Lot 169F J.E.B'S FAREWELL #176/1200
J.E.B'S FAREWELL #176/1200
APPROX. 5" BY 5"
APPROX. 1.50 LBS
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER, WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
“J.E.B.’s Farewell” by Francis J. Barnum is a limited-edition Chilmark Fine Pewter Civil War sculpture that fits into his series of emotional “farewell” battlefield scenes.
What the piece is
A pewter sculpture on a wooden base
Produced by Chilmark Fine Pewter
Sculpted by Francis J. Barnum
Part of a numbered limited edition (often around 2,550 pieces in known examples)
Usually marked and signed on the base
What “J.E.B.” refers to
“J.E.B.” in Chilmark listings it is typically interpreted as a Confederate officer farewell scene rather than a single universally confirmed named individual. The focus is on the departure or final moment before separation in war, not a strictly documented historical event.
Theme of the sculpture
Like many Barnum works, the piece is about emotional storytelling in a Civil War context, often showing:
soldiers or officers saying goodbye
movement away from camp or battlefield
symbolism of duty, sacrifice, and separation
It belongs to the same emotional category as other Barnum titles like The Farewell or A Father’s Farewell, which emphasize the human side of war rather than just battle action.
Style / presentation
Solid pewter figures with strong detail
Mounted on a polished wood base
Museum-style plaque with title and edition number
Dramatic, realistic poses typical of Barnum’s Chilmark Civil War line
HISTORY:
Francis J. Barnum’s J.E.B.’s Farewell is a Civil War–themed commemorative sculpture made for the Chilmark Fine Pewter line. Unlike his battle scenes, this piece focuses on an emotional farewell moment rather than a specific documented event.
What it represents (history behind it)
The sculpture reflects a common Civil War experience: soldiers saying goodbye before deployment or separation. In that era (1861–1865), many men left home permanently, so “farewell” moments became a powerful theme in later historical art.
Barnum’s work captures:
the emotional separation of soldiers and families,
duty versus personal loss,
and the human cost of the Civil War.
About “J.E.B.”
The initials J.E.B. are not consistently tied to one verified historical figure in Civil War records or Barnum’s official catalog listings. In most collector references, the title is interpreted as:
a stylized or coded reference used in the Chilmark line, or
a symbolic “Confederate officer farewell” rather than a specific named person.
All items in this auction are sold as-is, where-is. Bidders and buyers agree to hold Loomis Auctioneers harmless for any and all descriptions, quality, specifications, claims, item history, internet search references, or any other representations.
It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility is to perform their own due diligence before placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
By bidding and purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all auction terms and conditions.
APPROX. 5" BY 5"
APPROX. 1.50 LBS
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER, WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
“J.E.B.’s Farewell” by Francis J. Barnum is a limited-edition Chilmark Fine Pewter Civil War sculpture that fits into his series of emotional “farewell” battlefield scenes.
What the piece is
A pewter sculpture on a wooden base
Produced by Chilmark Fine Pewter
Sculpted by Francis J. Barnum
Part of a numbered limited edition (often around 2,550 pieces in known examples)
Usually marked and signed on the base
What “J.E.B.” refers to
“J.E.B.” in Chilmark listings it is typically interpreted as a Confederate officer farewell scene rather than a single universally confirmed named individual. The focus is on the departure or final moment before separation in war, not a strictly documented historical event.
Theme of the sculpture
Like many Barnum works, the piece is about emotional storytelling in a Civil War context, often showing:
soldiers or officers saying goodbye
movement away from camp or battlefield
symbolism of duty, sacrifice, and separation
It belongs to the same emotional category as other Barnum titles like The Farewell or A Father’s Farewell, which emphasize the human side of war rather than just battle action.
Style / presentation
Solid pewter figures with strong detail
Mounted on a polished wood base
Museum-style plaque with title and edition number
Dramatic, realistic poses typical of Barnum’s Chilmark Civil War line
HISTORY:
Francis J. Barnum’s J.E.B.’s Farewell is a Civil War–themed commemorative sculpture made for the Chilmark Fine Pewter line. Unlike his battle scenes, this piece focuses on an emotional farewell moment rather than a specific documented event.
What it represents (history behind it)
The sculpture reflects a common Civil War experience: soldiers saying goodbye before deployment or separation. In that era (1861–1865), many men left home permanently, so “farewell” moments became a powerful theme in later historical art.
Barnum’s work captures:
the emotional separation of soldiers and families,
duty versus personal loss,
and the human cost of the Civil War.
About “J.E.B.”
The initials J.E.B. are not consistently tied to one verified historical figure in Civil War records or Barnum’s official catalog listings. In most collector references, the title is interpreted as:
a stylized or coded reference used in the Chilmark line, or
a symbolic “Confederate officer farewell” rather than a specific named person.
All items in this auction are sold as-is, where-is. Bidders and buyers agree to hold Loomis Auctioneers harmless for any and all descriptions, quality, specifications, claims, item history, internet search references, or any other representations.
It is the bidder’s/buyer’s full responsibility is to perform their own due diligence before placing a bid.
Do not bid until you have read and agreed to the full Terms and Conditions of this auction, located in Sales Lot #3TC.
By bidding and purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all auction terms and conditions.
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
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