Parian Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Carved Neoclassical Base

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Parian Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Carved Neoclassical Base

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Sculpture Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Porcelain (Parian), 14” high, on carved wood neoclassical base Inscribed “General Lee/by Morris/J&TB 401.” Made by James and Thomas Bevington, Hanley, England; 1863-1876 This sculpture of the Confederate General Robert E. Lee is marked “J&TB” for James and Thomas Bevington of Hanley, Staffordshire. James (b. 1843) and Thomas (b. 1845) were the sons of Samuel Bevington (1808-1863) The partnership of James and Thomas lasted from the death of their father in 1863 until 1876. It was during this period of the brothers’ partnership that the Lee statue was manufactured. James and Thomas operated three porcelain works. During the years of their partnership, parian ware was at the height of its popularity, and the brothers specialized in parian statuettes for both domestic and foreign markets. After the partnership dissolved, both brothers continued in the business. The modeler for the statue of General Lee was a sculptor for the Bevington brothers, known only by his mark on the reverse, “Morris.” Parian ware grew out of earlier forms of biscuit porcelain and was developed to imitate the smooth surface and warmer hue of fine marble. Obviously, this sculpture was made for export to the American market. General Lee was widely hailed as a hero in the south during the war, particularly after the death of Stonewall Jackson; his astute generalship was a crucial moral factor for the South. He remained a popular figure after the surrender of the Confederate Army at Appomattox and after the war, emerged as the supreme Confederate symbol. Overall Measurements: The Sculpture with out the base measures 11-Inches high x7-inches wide x 4-inches deep, raised on a 3.5- plinth base, the added carved neoclassical wood base is 6-inches square

Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Wood,Carved
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1863-1876
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: SDHU5T11601stDibs: LU2592336869542