William Sulzer (1863–1941)

1910

Place madeMount Vernon, New York, United States, North America

Hollow lost wax cast in bronze

Overall: 28 3/4 x 18 1/2 x 11 in. ( 73 x 47 x 27.9 cm )

Gift of William Sulzer

1934.49

Sulzer entered politics after being admitted to the bar and served in the New York state assembly from 1890–94; in the latter year he was elected to Congress where he remained until 1912 when he was elected governor of New York. The following year he was impeached and removed from office but within a month was re-elected on the Independent ticket to the state assembly where he served one additional term. Thereafter he conducted a private law practice.

DescriptionPortrait bust.

SignedSigned and dated under proper left shoulder: "Elmer Hannon SC Wash DC 1910"

MarkingsInscribed at proper right side of base: "THE HENRY-BONNARD BRONZE Co. MT. VERNON N. Y. 1910."; inscribed at front of base: "WM. SULZER"

ClassificationsSCULPTURE