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Abraham Lincoln: From Life Plaster Bust by Leonard Volk. ...
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Abraham Lincoln: From Life Plaster Bust by Leonard Volk. 24" hollow plaster, life-size bust of "Lincoln." This is the work of Chicago sculptor Leonard Wells Volk. His wife was a cousin to Stephen A. Douglas. Volk produced a marble bust of Douglas in 1857-1859 (which still exists today). After receiving the Republican presidential nomination, Lincoln went to Volk's studio to sit for a plaster bust, as well as a life mask and hands. The plaster bust was produced in two sizes, 24" and 12". Volk presented Mrs. Lincoln with an example of the smaller bust sometime in May. Later versions of the bust (post-1865) were made showing Lincoln clothed in a toga. The bust saw numerous incarnations over the years. The mask and hands were also produced years after-the-fact, both in plaster and bronze. In fact, differentiating between these early and later castings is problematic, at best. What can be said with certainty, however, is that the "nude" bust of Lincoln, in both 24" and 12" versions, was produced in 1860. This is the 24" version with what we believe to be the original finish. We have also seen an example with a gray finish. It is inscribed on one side "L. W. Volk Sculptor 1860."Condition: There is some chipping and a 2.5" hairline crack at the bottom center front. Considering its size and being made of plaster it is in very nice condition.
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2023 February 25 - 26 Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6269 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2023
25th-26th
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