Lot 1482 · American Beauty: The American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin, Part I
Untitled
J.l. Mott Iron Works · Cast in Chicago circa 1893
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- Estimate
- $6,000–$8,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — American Beauty: The American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin, Part I, New York · 23 January 2016
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4442656
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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J.l. Mott Iron Works, Untitled. Sotheby's, 23 Jan 2016, lot 1482. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4442656.
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J.l. Mott Iron Works, Untitled. Sotheby's, 23 Jan 2016, lot 1482. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4442656.
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From the same sale American Beauty: The American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin, Part I · Jan 2016
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled | J.l. Mott Iron Works | $80,000–$120,000 | |
| 'Assistance' Ceremonial Parade Fire Hat | — | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| Untitled | Charles Dowler | $200,000–$300,000 | |
| Untitled | John L. Cromwell | $150,000–$250,000 | |
| standing nude | — | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| 'odd fellows' fraternal lodge goat | — | $15,000–$30,000 |
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