July Gallery Auction
Lot 28822:
Description
A commemorative military bust depicting General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The figure is portrayed in a high-collared United States Army uniform with a decorative aiguillette over the right shoulder and multiple service medals on the left chest. The bust is mounted on an integral pedestal base. The front of the base features a raised-letter nameplate reading GEN. PERSHING. The right side of the base includes a stylized shield bearing the letters U.S.A. The reverse of the base is stamped COPYRIGHT with faint, illegible markings positioned below the text. The item is hollow-cast from a lightweight white metal or spelter and finished with a bronze-toned wash.
Height: 4.25 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
The bust exhibits wear and aging consistent with its era. Significant loss of the bronze-toned finish is visible on high-relief areas including the facial features, hair, and uniform buttons, revealing the lighter base metal. A natural aged patina is present throughout the surface. There are visible deposits of green verdigris oxidation within the crevices of the uniform and more extensively inside the hollow base. Minor surface scratches and nicks are present along the edges of the base.
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