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February 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Cast Bronze and Parcel-silvered Profile Equestrian Portrait of Major General George B. McClellan

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$1,046$850
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2880BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Cast Bronze and Parcel-silvered Profile Equestrian Portrait of Major General George B. McClellan, Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1822-1888),after John Quincy Adams Ward, (1830-1910),in a carved arched walnut shadowbox frame adorned with oak leaves and a military trophy below, the cast inscribed with the artists' names below the horse, (minor imperfections to frame),overall ht. 26 1/2, wd. 20 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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Keywords

George B. McClellan, Felix Octavius Carr Darley