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Lot 699: William Rudolph O'Donovan (American, 1844-1920)

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:
Cordier Auctions & AppraisalsHarrisburg, PA, USMay 19, 2013

Item Overview

Description

DESCRIPTION: William Rudolph O'Donovan (American, 1844-1920). Bronze bas-relief plaques of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both with artist's monogram and shamrock mark and dated "1880". Washington plaque also marked "From the Houdon [Jean Antoine Houdon] Life Cast of Washington". Abraham Lincoln also marked "From the Volk [Douglas Stephen Volk] Life Cast of Washington". Each framed in a gold leaf frame with an ornate eagle at the top center. William Rudolph O'Donovan was a self-taught sculptor and painter who was born in Preston County, Virginia (now West Virginia) in 1844. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and later opened a studio in New York. He was best known for his public memorials such as the bas relief panels of President Lincoln and General Grant at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. PROVENANCE: Owned by Charles Witmer (1862-1925), a Federal Judge who served from 1911 to 1925 in Dauphin County. MEASUREMENTS: Each 17-7/8" x 16-1/4". Overall with frame 28" x 22". CONDITION: Lincoln plaque's frame with a loose eagle.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Auction Details

Spring Antique & Fine Art Auction Day Two

by
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
May 19, 2013, 11:00 AM EST

1500 Paxton St., Harrisburg, PA, 17104, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

15.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$199$10
$200$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$4,999$100
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$49,999$1,000
$50,000+$5,000

Conditions of Sale

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All property is sold "as is", and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, or description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. All sales are final, no returns under any circumstances.

Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size, and whether or not it has been repaired or restored.

The highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or re-offer the lot for sale. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. Although in our discretion we will execute absentee bids or online bids as a convenience to clients who are not present at auctions, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith.

For buyers attending the live auction, all merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction, no exceptions.

To comply with the terms of the sale, payment via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, debit, money order, cashiers check, or personal checks (with 10 business days bank clearance) is required within five (5) days of auction end. Please call us at 717-731-8662 to pay with a credit or debit card. Please mail payments to:

Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
1500 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

All purchases are subject to 6% Pennsylvania state sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Pennsylvania sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted if presented with a business card or letterhead.

We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal.

PAYMENT

To comply with the terms of the sale, payment via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, debit, money order, cashiers check, or personal check (with 10 business days bank clearance) is required within five (5) days of auction end. Please call us at 717-731-8662 to pay with a credit or debit card. Please mail payments to:

Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
1500 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

SHIPPING

Shipping provided by:

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TAXES

All purchases are subject to 6% Pennsylvania state sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Pennsylvania sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted if presented with a business card or letterhead.