Carved on the reverse: 'This is a mathematical reduction of the original life mask bust of Washington modeled at Mount Vernon in 1785 by Jean Antoine Houdon, sworn to by Wilson MacDonald, copyright 1899, July.'

9 x 6 1/4 x 5 1/8 in.

Note: In 1785, the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon visited George Washington at his Mount Vernon estate. Houdon made a plaster cast of the future president's features in preparation for a life-size statue. Houdon also used the cast for several busts. Other artists at the time consulted Houdon's work for drawings, paintings and sculptures.

 

In good overall condition. Nicely cast.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.