subject matter and his thoughts surrounding his interpretation. Also accompanying the lot is a number of exhibitions, newspaper articles & pamphlets regarding the artist, some showing this sculpture in place at the Payson Gallery. SIZE: TOTAL: 33-1/2″ h x 34″ w. PROVENANCE: From a Portland, Maine area Estate. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-22414 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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