ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935), PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO ANGELA... Lot 15

ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935), PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLO ANGELA CONNER (BRITISH B. 1935)PHILIPPE DE MONTEBELLOBronze Signed, dated 2009 and numbered 1/243cm (16¾in.) High exc. base Series commissioned by Drue Heinz. Philippe de Montebello is best known for his role as Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from 1977 to 2008. During his career, de Montebello made significant contributions to the field of museum management and cultural stewardship, fostering collaborations with museums around the world and enhancing the museum's reputation as a global cultural institution. De Montebello is also widely respected for his advocacy of the arts and cultural heritage preservation. The other cast is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum, gifted by Conner in 2009. 'his rather grand bearing is a natural part of his figure and nature, and I hope that I have caught some of this.' Angela Conner Provenance: Direct from the artist's studio collection