John Rhoden
(1917 - 2001)
African-American sculptor John Rhoden (1917-2001) is most noted for his wood and bronze sculptures he produced while living in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a sculptor of public art, Rhoden created sculptures for the exteriors of the Harlem and Bellevue Hospitals. One sculpture of a pair of giant hands holding a family on the exterior of the Harlem Hospital has become an iconic symbol for Harlem.
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- Lot 323
- John Rhoden
- “Heavenly Bodies” Sculpture
- Studio, executed circa 1954
- Metal sculpture on marble base, signed
- Sold with gallery receipt dated May 1955
- 36”h x 18” x 16”
- Provenance: Peter and Elizabeth Rubel (Purchased at the Saidenberg Gallery, New York, May 1955)
- December 6, 2009 Auction
- Estimate $3,000 – 5,000
- Realized $4,900
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- Lot 325
- John Rhoden
- “Reclining Figure” Sculpture
- Studio, executed circa 1958
- Bronze sculpture on marble base
- Signed “Rhoden 5-KCH”
- Sold with gallery receipt dated May 1959
- 5.75”h x 10” x 6”
- Provenance: Peter and Elizabeth Rubel (Purchased at the Saidenberg Gallery, New York, May 1959)
- December 6, 2009 Auction
- Estimate $2,000 – 3,000
- Realized $3,552.50