Lot 122F BLOODY LANE 475/650

BLOODY LANE 475/650
APPROX : 10 " X 5"
APPROX 4.5 LBS
Bloody Lane

by Francis J. Barnum

Historical meaning behind the piece

“Bloody Lane” is one of Barnum’s Civil War battlefield sculptures, based on the Battle of Antietam (1862)—specifically the infamous Sunken Road, which became known as Bloody Lane due to the massive casualties there.

Barnum’s interpretation typically emphasizes:

Close-quarters combat aftermath
Fallen and advancing soldiers in a confined space
The brutality and human cost of the Civil War
A dense, emotional composition rather than a single figure

👉 It’s considered one of his more intense and historically grounded scenes.
What “The Cavalier” statue is
A limited-edition pewter sculpture produced in the 1990s (commonly by Chilmark).
Depicts a mounted Civil War cavalry officer—well-groomed, bearded, and posed in a composed, almost aristocratic style.
The title “Cavalier” reflects the romanticized image of a gentleman soldier (historically, “cavalier” means a horseman or aristocratic fighter).

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Important Notice BIDDING STARS SOON!
Approx $250,000 Collection (Original Purchase price per the family. Purchased for an investment )
STILL PROCESSING SALES LOTS. TOTAL PCS OVER 150 :
FROM THE ESTATE OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM DOYLE
FRANCIS BARNUM SCULPTURES RARE & LIMITED EDITION / 150 PCS PLUS
CIVIL WAR , OLD WEST , WILDLIFE . All MADE IN AMERICA OF THE FINEST PEWTER AND AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. ALL SIGNED BY FRANCIS BARNUM