Abe Lincoln Memorial Bust, Finest US Lost Wax Bronze Bust by Bissell

Celebrate the visionary who upheld freedom for all, the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Cast in the finest American bronze, this Museum collectible, nearly life-sized bust by G. Bissell is a detail from Washington D.C.’s Lincoln Memorial, created by acclaimed American sculptor, Daniel Chester French. A commanding presence in home, office or gallery, this bust statue honors one of the greatest American presidents. Dimensions: 21″H x 14″ This statue is cast in the finest American bronze using the superior lost wax method, finished in a multi-color patina and mounted on a black marble base with an etched brass plate that bears the name of the statue and the artist. Marble base on most statues is optional but included, please let us know if you don’t want your statue mounted on a marble base. Dimensions: 21″H x 14″L. All dimensions are approximate Made to order, please allow 4-8 weeks for production and delivery. Color Choices – The standard way we usually cast and finish many of our sculptures is with what we refer to as multi-color patina. However, we can also finish the entire sculpture in classic statuary green (verdigris) or brown for a more traditional look. Both patinas are very nice and weather the same. Color selection is more a matter of customer preference. About the artist: Bissell was born New Preston, Connecticut, the son of a quarryman and marble-cutter. During the American Civil War he served as a private in the 23rd Connecticut Volunteers in the Department of the Gulf (1862–1863), and on being mustered out became acting assistant paymaster in the South Atlantic Squadron. At the close of the war he joined his father’s marble business in Poughkeepsie, New York. He studied the art of sculpture abroad in 1875–1876, and lived much in Paris during the years 1883–1896, with occasional visits to America. Bissell also created smaller works, such as this bust of President Abraham Lincoln as well as a larger statue of the president, a detail from Washington D.C.’s Lincoln Memorial, created by acclaimed American sculptor, Daniel Chester French. A commanding presence in home, office or gallery, this bust statue honors one of the greatest American presidents.