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  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jan. 10, 2025

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Dec. 05, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Dec. 05, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • AFTER LEONARD W. VOLK, AMERICAN 1828-1895, BUST OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Plaster, Overall height: 13 in. (33 cm.)
    Oct. 30, 2024

    AFTER LEONARD W. VOLK, AMERICAN 1828-1895, BUST OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Plaster, Overall height: 13 in. (33 cm.)

    Est: $100 - $150

    AFTER LEONARD W. VOLK AMERICAN, 1828-1895 BUST OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Plaster Description on reverse, 'modeled from life by Leonard W. Volk, Chicago 1880, replica' Copyright: Alva Studios

    Potomack Company
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 03, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 03, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (American 1828-1895), Abraham Lincoln Holding the Emancipation Proclamation
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (American 1828-1895), Abraham Lincoln Holding the Emancipation Proclamation

    Est: -

    Leonard Wells Volk (American 1828-1895), Abraham Lincoln Holding the Emancipation Proclamation Patinated Spelter, raised on circular ebonized wood base. Small chip in paint near bottom of base. approx 22" tall.

    Apple Tree Auction Center
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    May. 09, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895), Bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 1860
    Apr. 30, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895), Bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 1860

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895), Bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 1860 cast by Roman Bronze Works, New York, NY, early 20th century Impressed, “Abraham Lincoln/ Modeled From Life By/ Leonard W. Volk/ Chicago 1860" and "Roman Bronze Works."    H: 22 in.  Provenance A private Chester County, Pennsylvania collection. 

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Feb. 29, 2024

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $200 - $300

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, ""anything but agreeable."" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it ""the animal himself."" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jan. 26, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jan. 26, 2024

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $700 - $900

    [ART] Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is a collection of 7 signed bank checks, all 1893. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jan. 26, 2024

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jan. 26, 2024

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $200 - $300

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, ""anything but agreeable."" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it ""the animal himself."" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Dec. 28, 2023

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $200 - $300

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, ""anything but agreeable."" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it ""the animal himself."" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (manner), bronze bust, Abe Lincoln
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Leonard Volk (manner), bronze bust, Abe Lincoln

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Manner of Leonard Wells Volk, (American, 1828-1895), Bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, bronze with brown patina, bears mark of U.S. Bronze Foundry, South Shore, Chicago IL, 20"h x 11"w x 8"d

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Nov. 02, 2023

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Nov. 02, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $700 - $900

    [ART] Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is a collection of 7 signed bank checks, all 1893. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Oct. 17, 2023

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $700 - $900

    [ART] Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is a collection of 7 signed bank checks, all 1893. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 21, 2023

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $200 - $300

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, ""anything but agreeable."" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it ""the animal himself."" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Sep. 07, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $700 - $900

    [ART] Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is a collection of 7 signed bank checks, all 1893. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • LEONARD WELLS VOLK (IL/WI, 1828-1895)
    Aug. 26, 2023

    LEONARD WELLS VOLK (IL/WI, 1828-1895)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Life Sized Carrara Marble Bust of the Beardless Lincoln, made at the time of his election as President but before his inauguration, ca 1860. Roughly 22" x 15" x 11".

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 24, 2023

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Aug. 24, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $10,000 - $12,000

    Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is an archive of 171 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk dated 1893-1995. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jun. 15, 2023

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $200 - $300

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, ""anything but agreeable."" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it ""the animal himself."" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG.

    East Coast Books
  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Jun. 09, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $700 - $900

    [ART] Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Offered here is a collection of 7 signed bank checks, all 1893. VG.

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  • Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $100 - $150

    Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895) was an American sculptor. He is notable for making one of only two life masks of United States President Abraham Lincoln. In 1867 he helped establish the Chicago Academy of Design and served as its president until 1878. He made several large monumental sculptures, including the tomb of the politician Stephen A. Douglas, and statues of American Civil War figures. Signed 1893 bank check. VG.

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  • [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor
    Apr. 28, 2023

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor

    Est: $200 - $300

    [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, ""anything but agreeable."" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it ""the animal himself."" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG.

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