Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1150
Marble Bust of George Washington, Derived from Houdon After Hiram Powers
Estimate: $24,000 - $44,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Italy, second half 19th century)
Represented in classical Roman Republic drapery, unsigned, carved marble with marble socle, 25 x 14-1/2 x 11 in.
Note: This composition compares to the bust by Hiram Powers (American, 1805-1873, after 1837 active Florence, Italy) but with abbreviated classical Roman drapery. During this period in Italy, he produced replicas, some with assistance, of his original from 1838-1844 which was originally derived from the 1785 life bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828).
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embedded grime, some chips, cracks, accretion
