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1931 Carved Limestone Bust of Robert Fulton Marble Base

About the Item

This 1931 stately hand carved bust carved in limestone is of Robert Fulton (Nov. 14, 1765 - Feb. 25, 1815) who was an engineer and inventor, especially known for developing the Steamboat and was influential in our water transportation system. Carved from limestone, this bust has been mounted on a marble base that has a metal pin for extra support of the bust. Originally this bust was on the façade of the Fulton Savings Bank Building which was built in 1931 on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn, NY. The marble base that the bust is sitting on is from the MoMA Plaza in NYC. Minor repairs professionally done. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC locations.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1931
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Minor repairs professionally done to forehead. Base added,. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P2606871stDibs: LU973621901362
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