Alexander Phimister Proctor (American, 1862–1950). <em>Setter</em>, 1894. Bronze, 7 1/2 x 8 x 5 in., 91 lb. (19.1 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm, 41.28kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George D. Pratt, 12.899. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.899_bw.jpg)

Alexander Phimister Proctor (American, 1862–1950). Setter, 1894. Bronze, 7 1/2 x 8 x 5 in., 91 lb. (19.1 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm, 41.28kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George D. Pratt, 12.899. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.899_bw.jpg)

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Alexander Phimister Proctor

American Art

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

ARTIST Alexander Phimister Proctor, American, 1862–1950

MEDIUM Bronze

Place Made: United States

DATES 1894

DIMENSIONS 7 1/2 x 8 x 5 in., 91 lb. (19.1 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm, 41.28kg) (show scale)

MARKINGS Foundry mark incised around edge of base below proper right back leg "JNO. WILLIAMS / FOUNDRY N.Y."

SIGNATURE Incised on top of base near proper left front paw: "A. PHIMISTER PROCTOR / 94" and on base below proper left rear foot: "COPY RT 95"

INSCRIPTIONS Painted in black on underside of base, along inner edge: "2" and "11904"

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 12.899

CREDIT LINE Gift of George D. Pratt

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Statuette of standing, setter-type dog chewing a bone on ground at his front paws; wears collar; attached to integral oval mound base with textured surface and framing bands on bottom edge. Condition: Good

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Alexander Phimister Proctor (American, 1862–1950). Setter, 1894. Bronze, 7 1/2 x 8 x 5 in., 91 lb. (19.1 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm, 41.28kg). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of George D. Pratt, 12.899. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.899_bw.jpg)

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