August Americana
Description:
Small Carved Marble Presentation Bust to Major Henry Wilson of General George Washington, America, c. 1835, the half-length portrait of the general carved in high relief in a walnut veneer frame, with presentation inscription on the reverse "Presented/ To Major Henry Wilson/US Army/By his Nephew/D.G. Wilson/1835," (minor chip to nose),ht. 11, wd. 8 1/4 in. overall.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Keywords
George Washington, G.Stephen L. Fletcher
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