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Description
This life-size piece shows the most famous American poet of the 19th century at the age of 33, The varnished shading on the figure lends a feeling of antique marble to this example of cast-plaster statuary. Unknown whether this is a copy of another piece. No mark denoting artist or manufacture can be seen.
Quality: Good -- will require only very minor restoration.
Face, hair and clothing of the subject will require a few spots of paint touch-up.
Base of statue is chipped - missing 2 chips of plaster approx .25"x.25".
These blemishes do not affect the stability or structure of the item. (see photos)
Photos show the statue from the front, back, left, right and top.
Category
Other
Medium
varnished plaster of paris
Distinguishing marks
none visible
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
27" tall, 13" deep, 21" wide
Date Period
1840
Weight
24.5 lbs
History
This statue stood in the foyer of a historic Boston hotel until it was given to a family in Waltham, MA during the 1950's.
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