Lot 223F ROBERT E LEE #64/1200
ROBERT E LEE #64/1200
APPROX: 4" BY 6"
APPROX: 1.5 LBS
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER. WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The sculpture “Robert E. Lee” by Francis Barnum is a limited-edition Civil War pewter sculpture produced through Chilmark Fine Pewter and dedicated to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
Robert E. Lee was one of the most important military leaders of the American Civil War and became the commanding general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Early life
Robert Edward Lee was born on January 19, 1807, in Stratford Hall, Virginia. He came from a prominent Virginia family; his father, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, had been a Revolutionary War officer and governor of Virginia.
Lee attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1829 near the top of his class. He became an engineer officer in the U.S. Army and earned recognition for his service during the Mexican-American War (1846–1848), where he worked under General Winfield Scott.
Before the Civil War
Before 1861, Lee spent decades serving in the United States Army. He:
supervised engineering projects,
served at military posts around the country,
and later became superintendent of West Point.
In 1859, Lee was sent to help suppress the raid by abolitionist John Brown at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
Role in the Civil War
When Southern states began seceding after the election of Abraham Lincoln, Lee faced a major personal decision.
Although he opposed secession privately, he also believed strongly in loyalty to Virginia. After Virginia left the Union in 1861:
Lee resigned from the U.S. Army,
rejected an offer to command Union forces,
and joined the Confederacy.
Lee eventually became commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, the South’s most famous army.
Major battles
Lee led Confederate forces in many of the Civil War’s most important battles, including:
Second Manassas
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Wilderness
Petersburg
He became famous for:
bold battlefield tactics,
aggressive attacks despite smaller forces,
and his ability to inspire soldiers.
One of his greatest victories came at Chancellorsville in 1863, where he defeated a much larger Union army.
However, his invasion of the North ended in defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, considered a major turning point in the war.
Surrender at Appomattox
By 1865, Confederate forces were exhausted and surrounded. On April 9, 1865, Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
The surrender effectively ended the Civil War.
Grant offered generous surrender terms, helping begin the process of reunification after four years of conflict.
After the war
After the Civil War, Lee encouraged reconciliation between North and South. He became president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, where he promoted education and rebuilding.
Lee died on October 12, 1870.
Historical legacy
Robert E. Lee remains one of the most debated figures in American history.
Supporters historically viewed him as:
a skilled military commander,
a symbol of Southern honor,
and a figure of reconciliation after the war.
Critics point out:
he fought to defend the Confederacy,
the Confederacy was founded partly to preserve slavery,
and Confederate monuments became tied to racial segregation and later political movements.
Because of this, statues and memorials to Lee have become major subjects of public debate in the United States in recent decades.
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: 4" BY 6"
APPROX: 1.5 LBS
AUTHENTIC SCULPTURE BY FRANCIS BARNUM
SOLID PEWTER. WOOD BASE, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
The sculpture “Robert E. Lee” by Francis Barnum is a limited-edition Civil War pewter sculpture produced through Chilmark Fine Pewter and dedicated to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
Robert E. Lee was one of the most important military leaders of the American Civil War and became the commanding general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Early life
Robert Edward Lee was born on January 19, 1807, in Stratford Hall, Virginia. He came from a prominent Virginia family; his father, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, had been a Revolutionary War officer and governor of Virginia.
Lee attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1829 near the top of his class. He became an engineer officer in the U.S. Army and earned recognition for his service during the Mexican-American War (1846–1848), where he worked under General Winfield Scott.
Before the Civil War
Before 1861, Lee spent decades serving in the United States Army. He:
supervised engineering projects,
served at military posts around the country,
and later became superintendent of West Point.
In 1859, Lee was sent to help suppress the raid by abolitionist John Brown at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
Role in the Civil War
When Southern states began seceding after the election of Abraham Lincoln, Lee faced a major personal decision.
Although he opposed secession privately, he also believed strongly in loyalty to Virginia. After Virginia left the Union in 1861:
Lee resigned from the U.S. Army,
rejected an offer to command Union forces,
and joined the Confederacy.
Lee eventually became commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, the South’s most famous army.
Major battles
Lee led Confederate forces in many of the Civil War’s most important battles, including:
Second Manassas
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Wilderness
Petersburg
He became famous for:
bold battlefield tactics,
aggressive attacks despite smaller forces,
and his ability to inspire soldiers.
One of his greatest victories came at Chancellorsville in 1863, where he defeated a much larger Union army.
However, his invasion of the North ended in defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, considered a major turning point in the war.
Surrender at Appomattox
By 1865, Confederate forces were exhausted and surrounded. On April 9, 1865, Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
The surrender effectively ended the Civil War.
Grant offered generous surrender terms, helping begin the process of reunification after four years of conflict.
After the war
After the Civil War, Lee encouraged reconciliation between North and South. He became president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, where he promoted education and rebuilding.
Lee died on October 12, 1870.
Historical legacy
Robert E. Lee remains one of the most debated figures in American history.
Supporters historically viewed him as:
a skilled military commander,
a symbol of Southern honor,
and a figure of reconciliation after the war.
Critics point out:
he fought to defend the Confederacy,
the Confederacy was founded partly to preserve slavery,
and Confederate monuments became tied to racial segregation and later political movements.
Because of this, statues and memorials to Lee have become major subjects of public debate in the United States in recent decades.
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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