Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891)
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Frederick Volck
(German/American, 1833-1891)
"Robert E. Lee"
patinated bronze
after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia" at back, on a round black marble plinth.
overall h. 19", w. 11", d. 9-1/4"
Notes: Volck was born in Germany but as a young man moved to Virginia where he was employed by the Confederate Naval Ordnance and Hydrography Department. His brother Adalbert, a satirist and caracaturist, was also actively involved in the Confederacy. Volck's sculpture of General Lee was commissioned during the war and was primarily intended as a means of increasing and continuing support for the war effort and the Confederate cause.
(German/American, 1833-1891)
"Robert E. Lee"
patinated bronze
after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia" at back, on a round black marble plinth.
overall h. 19", w. 11", d. 9-1/4"
Notes: Volck was born in Germany but as a young man moved to Virginia where he was employed by the Confederate Naval Ordnance and Hydrography Department. His brother Adalbert, a satirist and caracaturist, was also actively involved in the Confederacy. Volck's sculpture of General Lee was commissioned during the war and was primarily intended as a means of increasing and continuing support for the war effort and the Confederate cause.
Condition
In overall very good condition. Marble base: a few small nicks at edges.
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Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891)
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
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