JOHN CASSIDY (Irish, 1860-1939)
figural group, Captain Robert Scott and his gallant crew
sgn. and dated John Cassidy, RBS fecit 1913; also attached plaque to side: CAPTAIN SCOTT/With his Gallant Hero's nearing the Pole, also: Exhibited Paris Salon 1914
bronze 11.5"h; 7" by 13.25"; on 1.25"h black marble base
From a Winchester, MA home.
Photo by Scott's Terra Nova's expedition's photographer, Herbert Ponting (Scott at center).
End of staff missing.
British Captain Robert Scott (1868-1912) leading a party of five reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912 only to learn that Norwegian Roald Amundsen and his party were the first men to arrive at the Pole in December 1911. Scott and his companions on their return trip died from starvation and extreme cold 150 miles from their base camp, 11 miles to the next depot.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium

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