Early 20th century, each modeled as a putto with a representation of one of the four seasons, on rectangular bases.

Each approximately 25 x 24 x 12 in.

From the Estate of the late Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, Durham, NC

Pinecrest, on Forest Hills Blvd. in Durham, was originally designed in 1927 by local architect George Watts Carr Sr. for the developer of Forest Hills, James O. Cobb. Mary Duke Biddle purchased the home in 1934. Between 1935 and 1958, extensive additions and renovations were made for Mrs. Biddle under the direction of New York designer Karl Bock. In addition to the work done at the main house, Bock planned the designs for the outbuildings and the extensive landscaping.

The sculptures of the Four Seasons were part of the extensive and well-planned landscaping of the grounds on the estate and were placed along the hillside by the pool.

Autumn figure with repair at neck; Winter with loss to foot; all with erosion and lichen from outdoor exposure.

$800 - 1,200