Auction Name: 2026 June 23 - 24 The Donald Ackerman Collection of Lincolniana Americana & Political Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 43290

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Jefferson Davis: Frederick Volck Plaster Bust. 9 1/2" tall plaster bust of "Jefferson Davis" in original light beige finish. Signed on one side "F. Volck." Frederick Volck of Richmond was the younger brother of Adelbert Volck of Baltimore, engraver of a series of anti-Lincoln caricatures, suppressed during the war. This bust was made circa 1862-1863 and served as the basis for the Confederate postage stamp that bears Davis's likeness.

Condition: Some chipping to the back side and color variations (possible touch-up) in the chest area.

Ex: J. Doyle DeWitt Collection.

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