Probable makerProbably Auguste Delafontaine

Depicted George Washington (American, 1732 – 1799)

George Washington (1732–1799)

1875–1900

Bronze

Overall: 4 in. × 8 7/8 in. × 6 in. (10.2 × 22.5 × 15.2 cm)

Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn

1924.76

The mark "A. D" on the back of the socle is probably that of Parisian bronze founder Auguste Delafontaine.

DescriptionCast bronze portrait bust of George Washington in uniform. Socle attached to pedestal with screw.

MarkingsMarked on front of pedestal: "WASHINGTON"; struck on back of socle: "A. D" below five-pointed star / "DELAFONTAINE" (?).

ProvenanceThe Collection of Charles Allen Munn

ClassificationsSCULPTURE

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