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AEDGertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
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Bidsquare : A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy PartII The Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson
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A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy Part II: The Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson Auction of Contents of The Marylou Whitney Farm, Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10am Elegant Furniture, Artwork, Silver, Racing Memorabilia, Decorations and More Doyle info@doyle.com
A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy Part II: The Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson Auction of Contents of The Marylou Whitney Farm, Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10am Elegant Furniture, Artwork, Silver, Racing Memorabilia, Decorations and More Doyle info@doyle.com
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A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy: Property from the Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson
American, 1875-1942
Devotion , 1934
Marble
Height 64 inches (162.6 cm)
Exhibited:
New York, Knoedler and Company, 1936 (possibly)
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Memorial Exhibition: Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney . January 26 - February 28, 1943
Created in 1934, Devotion is a compelling marble work from Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s late period, reflecting a career-long dialogue with the giants of early 20th-century sculpture. Having studied under James Earle Fraser and Andrew O'Connor, Whitney’s work often balanced the raw, emotional power of Auguste Rodin with the refined, decorative classicism associated with Paul Manship.
In this work, Whitney moves away from the grand scale of her public monuments to explore a more intimate and symbolic subject. The piece demonstrates her ability to bridge the gap between expressive, traditional modeling and a more serene, modern sensibility. By capturing a moment of profound interior stillness in marble, Whitney elevates a personal emotional state into a universal study of the human spirit. This sculpture stands as a testament to her enduring legacy as both the visionary founder of the Whitney Museum and a formidable artist who masterfully translated the weight of human experience into permanent stone.
Note: This work will be sold in situ, and the buyer will be responsible for its collection from the Lexington, KY location.The sculpture has wear associated with age and environmental exposure.Condition
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A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy: Property from the Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson
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