{"product_id":"vintage-george-washington-bust-bookends-2","title":"Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePresented is a set of vintage cast iron bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. \u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003ehese head to shoulder likenesses celebrate the impressive legacy of our first President. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe bookend set is modeled after the famous 1785 Jean-Antoine Houdon clay bust of Washington. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin commissioned the French artist to create a statue of George Washington, as ordered by the Governor of Virginia. Houdon visited Mount Vernon on October 2, 1785. During his weeks-long stay, he carefully observed Washington's movements and expressions, even making a plaster \"life mask\" of Washington’s face to accurately preserve every detail. Washington was then 53 years old. Before departing for France on October 17, Houdon presented a finished clay bust to Washington as a gift. George Washington kept the clay bust in his study, and many considered it his most accurate likeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear fine condition overall. Cast iron, with bright pewter finish. Light wear and oxidation to finish, small surface scratches from past use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e4 1\/2\"H x 3 1\/4\"W x 1 1\/2\" D each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by our company's letter of authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Great Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49007587950821,"sku":"OT798","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/3070\/files\/vintage-george-washington-bust-bookends-1857424.jpg?v=1778863279","url":"https:\/\/www.great-republic.com\/products\/vintage-george-washington-bust-bookends-2","provider":"The Great Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}