An bronzed zinc allegorical figure of America, Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1855

The standing figure of an American Indian, cast with maker's mark top of base, “Cornelius & Baker.”

H: 20 ¾ in.

Provenance

Collection of a gentleman.

Literature

See Donald L. Fennimore, “Cornelius & Baker: Manufacturers of Lamps, Chandeliers, Gas Fixtures, Bronze Ornaments…” Antiques & Fine Art, Winter 2016, Pp. 142-149.

Footnotes

In the mid-19th century, Cornelius & Baker were America's largest and most successful lighting manufacturer. The firm made a number of historical and allegorical figures as ornamental elements to large lighting fixtures in institutional buildings as well as to decorate domestic mantels and tabletops.

lot 119: with nice consistent surface, with some minor patination, including some mild oxidation / patination to socle base; the gunstock of battle axe in left-facing hand has been restored, and is loose and presently held in place with wax