13: WHEELER WILLIAMS (1897-1972) TERRA COTTA MAQUETTE

Wheeler Williams (1897-1972)
Untitled (1947)
The original sculpture, or maquette, is sculpted in terra cotta and scratch signed in the wet medium back side of the base, with a date of 1947.

Two of Williams' books are included. One is inscribed to the consignor (by descent), his fellow balloonist from World War I. Wheeler Williams was a Lieutenant in America's balloon corps .
Measures 11 x 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches, damage or areas of loss.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Thomas Greenwood MacLaughlin (1896-1990) who, during World War I, served with the American sculptor Wheeler Williams, a Lieutenant in the United States Army observation balloon corps.
$2,000 - $4,000