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Oct. 20, 2020
Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891) Robert E. Lee Bronze Bust
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
DESCRIPTION: A Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891) Robert E. Lee bronze bust with patina. Features a portrait bust of " Robert E. Lee " by Frederick Volck. Signature and inscription reads "Frederick Volck, 1863 Richmond, Virginia" at rear. Titled "Robert E. Lee" at base and mounted to a round beveled granite base. CIRCA: 1863 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 19.5" x W: 9" x L: 11" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
Akiba Galleries
Oct. 20, 2020
Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891) Ulysses S. Grant Bronze Bust
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
DESCRIPTION: A Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891) Ulysses S. Grant bronze bust with patina. Features a portrait bust of " Ulysses S. Grant " by Frederick Volck. Signature and inscription reads "U.S. President, Frederick Volck, 1869 Richmond, Virginia" at rear. Inscribed "U.S. Grant" at base and mounted to a round beveled granite base. CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: 1869 DIMENSIONS: H: 19" x W: 12" x L: 10" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
Akiba Galleries
Feb. 08, 2020
Frederick Volck, Carved Marble Bust
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(German 1833-1891) Carved marble bust of historic American figure. Signed F. Volck Munich. 1869. 23 in H.
Alex Cooper
Jun. 20, 2019
FREDERICK VOLCK, American/German (1833-1891), “Ulysses S. Grant”, bronze, signed and dated on reverse "Frederick Volck 1869", height...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FREDERICK VOLCK American/German (1833-1891) 'Ulysses S. Grant' bronze, signed and dated on reverse "Frederick Volck 1869" height: 17 inches (19 inches with base) Provenance: A Pennsylvania estate; Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Other Notes: Tags: Sculpture, Presidential, 19th century
Shannon's
Jul. 17, 2018
Frederick Volck, sculpture
Est: $200 - $300
Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891), "U.S. Grant", 1869, bronze with black patina, granite base, titled on front, cast-signed and dated on reverse, approx. 19"h x 11"w x 10"d
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 19, 2018
Frederick Volck, sculpture
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891), "Robert E. Lee", 1863, bronze with black patina, granite base, titled on front, cast-signed and dated on reverse, approx. 20"h x 11"w x 10"d
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 19, 2018
Frederick Volck, sculpture
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frederick Volck (American, 1833-1891), "U.S. Grant", 1869, bronze with black patina, granite base, titled on front, cast-signed and dated on reverse, approx. 19"h x 11"w x 10"d
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 19, 2018
Frederick Volck (1833-1891, German), "Robert E. Lee," patinated bronze, after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/R...
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Frederick Volck (1833-1891, German), "Robert E. Lee," patinated bronze, after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia," verso, on an octagonal black marble plinth, overall, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 11 in., D.- 8 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 22, 2017
Frederick Volck, (German/American, 1833-1891), "Robert E. Lee", patinated bronze, overall h. 19", w. 11", d. 9-1/4"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891) "Robert E. Lee" patinated bronze after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia" at back, on a round black marble plinth. overall h. 19", w. 11", d. 9-1/4" Notes: Volck was born in Germany but as a young man moved to Virginia where he was employed by the Confederate Naval Ordnance and Hydrography Department. His brother Adalbert, a satirist and caracaturist, was also actively involved in the Confederacy. Volck's sculpture of General Lee was commissioned during the war and was primarily intended as a means of increasing and continuing support for the war effort and the Confederate cause.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 22, 2016
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891), "Robert E. Lee", bronze, after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia" at back, on a round black marble plinth, overall, h. 19", w. 11", d. 9-1/4". Volck was born in Germany but as a young man moved to Virginia where he was employed by the Confederate Naval Ordnance and Hydrography Department. His brother Adalbert, a satirist and caricaturist, was also actively involved in the Confederacy. Volck's sculpture of General Lee was commissioned during the war and was primarily intended as a means of increasing and continuing support for the war effort and the Confederate cause.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Dec. 06, 2015
Excellent Bronze Bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Excellent Bronze Bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck Made by German/Confederate artist Frederick Volck (1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany who immigrated to Richmond, VA, and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Department during the Civil War. The bust was sculptured in 1869 after the Civil War and when General Grant became President Grant. The state of Virginia as well as Frederick Volck were grateful for the way that General Lee was treated by General Grant at Appomattox. The bust is a symbol of that appreciation and was presented to President Grant during one of General Lee's trips to Washington to talk with the President after the war. The bronze rests on a 2 1/4 inch black round marble base and weighs approximately 39 pounds. The front of the bronze is marked "U.S. GRANT" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "U.S. PRESIDENT/FREDERICK VOLCK/1869/RICHMOND,VIRGINIA". Measuring 19 inches high, 10 3/4 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. Manufacturer: None Model: None BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Class: Other Condition: Very good to near mint with a smooth dark finish.
Rock Island Auction Company
Dec. 06, 2015
Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Frederick Volck
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Frederick Volck Made by Frederick Volck (German-Confederate American 1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany who immigrated to Richmond Virginia and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Department. The bust was sculpted in 1863 at the height of the Civil War to rally the troops as well as the Southern people. Due to limited supply of bronze, only a few statues were cast. This bronze is from the original terra cotta done by Volck. The bronze rests on a 2 inch black round marble base. The front of the bronze is marked "ROBERT E LEE" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, VA.". Measuring approximately 19 inches tall x 10 3/4 inches wide x 6 inches deep. Weighs approximately 40 lbs. Manufacturer: None Model: None BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Class: Other Condition: Very good to near mint with a smooth dark finish.
Rock Island Auction Company
May. 31, 2015
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891), "Ulysses S. Grant", bronze, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1869/Richmond, Virginia" at back, on an octagonal black marble plinth, h. 18", w. 10-3/4", d. 9".
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 31, 2015
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891), "Robert E. Lee", bronze, after the 1863 terracotta, inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia" at back, on a round black marble plinth, h. 19", w. 11", d. 9-1/4". Volck was born in Germany to a Bavarian family. As a young man he moved to Virginia where he was employed by the Confederate Naval Ordnance and Hydrography Department. His brother Adalbert, a satirist and caricaturist, was also actively involved in the Confederacy. Volck's sculpture of General Lee was commissioned during the war and was primarily intended as a means of increasing and continuing support for the war effort and the Confederate cause.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 24, 2015
Excellent Bronze Bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Excellent Bronze Bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck Made by German/Confederate artist Frederick Volck (1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany who immigrated to Richmond, VA, and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Dept. during the Civil War. The bust was sculptured in 1869 after the Civil War and when General Grant became President Grant. The state of Virginia as well as Frederick Volck were grateful for the way that General Lee was treated by General Grant at Appomattox. The bust is a symbol of that appreciation and was presented to President Grant during one of General Lee's trips to Washington to talk with the President after the war. The bronze rests on a 2 1/4 inch black octagon marble base and weighs approximately 35 pounds. The front of the bronze is marked "U.S. GRANT" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "U.S. PRESIDENT/FREDERICK VOLCK/1869/RICHMOND,VIRGINIA". Measuring 19 inches high, 10 3/4 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. Manufacturer: None Model: None BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Class: Other Condition: The bust is in excellent condition with a smooth dark patina with some very light handling/storage marks. The base is in excellent condition with some very light handling/storage marks.
Rock Island Auction Company
Apr. 24, 2015
Bronze Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee by Frederick Volck
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Bronze Bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee by Frederick Volck Made by German/Confederate artist Frederick Volck (1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany, who immigrated to Richmond, VA, and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Dept. The bust was sculptured in 1863 at the height of the Civil War to rally the troops as well as the Southern people. Due to limited supply of bronze, only a few statues were cast. This bronze is from the original terra cotta done by Volck. The bronze rests on a 2 inch black round marble base and weighs approximately 40 pounds. The front of the bronze is marked "ROBERT E LEE" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, VA.". Measuring approximately 19 inches high, 10 3/4 inches wide, and 6 1/2 inches deep. Manufacturer: None Model: None BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Class: Other Condition: The bust is excellent with a smooth dark patina. The base is excellent. Some very light handling/storage marks overall.
Rock Island Auction Company
Nov. 22, 2014
Frederick Volck (Austrian, 1833-1891)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Frederick Volck (Austrian, 1833-1891, active Baltimore, 1860-1866), "Bust of Robert E. Lee", 1863, bronze, inscribed "Frederick Volck/ Richmond, VA/ 1863" on rear central support, black marble base, height 17 1/8 in., overall height 19 1/8 in
Neal Auction Company
May. 02, 2014
Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Frederick Volck
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Bronze Bust of Robert E. Lee by Frederick Volck Frederick Volck (Gemran-Confederate American 1833-1891) immigrated to Richmond Virginia. With the onset of the Civil War he was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordinance Department. Volck took exact measurements of Robert E. Lee and his horse, Traveler. In 1863 he sculpted a terra cotta bust of Lee to rally the troops but due to a limited supply of bronze only a few were cast in bronze. Mounted on an octagonal marble plinth. Stands 19 inches tall x 8 inches wide x 12 inches wide. Weighs 40 pounds. Manufacturer: None Model: None BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number:
Rock Island Auction Company
May. 02, 2014
Bronze Bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Bronze Bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck The original bronze bust was sculpted in 1869 by Frederick Volck (German-Confederate American 1833-1891), after Ulysses S. Grant became President. Many were grateful of how Grant treated General Lee and his soldiers at Appomattox. This beautiful recast sculpture was done in the same manner as his previous bust of General Lee. Mounted on an octagonal black marble plinth. Stands 18 inches tall x 12 inches wide x 8 inches deep and weighs 39 pounds. Manufacturer: None Model: None BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number:
Rock Island Auction Company
Nov. 30, 2012
Excellent Bronze Bust of General Robert E. Lee
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 Made by German/Confederate artist Frederick Volck (1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany immigrated to Richmond, VA, and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Dept. The bust was sculptured in 1863 at the height of the Civil War to rally the troops as well as the Southern people. Due to limited supply of bronze, only a few statues were cast. This bronze is from the original terra cotta done by Volck. The bronze rests on a 2 inch black octagon marble base and weighs approximately 50 lbs. The front of the bronze is marked "ROBERT E LEE" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "Frederick Volck, 1863, Richmond, VA.". Measuring 19 inches high, 10 3/4 inches wide, and 6 1/2 inches deep. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The bust is excellent with a smooth dark patina. The base is excellent. Some very light handling/storage marks overall.
Rock Island Auction Company
Nov. 30, 2012
Excellent Bronze Bust of General Ulysses S. Grant
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Estimate: $2000 - 4000 Made by German/Confederate artist Frederick Volck (1833-1891). Volck, a native of Nuremberg, Germany who immigrated to Richmond, VA, and was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordnance Dept. during the Civil War. The bust was sculptured in 1869 after the Civil War and when General Grant became President Grant. The state of Virginia as well as Frederick Volck were grateful for the way that General Lee was treated by General Grant at Appomattox. The bust is a symbol of that appreciation and was presented to President Grant during one of General Lee's trips to Washington to talk with the President after the war. The bronze rests on a 2 inch black octagon marble base and weighs approximately 50 lbs. The front of the bronze is marked "U.S. GRANT" in block letters and the back of the bronze is inscribed "U.S. PRESIDENT/FREDERICK VOLCK/1869/RICHMOND,VIRGINIA". Measuring 19 inches high, 10 3/4 inches wide, and 6 1/2 inches deep. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: The bust is in excellent condition with a smooth dark patina with some very light handling/storage marks. The base is in excellent condition with some very light handling/storage marks.
Rock Island Auction Company
Apr. 22, 2012
General Robert E. Lee Bronze by Frederick Volck
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Frederick Volck (German-Conf. Am 1833-1891) sculpted this original bronze bust of General Lee in 1863 when he was asked by the Confederate War Dept in Richmond, VA to do so. This sculpture was to rally the troops as well as the Southern people when the Civil War was raging with no end in sight. Volck was employed in the Confederate Naval Ordinance Dept. and he took exact measurements of Lee as well as Lee's horse, Traveler. In 1863 Volck cast a limited amount of these statues, as there was a limited amount of bronze, as most bronze was cast into cannons and other armaments of war. This bronze is from the original terra cotta done by Volck. Measures 20 inches tall x 11 inches wide x 11 inches deep and weighs 50 pounds. The bronze rests on a 2 inch thick circular black marble plinth. On the front of the bust underneath in block letters is inscribed "ROBERT E. LEE" and on the backside also in block letters is inscribed "Frederick Volck, 1863, Richmond, VA." Bronze has been refinished to its original state. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number: Condition: Very good.
Rock Island Auction Company
Jun. 11, 2010
General U.S. Grant Portrait Bust by Frederick Volck
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
General U.S. Grant Portrait Bust by Frederick VolckA bronze portrait bust of U.S. Grant, after German-American sculptor Frederick Volck (1833-1891), inscribed U.S. Grant at base and signed inscription on reverse that reads U.S. President / Frederick Volck / 1869 / Richmond, Virginia; 12 in. at widest point, 17 in. tall, resting on black marble plinth most likely added later, 2 x 13 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Jun. 11, 2010
General Robert E. Lee Portrait Bust by Frederick Volck
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
General Robert E. Lee Portrait Bust by Frederick VolckA bronze portrait bust of Robert E. Lee, after German-American sculptor Frederick Volck (1833-1891), inscribed Robert E. Lee at base and signed inscription on reverse that reads Frederick Volck / 1863 / Richmond, Virginia; 12 in. at widest point, 17 in. tall, resting on black marble plinth most likely added later, 2 x 13 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 21, 2009
An American Bronze Portrait Bust of Ulysses S.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
An American Bronze Portrait Bust of Ulysses S. Grant, after Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891), cast signature and inscription reading "U.S. President/Frederick Volck/1869/Richmond, Virginia" at rear, and inscribed "U.S. Grant" at base, height 17 in., width 11 in., depth 7 in., on a later base, total height 19 in.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2009
An American Bronze Portrait Bust of Robert E. Lee,
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
An American Bronze Portrait Bust of Robert E. Lee, after Frederick Volck (German/American, 1833-1891), cast signature and inscription reading "Frederick Volck/1863/Richmond, Virginia" at rear, inscribed "Robert E. Lee" at base, height 17 in., width 11 in., depth 7 in., on a later rotating base, total height 19 in.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 11, 2009
General Ulysses S. Grant by Frederick Volck
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
The "General Ulysses S. Grant" was done by Frederick Volck (German/ Confederate-American 1833-1891). Volck executed the wonderful bronze bust of President Ulysses Grant in 1869. The bust was done in the attire of General Grant when he was commander of all the Union forces in the Civil War. General Robert E. Lee & the State of Virginia were grateful to Grant as Grant treated Lee with all due respects at the Surrender at Appomattox. It is recorded in Grant's diary that Lee visited Grant while he was President in the White House and presented Grant with this bronze bust. A similar bronze was also done by Volck of General Lee. The dimensions of the bronze are: height 18 inches, width 8 inches and length 12 inches. Weight is 50 pounds. Signed and dated on the back, Frederick Volck Richmond 1869. Refinished bronze in excellent condition. BBL: Stock: Gauge: Finish: Grips: Serial Number:
Rock Island Auction Company
Jul. 16, 2009
FREDERICK VOLCK (American, 1833-1891) U.S. Grant,
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
FREDERICK VOLCK (American, 1833-1891) U.S. Grant, 1869 Bronze with patina 20 x 12 x 10 inches (50.8 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm) Signed and dated on base (verso): U.S. President / Frederick Volck / 1869 / Richmond, Virginia Titled on base: U.S. Grant
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 16, 2009
FREDERICK VOLCK (American, 1833-1891) Robert E.
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
FREDERICK VOLCK (American, 1833-1891) Robert E. Lee, 1863 Bronze with patina 21 x 11 x 8 inches (53.3 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm) Signed and dated on base (verso): Frederick Volck / 1863 / Richmond Virginia Titled on base: Robert E. Lee
Heritage Auctions