Description
Antique bronze colored Abraham Lincoln statue by Alexander Backer. The statue is made of ceramic(to the best of my knowledge) and stands appoximately 17.5 inches tall. There is very minimal aging on the statue. Overall this piece is in excellent condition. The artist stamp read Alexander Backer Co.
Re: Abraham Lincoln Statue by Alexander Backer
Your bust of Lincoln is painted chakware ( plaster) . As far as I know Alexander Backer made a huge range of chalkware busts and statues as late as the 1950's. Values for the busts tend to be modest, with most selling at auction for less than $50.00