Bidspirit auction | Glenna Goodacre ”Departure from Dublin”


Glenna Goodacre ”Departure from Dublin” Bronze - Glenna Goodacre (American, 1939-2020). Cast bronze sculpture titled ”Departure from Dublin, ” 2000. Depicting a familial group, with mother and father standing around a child. Each figure dressed in layered shawls, bonnets, and coats with luggage in tow. Surmounted atop a wooden plinth. Incised signature, dated, and editioned 1/40 along the verso of the sculpture. With a certificate of authenticity from Nedra Matteucci Galleries. Provenance: Nedra Matteucci Galleries, New Mexico, 2000; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota’s art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. (Including base) Height: 19 3/4 in x width: 14 1/2 in x depth: 16 in. Condition: There are no breaks, bends, or losses. Patina throughout, including areas of verdigris patination. Dust gathered along recessed areas. Light wear to the wooden base.