An bronzed zinc allegorical figure of America, Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1855
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An bronzed zinc allegorical figure of America, Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1855
Provenance
Literature
Footnotes
The standing figure of an American Indian, cast with maker's mark top of base, “Cornelius & Baker.”
H: 20 ¾ in.
Provenance
Collection of a gentleman.
Literature
See Donald L. Fennimore, “Cornelius & Baker: Manufacturers of Lamps, Chandeliers, Gas Fixtures, Bronze Ornaments…” Antiques & Fine Art, Winter 2016, Pp. 142-149.
Footnotes
In the mid-19th century, Cornelius & Baker were America's largest and most successful lighting manufacturer. The firm made a number of historical and allegorical figures as ornamental elements to large lighting fixtures in institutional buildings as well as to decorate domestic mantels and tabletops.
Condition
lot 119: with nice consistent surface, with some minor patination, including some mild oxidation / patination to socle base; the gunstock of battle axe in left-facing hand has been restored, and is loose and presently held in place with wax
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An bronzed zinc allegorical figure of America, Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1855
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