Leonard Wells Volk Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Leonard Wells Volk Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 04, 2026
Leonard Wells Volk "Douglas & Marion Volk’s Hands" Bronze Sculpture
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Leonard Wells Volk (American, 1828–1895) Douglas and Marion Volk’s Hands 1882 Measurements: 3 1/4 inches high x 9 inches long x 6 inches deep Bronze sculpture cast from life, depicting the clasped hands of the artist’s son, Stephen Arnold Douglas Volk, and his wife, Marion Larrabee Volk. The composition presents two overlapping hands modeled with naturalistic detail, emphasizing anatomical accuracy and surface texture. The bronze retains a dark patina consistent with late 19th-century casting practices. Signed and dated “L. W. Volk, seeit, 1882” on the sculpture. Leonard Wells Volk was a prominent American sculptor best known for creating one of only two life masks of Abraham Lincoln, as well as casting Lincoln’s hands. This work reflects Volk’s close personal subject matter and his practice of commemorating family members through sculptural portraiture. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 / store1226@theupsstore.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Jul. 19, 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
Jun. 19, 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
May. 24, 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
May. 21, 2025
Leonard Wells Volk (1828-1895), marble sculpture of Lincoln's right hand, 1869.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
[LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865)]. VOLK, Leonard Wells, sculptor (1828-1895). A marble sculpture of Abraham Lincoln's right hand. Rome, 1869. Polished white marble, mounted on a circular wooden base. Height 6 1/2 in. (165 mm); base diameter 8 in. (203 mm). Overall height 8 1/2 in. (216 mm). Signed, "L.W. Volk / Rome / 1869." Leonard Volk was born in Wellstown, New York. Like his father, Volk became a marble cutter after his family moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, when he was a boy. In 1852, Volk married Emily Clarissa King Barlow, whose maternal cousin, Stephen A. Douglas, was then serving as a United States Senator from Illinois. It was Douglas who financed the family's move to Rome in 1855 so that Leonard could continue his studies. Upon their return to the United States in 1857, Volk helped to establish the Chicago Academy of Design, which would later evolve into the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In March 1860, Abraham Lincoln, who was then running for President of the United States, paid a visit to Volk's studio, where the sculptor cast what became one of only two life masks of Lincoln ever made. It was a process which Lincoln found to be "anything but agreeable," however, he was so pleased with the results that he is said to have exclaimed upon seeing it, "There is the animal himself!" Three months later, Volk made the trip to Springfield, Illinois to present Lincoln (now the presidential nominee) with the cabinet bust he'd created after their first meeting. During this visit he also took additional measurements and castings for a sculpture that Volk hoped to create. At the time, Lincoln's hand was so swollen from shaking hands, that to keep it from trembling the sculptor suggested that Lincoln clench something. At this point, Lincoln went to his wood shed and returned with the end of a broom handle that he then began to whittle down at the edges. In response to Volk's protest that the extra work was unnecessary, Lincoln said, "Oh well, I thought I would like to have it nice." Four years after Lincoln's death, Volk decided to sculpt Lincoln's right hand in marble for his brother Cornelius. The present work is the only known example of Volk's executed in marble. Provenance: Louise Taper, Beverly Hills, California Exhibition: The Last Best Hope of Earth: Abraham Lincoln and the Promise of America, at the Huntington Library, October 1993-August 1994 Property from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
May. 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
Apr. 17, 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
Mar. 29, 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
Feb. 27, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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