American Civil War Cast Plaster Sculpture Abraham Lincoln Stanton General Grant

Description: American Civil War Cast Plaster Sculpture Abraham Lincoln Stanton General Grant Artist: John Rogers (AMERICAN, 1829-1904)Tittle: "The Council of War"A cast plaster depicting President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and General Ulysses S. Grant discussing the Civil War. Modeled ca. 1873 Medium: Plaster Size: H: 24" x Wide: 16" Deep: 12" Condition: As found untouched. The brown patina uneven and pealed off the whole surface few damages around Lincoln left hand and paper. Few chips around base. Other wise in good condition. From an estate belonging to a private New York art collector. Does not carry authentication documentation. Selling as is. Abraham Lincoln: "Council of War" John Rogers Group. Plaster with reinforced metal figural group by John Rogers of New York titled, on the base, "The Council of War". General Grant is pointing out some salient features of a map to the President while Secretary of War Stanton observes. First introduced in 1867, the work proved so popular that three versions were produced over a number of years. This one is stamped on the base "Patented March 31 1868". Robert Todd Lincoln admired it greatly and Stanton effused: "In form and feature [it] surpasses any effort to embody the expression of that great man which I have seen. The whole group is very natural and the work, like others from the same hand, well represents interesting incidents of the time." It has the original buff-colored painted finish $9,000.00 Total shipping cost must be covered by buyer. Please note: We cannot ship to P.O. BOX addresses. We also offer restoration service on most items. Please inquire for restoration quotes. Shipping rates are dependent on location, value (if shipping insurance is applied), size and weight of each item. Please specify if you desire shipping insurance. For a free quote please send us your zip code and we will send a quoted rate from our Fed Ex "Great Rate" account. We also ship through professional blanket wrap antique haulers. It is best to contact us before any purchase to discuss any shipping specifics. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING Please specify desired customs value for any item shipping outside of US. Buyer must pay for customs, duties and taxes. A phone number and/or email address are required as well. Damage During Shipping and Claims Any damage during shipping should be reported within 24 hours of delivery date. For claims, all packing materials must be saved and damage should be photographed for inspection. Damaged items will not be accepted 7 days after delivery date.RETURNS This item carries a 30 day return policy. Returns will not include shipping/packing fees or return shipping. Please note it is best to contact us within 7-14 days of receiving your item to make a return. Total shipping cost (including packing fees) must be covered by buyer. An invoice is generated and sent with total costs after offers are accepted. Payment is appreciated within 7 days of the auction?s end date. We accept payments through PayPal credit cards or certified check. Dear Customer, It is important that we affirm our position as wholesalers and not art experts. It is the buyers responsibility to recognize all items are sold as is and that no item can be guaranteed authentic unless sold with an issued certificate of authenticity. Please feel free to inquire with any questions to ensure full clarification when buying. If more images or information on a given piece are desired please do not hesitate to contact us. We encourage any inquiries prior to placing bids. Items are priced by their provenance, condition, workmanship and academic nature. All items are given a condition report and measured height by width in inches. Many of our items will have damage of some kind given the nature of the antique trade. Any significant damage is specified in the condition report. Please be advised that some items have stronger provenances (history) than others, while some are not known we provide our most accurate and detailed descriptions as possible. If an item is ever grossly misrepresented we will apologetically accept a return for a FULL REFUND as stated in our return policy. We adhere to eBays buyer satisfaction policies and to federal and state laws. Venue for resolution of any legal dispute is New York City, New York. Visit our eBay Store: The Emperors Treasury Thank you and happy bidding!#12034

Price: 9000 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2025-01-10T16:38:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 100 USD