Dora Gordine Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Dora Gordine Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 11, 2024
λ DORA GORDINE (ESTONIAN 1895-1991), MARY VERA HEPWORTH NÉE HOPKIN
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
λ DORA GORDINE (ESTONIAN 1895-1991)MARY VERA HEPWORTH NÉE HOPKINBronze with green patina Signed and numbered 1/253.5 x 2cm (21 x 0¾ in.)Provenance:Direct from the artist, sculpture for Mary's 21st birthday Thence by descent to the present owner The sitter depicted in the present lot is Mary Vera Hepworth née Hopkin. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand on 20 September 1918. Her father was Harry 'Hoppy' Hopkin, then a journalist on the Straits Times, Singapore, and her mother was Nadia, a dancer, born in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. Mary's grandfather, Engel, was a tailer in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia and was responsible for the clothes worn by the workers responsible for the construction of the Trans Siberian Railway. Many of his co-workers were circus people and taught Engel and his family a whole range of circus skills. Following the completion of the railway the group of worker's including Engel and his family decided to travel to Shanghai to become street entertainers. After touring with Colonel Phyllis and his circus across China, Vietnam and Laos the family decided to buy a hotel, King Chulalonghorn himself becoming a habitué, as did the Sultan of Johore. Nadia and her sisters danced for the King at his Palace and were paid in gold. So when Hoppy, Mary's father walked in to the hotel, one day, on the lookout for a new story and his gaze fell on a dancing Nadia, he was struck. They were married, and had two girls, Nadia and Mary.Eventually Mary joined the Straits Times, to edit the society page, under the pen name Vera Ardmore - Ardmore being the name of the flats in which they lived. She had already met Dora as Hoppy had introduced Dora to Nadia as he thought her Russian/Ukrainian background would be of interest to her, and they all became friends. Some years later Hoppy came to London to join the Daily Mail as foreign editor. Dora heard of it and proposed they take the vacant house beside her newly built studios in Kingston which they did and was how and why, for a 21 birthday present, Dora sculpted Mary's nude figure. Mary married Joseph Bulmer Hepworth on 27th June 1947, who was the grandson of Joseph Hepworth who founded the nationwide tailoring company Hepworths, whose trading name changed to NEXT in 1990.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 13, 2024
λ DORA GORDINE (ESTONIAN 1895-1991), STANDING FEMALE DANCER
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
λ DORA GORDINE (ESTONIAN 1895-1991)STANDING FEMALE DANCER Bronze with green patina Signed and numbered 2/6 to the base Height 65cm (25½ in.)'If people really want to know me, let them look at my sculpture, because words are not my medium at all. It is sculpture that is my medium.' Dora GordineDora Gordine's Standing Dancer captures the movement and elegance of the female form. Gordine explored themes of motherhood and womanhood through her bold, strong and yet feminine sculptures, usually cast in bronze. Gordine was initially influenced by a group of artists in her homeland Estonia coined 'Noor Eesti' who followed the concepts and ideals of the Art Nouveau movement. In 1924, Gordine relocated to Paris and was immediately encapsulated by the rich French culture frequently visiting the multitude of galleries, operas and museums.In 1925, Gordine worked for the British Pavilion at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, as a mural painter. This opportunity provided her with the means to start producing bronze sculptures again and Gordine went on to exhibit her works at the Beaux Arts Society and the Salon Des Tuileries in 1926 where she presented a head and torso sculpture of a Chinese philosopher which was met with great acclaim. Back in London in 1928, the Leicester Galleries held Gordine's first solo show, which proved to be a great success; all of the pieces selling including one to Samuel Courtauld. In 1936, Dora married the Hon. Richard Gilbert Hare and together they built Dorich House in Kingston Vale which doubled up as their home to showcase their personal collection of Russian Art and furniture but also her studio to create and display her sculptures. Through her husband's connections Gordine became immersed within London's fashionable elite. Figures such as Sir Kenneth Clark, Dame Beryl Grey and Professor Frederick Brown, head of the Slade School of Art all jumped at the opportunity to sit for Gordine. The present lot signifies Gordine's approach to sculpture, she felt sculpture was a tool to depict not only identifiable features but capture the vision of a sitter. The figure stands poised, caught in a moment of movement oblivious to the onlooker. 'You have to imagine what they are like inside and bring out their inner feeling and then put it in a form.' Dora Gordine, BBC Interview, 1972
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jun. 03, 2022
Dora Gordine (1895-1991) Tête hindoue
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Dora Gordine (1895-1991) Tête hindoue Modèle créé vers 1930-1933 Bronze à patine noire nuancée de bleu Signé " Dora Gordine " et numéroté " 3/8 " derrière l’épaule droite Porte le cachet du fondeur " C. VALSUA- NI CIRE PERDUE " à l’arrière dans le cou H. 34 cm et socle H. 8 cm Le modèle de ce buste de jeune hindou est réalisé à l’occasion d’un voyage à Singapour pendant lequel Dora Gordine s’applique à l’art du portrait. Originaire de Lettonie, elle se forme à Paris où elle fait la rencontre d’Aristide Maillol, puis s’installe à Londres. Au cours de sa car- rière, elle expose régulièrement à l’Exposition de la Société des Beaux-Arts, au Salon des Tuileries et à la Royal Academy. Entre 1930 et 1935, Dora Gordine voyage en Asie du Sud-Est. C’est à l’occasion de son séjour à Singapour, en février 1931, que les commissionnaires municipaux lui commandent six têtes, à la fois ethniques et expressionnistes, destinées à décorer les nouveaux bâtiments de la ville. Littérature en rapport Jonathan Black, Dora Gordine : sculptor, artist, designer, London, Dorich House Museum, Kingston Univ., 2007, modèle répertorié sous le n°171, p. 238, reproduit p.117.
Crait-Muller
Feb. 25, 2021
§ Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991), a bronze portrait head of a young girl,
Est: £300 - £500
§ Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991), a bronze portrait head of a young girl, with green patina, signed in the bronze and numbered 7/8, mounted to an ebonised plinth base 17.5cm high excluding plinth
Cheffins
Sep. 12, 2020
Dora Gordine (1906-1991, English),"Head of a Man," 20th c., patinated bronze, signed verso, with a mark for the Valsuani Foundry, H....
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Dora Gordine (1906-1991, English),"Head of a Man," 20th c., patinated bronze, signed verso, with a mark for the Valsuani Foundry, H.- 15 1/2 in., W.- 9 in., D.- 10 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jul. 19, 2020
Dora Gordine (Estonian/British, 1895-1991), "Head of a Youth"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Dora Gordine (Estonian/British, 1895-1991) "Head of a Youth", ca. 1940 patinated bronze cast signature and a "Valsuani/Paris" foundry mark at back, on a carved marble base. bust h. 16-1/2", overall h. 16-1/2", w. 9-3/4", d. 9-3/4"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 11, 2020
Dora Gordine, Estonian/British 1895-1991- Sea Rose; bronze with marble ba
Est: £700 - £1,000
Dora Gordine, Estonian/British 1895-1991- Sea Rose; bronze with marble base, 26.5x40x16cm (ARR) Exhibited: Leicester Galleries, London, 1950 Provenance: Nancy Balfour; Abbott & Holder, London, where purchased by the previous owner in 2000 Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Sep. 23, 2018
DORA GORDINE (1895-1991), BRONZE BUST
Est: $800 - $1,200
Overall height with stand- 13" In-house shipping available with U.S. Packing cost - $65
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Sep. 23, 2018
DORA GORDINE (1895-1991), BRONZE BUST
Est: $800 - $1,200
Overall height with stand- 12" In-house shipping available with U.S. Packing cost - $65
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
May. 18, 2018
Dora Gordine (1906-1991) Head of a Child
Est: £600 - £800
Dora Gordine (1906-1991) Head of a Child signed and stamped foundry mark bronze on wooden base the bronze 21.8cm high.
Mallams
Jun. 27, 2017
§ Dora Gordine (1906-1991) 'Dreamer' height 19.5in., plus hardwood plinth
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
§ Dora Gordine (1906-1991) bronze ''Dreamer'' signed and numbered 1/8, with original receipt from Leicester Galleries dated November 1945 height 19.5in., plus hardwood plinth
Gorringes
Mar. 23, 2017
DORA GORDINE (1985-1991) - Dancer
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
DORA GORDINE (1985-1991) Dancer signed and numbered ‘Dora Gordine/1/6’ (on the base) bronze with a green patina 16 in. (41 cm.) long, excluding wooden base
Christie's
Sep. 25, 2016
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991) Cingalese Girl, 1930-1931/lat
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991) Cingalese Girl, 1930-1931/later cast 21 x 27 3/4 x 18 in. (53.3 x 70.5 x 45.7 cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 22, 2015
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991), a bronze portrait head of a child,
Est: £500 - £1,000
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991), a bronze portrait head of a child, with dark brown patination, mounted to a wooden plinth base, signed by the artist and stamped Valsuani foundry mark, the head alone 20cm high h:32 w:14 cm Literature: Illustrated in Dora Gordine by Brenda Martin. Publ. Bond & Coyne Association 2005. Dora Gordine : sculptor, artist, designer by Jonathan Black and Brenda Martin 2007 Born in Estonia, Dora Gordine (1895 - 1991) achieved critical acclaim in 1926 with her bronze Head of a Chinese Philosopher exhibited at the Salon des Tuileries. She married Richard Hare and in the 1930s they built Dorich House in Kingston, South West London where she lived until her death in 1991. Dorich House is now a museum housing a permanent collection of her work and her husband's extensive collection of Russian Imperial Art. Her work is also on display in Tate Britain and Tate Modern. A modeller rather than a carver Gordine's work engages key themes of portraiture, iconic "racial" heads, and the occasional mask. She was a contemporary of Jacob Epstein and exhibited with him in 1928 at the Leicester Gallery. Baby's Head, one of her pieces at that exhibition, is close in concept to Epstein's earlier models of Baby Asleep. Dora Gordine's work at the Tate reflects her importance as a major presence in 20th century European sculpture.
Cheffins
Oct. 22, 2015
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991), a bronze mask of a Greek Boy,
Est: £500 - £1,000
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991), a bronze mask of a Greek Boy, with green patination, signed and numbered 2/8 with Valsuani foundry mark mounted to a polished slate plinth base, the bronze 24cm high h:30 cm Literature: For similar see illustration Dora Gordine by Brenda Martin publ. Bond & Coyne Associates 2005 "Mask of a Greek Boy" 1929 Green Patina, Valsuani cast 3/4.
Cheffins
May. 29, 2013
Dora Gordine (1898-1991), Little Polish Girl,
Est: £3,500 - £4,500
Dora Gordine (1898-1991), Little Polish Girl, Bronze with green patina 1924, incised signature, numbered 7/8, reportedly from the Valsuani foundry 23.2cm x 15.2cm x 13.1cm (9 x 6 x 5 in), Literature: Dora Gordine Sculpture Collection, Dorich House Museum, 2005, No. 300 (another cast illustrated)
Dreweatts 1759
Sep. 12, 2012
Dora Gordine (1898-1991) Little Polish Girl bronze
Est: £3,500 - £4,500
Dora Gordine (1898-1991) Little Polish Girl bronze with green patina, 1924, incised signature, numbered 7/8, reportedly from the Valsuani foundry, 23.2 x 15.2 x 13.1 cm (9 1/8 x 6 x 5 1/8 in) Literature: Dora Gordine Sculpture Collection, Dorich House Museum, 2005, No. 300 (another cast illustrated) IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Dec. 11, 2011
Property from the Estate of Katherine Elkins Boyd, including designs of Frances Adler Elkins
Est: $800 - $1,200
Head of a Woman signed 'Dora Gordine' (on the top of head) bronze with green patina on wooden base 11 1/2 x 6 x 9in height with base 14in
Bonhams
Oct. 31, 2011
Property from the Estate of Katherine Elkins Boyd
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Seated Nude Goddess signed and numbered 'Dora Gordine 2/8' (beside figure's feet) bronze with green patina on wooden base 6 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/4in height with base 7 3/4in
Bonhams
Oct. 31, 2011
Property from the Estate of Katherine Elkins Boyd
Est: $800 - $1,200
Woman with Tilted Head signed 'D Gordine' (on the reverse) bronze with green patina on wooden base 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3in height with base 5 1/4in
Bonhams
Oct. 31, 2011
Property from the Estate of Katherine Elkins Boyd
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Head of a Woman signed 'Dora Gordine' (on the top of head) bronze with green patina on wooden base 11 1/2 x 6 x 9in height with base 14in
Bonhams
Oct. 31, 2011
Property from the Estate of Katherine Elkins Boyd
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
The Awakening, 1949 signed and numbered 'Gordine 6/6' (on the head) bronze with green patina 6 1/2 x 15 x 6in
Bonhams
May. 09, 2011
Dora Gordine (British, 1906-1991) Femina (Pagan), c. 1964 bronze dimensions 35 1/2 x 29 x 23in (90.2 x 73.7 x 58.4cm)
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Femina (Pagan), c. 1964 incised with signature and numbered twice 'Dora Gordine 2/6' (on the reverse) bronze with green patina on wooden base bronze dimensions 35 1/2 x 29 x 23in (90.2 x 73.7 x 58.4cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2009
Dora Gordine , 1906-1991 Head of a Woman carved stone
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
signed with initial and indistinctly dated '47 (?) carved stone
Sotheby's
Jun. 26, 2008
Dora Gordine ( Latvian , 1898 - 1991 ) Mischief";
Est: £15 - £30
Dora Gordine ( Latvian , 1898 - 1991 ) Mischief"; A bronzed model of a seated female nude together with a book "Dora Gordine Sculpture Collection" giving details of the artist and the original sculpture.
Hampstead Auctions Ltd
Dec. 06, 2007
The Crowning Glory
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Dora Gordine (BRITISH, 1906-1991) The Crowning Glory signed and numbered 'Dora Gordine 2/6' (on the base), inscribed and signed 'The Crowning Glory by Dora Gordine' (on a plaque on the base) bronze 20 in. (50.8 cm.) high
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2007
Dora Gordine (1906-1991) PORTRAIT OF AN ORIENTAL
Est: £300 - £500
Dora Gordine (1906-1991) PORTRAIT OF AN ORIENTAL GIRL Signed and dated 1935, oil on canvas 89 x 48 cm
Sworders
Nov. 23, 2006
w - DORA GORDINE, 1906-1991
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
L'APRÈS-MIDI D'UN FAUNE height (including base): 32cm.; 12½n. incised with signature and titled on a bronze plaque on the base bronze with green patina
Sotheby's
Sep. 23, 2005
DORA GORDINE
Est: -
1906-1991 MALE NUDE MALE NUDE measurements height 48 1/2 in.; width 19 in.; depth 14 1/2 in. alternate measurements 123.2 cm; 48.3 cm; 36.8 cm Inscribed D. Gordine on back right leg with foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdu Paris bronze with dark brown patina
Sotheby's
Jun. 08, 2005
DORA GORDINE, 1906-1991 WORLD'S DELIGHT
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
signed and numbered 2/6, bears title on plaque attached to the base bronze with green and orange patina on a wooden base
Sotheby's
May. 19, 2004
DORA GORDINE, 1906-1991
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
incised with signature and numbered 4/6 twice bronze
Sotheby's
Jan. 20, 2004
Dora Gordine (1906-1991)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Standing female dancer signed and numbered 3/6, bronze with green patina height 68cm. (including wooden base)
Bonhams