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David Richards
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- David Richards
- An important Civil War monument
- signed D. RICHARDS/SCULPT / 1879 and M.J. POWER / BRONZE FOUNDRY, N.Y.
- bronze, with natural green oxidation
- height 6 ft. 9 in.
- 204 1/2 cm
Literature
For a similar model and note on the artist, please see:
Chester E. Brainard, Jr., Enfield Municipal Historian, conversation, October 23, 1993.
Ruth Bridge, ed., The Challenge of Change (Canaan, New Hampshire: Phoenix Publishing for Enfield Historical Society, 1977), p. 231.
Chester E. Brainard, Jr., Enfield Municipal Historian, conversation, October 23, 1993.
Ruth Bridge, ed., The Challenge of Change (Canaan, New Hampshire: Phoenix Publishing for Enfield Historical Society, 1977), p. 231.
Condition
There is a large vertical gash to the back of its proper right-hand side. Extensive green oxidation throughout, with numerous bullet impacts to its chest and lower abdomen and larger bullet impacts to its proper left-hand side upper torso.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Though born in Wales in 1828, David Richards was mostly active in the United States. He began his career in upstate New York as a stone cutter, teaching himself the art of carving and molding in his spare time. Among Richards’ most well-known works were outdoor monuments of political figures, including the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Lawrence, Massachusetts and a work in the Veterans Memorial Park in Manchester, New Hampshire. He also created sculptures of President Grant, Thomas Paine and General Harding.
It is interesting to note that an identical model of the present lot stands atop the Soldier’s Monument in Enfield, Connecticut. The monument was dedicated in 1885 to honor Enfield’s Civil War heroes.
It is interesting to note that an identical model of the present lot stands atop the Soldier’s Monument in Enfield, Connecticut. The monument was dedicated in 1885 to honor Enfield’s Civil War heroes.