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A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

Creator: Thomas Jefferson
Offered by: Solomon Treasure

Description
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875).

Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson.

The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock in the U.S. Senate, as well as that of Alexander Hamilton in the Rotunda.

Provenance: From a Washington DC Estate and A Private Collection, Virginia.

Horatio Stone (December 25, 1808 – August 25, 1875), was an American sculptor, physician, and writer. He is best remembered for his three statues in the U.S. Capitol.

40" high 15" wide x 12" deep

In overall very good condition. No damages noted. Clean and ready to place.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	610697

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	40 in;	D.	12 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;	D.	30.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

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