Abraham Lincoln Bust Sculpture, after Leo Cherne, Bronze Patinated Resin

Presented is a handsome bust sculpture depicting Abraham Lincoln, after Leo Cherne. The tabletop bust is cast in dark patinated stone resin and mounted on a square black wood base. 

Leo Cherne created his bust sculpture of President Abraham Lincoln in 1955. He based the sculpture off an 1865 photograph of Abraham Lincoln. The photograph was taken hours after Lincoln learned of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender and only four days before Lincoln was assassinated. The original sculpture of the Abraham Lincoln bust was once located in the Cabinet Room of the White House and has been in the White House since the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Leo Cherne (1912-1999) was an American economist and attorney and a co-anchor of ABC's All-Star News from 1952-1953. He was also a gifted sculptor with many notable works exhibited in prominent museums and institutions. His work of Albert Schweitzer has been displayed in the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C and his sculpture of John F. Kennedy is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

CONDITION:

Near fine condition. Bronze patinated stone resin bust, on square wooden base. Minor wear, with loss of patina, to tip of Lincoln's nose. Base front inscribed with "Abraham Lincoln by Leo Cherne." Slight discoloration to engraved title on base. Bottom of base has new felted rounds. 

Dimensions: 8" H x 2 3/4" W x 3 1/4" D.

Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.