July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Unsigned circa early nineteenth century life sized carved white marble bust of George Washington in Continental uniform attributed to Antonio Capellano. Antonio Capellano (Italian, 1780-1840) sculpted several important works, including one of Washington, for the Capital Building in Washington after it was destroyed during the War of 1812. Bust stands on a Corinthian style column pedestal. Resting on it the pedestal, the bust is approximately 56" tall. PROVENANCE: Formerly part of the Lord Grantham Collection and was sold out of the contents of the Woolworth Mansion in Palm Beach, Florida. CONDITION: Good. Overall weathered patina with some chipping.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.