Parianware Bust of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Description:

Parianware Bust of Oliver Wendell Holmes, possibly Boston, mid-to-late 19th century, molded bust on a square plinth, the sides of the plinth with impressed marks "Sidney Morse Sculp't/ Published by J. McD & S. Boston," the back of the plinth with printed Holmes quote: "For him in vain the envious seasons roll/Who bears eternal summer in his soul," ht. 10 in.
Estimate $300-500

Minor small base corner chip.

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