Civil War Figural Sandstone Carving

Description:

Civil War Figural Sandstone Carving, America, early 20th century, depicting two mounted military figures in relief, the Confederate Generals Lee and Jackson, including stand, ht. 22, wd. 26, dp. 1 1/2 in.; lot includes a commemorative coin depicting the same image: a 1925 U.S. Commemorative half-dollar created by Gutzon Borglum to fund the carving of Confederate leaders and soldiers on Stone Mountain in Georgia.

Provenance: Ricco-Maresca Gallery; ex Brenda and Ken Fritz Collection, sold at Skinner, Sale 2052, Lot 24, February 24, 2001.

Note: Borglum also carved the presidential figures on Mt. Rushmore.
Estimate $800-1,200

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