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Solid bronze plaque created by Edward Kemeys, the renowned 19th-century American sculptor known for his depictions of animals and monumental works. This plaque, measuring 38 inches high, 20 inches wide, and 1 inch deep with a weight of 78 pounds, originated from the historic Marquette Building in Chicago. Titled The Calumet, it showcases detailed relief work featuring a Native American peace pipe and axe, symbolizing heritage and unity. While this specific piece served as a decorative plaque, its design was famously used as door kick plates within the Marquette Building. The plaque retains its intricate border detailing and textured background, embodying the architectural and artistic legacy of its origin.
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Solid bronze plaque created by Edward Kemeys, the renowned 19th-century American sculptor known for his depictions of animals and monumental works. This plaque, measuring 38 inches high, 20 inches wide, and 1 inch deep with a weight of 78 pounds, originated from the historic Marquette Building in Chicago. Titled The Calumet, it showcases detailed relief work featuring a Native American peace pipe and axe, symbolizing heritage and unity. While this specific piece served as a decorative plaque, its design was famously used as door kick plates within the Marquette Building. The plaque retains its intricate border detailing and textured background, embodying the architectural and artistic legacy of its origin.
Checkout & Payment:
After the auction you can checkout two ways: Pay the invoice via Live Auctioneers/Proxibid or pay via the Lodestar Auctions website. Credit card fees apply both ways. 2.9% & $0.30 (4.4% & $0.30 international) through Lodestar Auctions and 4-5% through Live Auctioneers/Proxibid . Lodestar Auctions collects 7% sales tax for Illinois residents only. Live Auctioneers/Proxibid collects sales tax for most states. Check with them for sales rates for your state. Any unpaid items will be automatically charged by Live Auctioneers/Proxibid three days after end of auction. At checkout pay for the item only, shipping will be billed later. See below for shipping options to choose at checkout.
Shipping:
Pick up and buyer arranged shipping is always welcome. We offer in-house shipping for items that can ship through common carrier. All items will be professionally packed at a reasonable rate. If you paid for the item via Lodestar Auctions or Proxibid we will have your items packaged and send you a link to choose and pay for shipping on the Lodestar Auctions Website.
**Important** Live Auctioneers has their own shipping program. We find it to be very expensive and slow. This is the rate you see advertised when bidding. We do not recommend using them. If you do use them you must checkout via Live Auctioneers and choose LiveShip at checkout. If you pay via Live Auctioneers and want our In-house shipping you must choose self-arranged shipping at checkout. If you checkout via Lodestar Auctions this does not apply. I apologize if this is confusing, Live Auctioneers purposely arranged it this way to push their own overpriced shipping service. We are not happy about this and are trying to make it work.
Issues:
All items sold as is. We do our best to describe accurately and take plenty of non-touched up photos to best represent the item. Any lost or damaged item due to shipping must go through the carriers. Buyer pays any return shipping costs regardless of situation.
Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
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1890's Bronze Plaque Calumet by Edward Kemeys from the Marquette Building Chicago
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$1,900
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