Lot 201F MERRY CHRISTMAS YANK #741
MERRY CHRISTMAS YANK #741
APPROX. 7" BY 8"
APPROX. 3.52 LBS
SELLER PAID $700 FOR THIS PIECE AS SHOWN ON INVOICE
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER. WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The sculpture “Merry Christmas Yank” by Francis Barnum is a limited-edition Civil War collectible produced through Chilmark Fine Pewter in the early 1990s. It is one of Barnum’s more unusual works because instead of focusing on battle or heroism, it portrays a moment of peace and humanity between enemies.
What the sculpture shows
The piece typically depicts:
a Union soldier (“Yank”)
a Confederate soldier
a shared Christmas scene, often at a table or in a rustic setting
weapons set aside in a moment of truce
The focus is on soldiers from opposing sides briefly setting aside the war to share food and a holiday moment together.
HISTORY:
The history behind “Merry Christmas Yank” is rooted in the rare but real moments of informal Christmas truces and peaceful interactions between Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War (1861–1865).
Civil War background
During the war, especially in quieter sections of the front lines, fighting sometimes slowed during major holidays like Christmas. While there was no official nationwide truce, soldiers on both sides occasionally:
paused firing for short periods,
traded food, coffee, or small goods across lines,
spoke informally with enemy soldiers,
and reflected on home and family.
These moments were not common, but they were documented in letters and memoirs from soldiers who described brief periods of humanity during the conflict.
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. 7" BY 8"
APPROX. 3.52 LBS
SELLER PAID $700 FOR THIS PIECE AS SHOWN ON INVOICE
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER. WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The sculpture “Merry Christmas Yank” by Francis Barnum is a limited-edition Civil War collectible produced through Chilmark Fine Pewter in the early 1990s. It is one of Barnum’s more unusual works because instead of focusing on battle or heroism, it portrays a moment of peace and humanity between enemies.
What the sculpture shows
The piece typically depicts:
a Union soldier (“Yank”)
a Confederate soldier
a shared Christmas scene, often at a table or in a rustic setting
weapons set aside in a moment of truce
The focus is on soldiers from opposing sides briefly setting aside the war to share food and a holiday moment together.
HISTORY:
The history behind “Merry Christmas Yank” is rooted in the rare but real moments of informal Christmas truces and peaceful interactions between Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War (1861–1865).
Civil War background
During the war, especially in quieter sections of the front lines, fighting sometimes slowed during major holidays like Christmas. While there was no official nationwide truce, soldiers on both sides occasionally:
paused firing for short periods,
traded food, coffee, or small goods across lines,
spoke informally with enemy soldiers,
and reflected on home and family.
These moments were not common, but they were documented in letters and memoirs from soldiers who described brief periods of humanity during the conflict.
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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