Antique Bronze Statue Bust Of Oliver Wendell Holmes 1900
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:99388 |
From the art collection of an old DC family comes this original bronze bust of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. by Richard Edwin Brookes (1865-1919) inscribed with original signature of the artist and date 1900. Another copy of the bust exists in the Boston Public Library. This fine example of antique American sculpture exists with the original patina intact and is in excellent untouched condition.
As you may know, Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809-1894) beloved by all Americans, was ...a multi-facetted American Physician, Lawyer, and poet who taught at both Dartmouth and Harvard, later becoming dean. He was also the father of the respected Supreme court justice, Oliver Wendel Holmes Jr.
Measures 11" wide X 16" tall and weighs about 20 lbs.
As you may know, Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809-1894) beloved by all Americans, was ...a multi-facetted American Physician, Lawyer, and poet who taught at both Dartmouth and Harvard, later becoming dean. He was also the father of the respected Supreme court justice, Oliver Wendel Holmes Jr.
Measures 11" wide X 16" tall and weighs about 20 lbs.
