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Rare Cast Iron George Washington Figural Fire Back
Lot 654

Rare Cast Iron George Washington Figural Fire Back

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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probably France, late 18th century, tombstone form with relief decoration and ribbons and arms, centering a portrait of George Washington and inscribed "G. Washington. E. General. Of. The. Contin. Army. In. America", 21 x 21-1/8 in.

Provenance: sold Skinner, American Furniture & Decorative Arts, February 27, 2016, sale 2880B, lot 153; Hollis Brodrick, March 21, 2016; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire

Note: It is believed that the portrait of Washington was based on a medal struck in his honor in Paris in 1778, which was designed by Benjamin Franklin and Voltaire. The somewhat stylized depiction is believed to be a result of Franklin and Voltaire's inability to find a preexisting likeness of the man to copy. Only two other firebacks bearing this portrait are known, one at Historic Deerfield and the other in a private collection.

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sold Skinner, American Furniture & Decorative Arts, February 27, 2016, sale 2880B, lot 153; Hollis Brodrick, March 21, 2016; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire

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