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A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
$124,900
£95,295.61
€108,486.53
CA$175,548.33
A$192,970.39
CHF 101,308.55
MX$2,294,556.59
NOK 1,301,031.82
SEK 1,185,099.38
DKK 810,568.50
About the Item
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875).
Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson.
The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock in the U.S. Senate, as well as that of Alexander Hamilton in the Rotunda.
Provenance: From a Washington DC Estate and A Private Collection, Virginia.
Horatio Stone (December 25, 1808 – August 25, 1875), was an American sculptor, physician, and writer. He is best remembered for his three statues in the U.S. Capitol.
40" high 15" wide x 12" deep
In overall very good condition. No damages noted. Clean and ready to place.
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Style:American Classical (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:C. 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Queens, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798231704082
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