If you are wondering "What is a Star Maiden and why should I care?" take a look at my post here on the Star Maiden and Audrey Munson, the beautiful young model who posed for this work and so many others. Even though there were at least 95 Star Maidens created for the Pan Pacific Exhibition in 1915, prior to this auction, the only way to see one was to journey to the Oakland Museum. I suppose no one knows how many of these sculptures are still in existence, but it's clearly a small enough number that if you want to see one, you should go to this auction.
btw - the auctioneers anticipated a $16k high bid, but Star Maiden sold on the day for $65,000...
Wow! I wonder how many there are? There is this example, and one in the Oakland Museum. Maybe they are the only two examples extant? I'd sure like to own one, but not at $65K. Perhaps someone will start making reproductions, maybe in 3/4 size... I might be in the market then.