Description:
Minton Parian Figure of Daniel Webster, Boston, mid-19th century, modeled standing, inscribed on the reverse "T. Ball Sculp Boston, Mass 1853" and "Patent assigned to G.W. Nichols Boston," ht. 26 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Minor hairlines to the side and back of the base. No evidence of any restorations.
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