RARE Signed Limited Edition Book WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE WITH ORIGINAL DRAWING

SIGNED BOOK WITH ORIGINAL DRAWING. Artist: William Ordway Partridge (American, 1861 - 1930). Title: (Book) The Works in Sculpture of William Ordway Partridge, M. Medium: Original drawing on paper.

Dimensions: Book (and drawing) measures 10 x 7-1/4 inches. Condition: Book covers are a bit soiled and stained, spine chipped, otherwise very good condition. Notes: Signed with inscription on front blank page, Please return to / William Ordway Partridge / 15 W 38th st.

(Full title) The Works in Sculpture of William Ordway Partridge, M. : With biographical sketch and illustrations of principal works. [SIGNED WITH ORIGINAL SKETCH] NY: John Lane Company. Softcover, bound in photo-illustrated wraps. Hand-numbered Limited edition #139 of 500?

67 pages with 67 b/w plates. This copy inscribed:'Please return to William Ordway Partridge...

WITH ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL SKETCH on rear cover. Covers a bit soiled, spine chipped, with shelf-wear but otherwise very good condition.

William Ordway Partridge (April 11, 1861 - May 22, 1930) was an American sculptor, teacher and author. Among his best-known works are the Shakespeare Monument in Chicago, the equestrian statue of General Grant in Brooklyn, the Pietà at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan, and the Pocahontas statue in Jamestown, Virginia.

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