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A Bronze Sculpture of George Washington

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
A Bronze Sculpture of George Washington
<B>A Bronze Sculpture of George Washington at Valley Forge</B></I><BR><BR>Henry Merwin Shrady (1871-1922), American<BR>Modeled 1905; cast circa 1906<BR>Bronze with brown patina<BR>Incised: <I>H.M. SHRADY</B></I><BR>Foundry Mark: <I>ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y.</B></I><BR>25.25 inches x 9 inches x 22 inches<BR><BR>Draped in a cloak, George Washington is mounted on his horse and in an contemplative state. The commander is represented as he was in the winter of 1777-78 at Valley Forge when the pulse of the Revolution was at its lowest point. In 1901, Shrady was awarded his first public commission for the monument, which is located in Brooklyn's Continental Plaza, located at the approach to the Williamsburg Bridge. <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition with normal signs of wear as appropriate with age.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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